When applying brakes the pedal goes to floor, causing extended stopping distance, cause unknown. Also, wet or dry pavement right front brakes lock up, causing vehicle to severly pull to right. Dealer cannot identify problem. Please give any further details.*ak the brake pads have been replaced 5 times, front rotors replaced, rear brake drums replaced,driveshaft carrier bearing failed causing thumping noise (replaced twice), universal joints failed, differential failed causing noise when shifting from drive to reverse, seat belt does not retract intermittently. Nlm
1999 Dodge RAM 1500 brakes complaints
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Continuous uneven wear of brake pads. Only 1-pad out of the four up front wears down to metal to metal while the other 3-pads are like new condition.
Took vehicle to dealer to get car inspected, and mechanic said brakes were shot and so were the rotors. Consumer never experienced any problem while driving, not even a warning.
Whenever brakes are applied in a sudden / emergency stop it causes vehicle to continue on before stopping. Vehicle been at three different dealer shops; two dealers informed consumer that nothing could be found, and other dealer informed consumer that ABS system needed replacment. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
While driving rear brakes malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Dealer cannot determine cause. *ak the vehicle has a problem with anti lock system.
Brakes have failed numerous times from the time I drove out of the dealership to when I had to pay to have the front ones repacked. (leased vehicle) still have the same problem dealer told me "that's just how they are" duh!!! Aren't brakes suppose to stop when you press them??? Also the worst problem w this truck is the constant knocking. Even the best gas. Dealer told me chrylsler is in court over this but in the mean time, some major problems are occuring re the pistons what a great lease two more years of this quality vehicle!
Abs fuse blew , causing the vehical to stall each time the brakes were applied. This resulted in loss of power steering and brakes.
I was going down a hill I had to apply the brakes fast and they grab and let go and grab again I almost hit the car in the front of me.
When you apply the brakes in a hurry or fast they dont always stop me and my wife was almost killed by another truck at a red light I apply the brakes but the truck did not stop the dealer has replaced the brakes ,drums, master, and the ABS dump valve.
While driving down the road whether it is 20 or 60mph, when loosening up on the steering wheel it will pull extremely hard to the right. When driving long distance, driver has to fight the steering wheel in order to hold it. It has been in the shop eight times. They have replaced front brakes, and shocks.
Truck is not able to make an emergency stop from 40mph or above. Stopping distance is far too great. It happens often. Almost killed two children crossing the street. Brakes also fail momentarily when I hit a bump while applying the brakes. Something has to be done. A recall is needed.
When driving at 35 MPH applied the brakes and the ABS light came on, brake pedal went to the floorboard, causing consumer not to have any brakes. Consumer hit another vehicle head-on, and the air bags didn't deploy.
While driving on the interstate noticed a foul smell, which seemed to be plastic burning. Consumer cut the air conditioning off, suddenly clouds of smoke poured from under the engine. Consumer pulled over to discover there was a fire coming from under the hood. Also, cruise control and ABS have stopped working, and all 4 tires had to be replaced after 15000 miles. *ak
Brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision. Mjs
Brakes continually lock up when towing appropriate weight for vehicle. Mjs (attorney for consumer).
Brakes experience intermittent failure, replacement of the master cylinder and rear brakes did not rectify problems. Mjs
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