2000 Dodge RAM 1500: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Sep 16, 2014 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH and attempting to make a right turn, the front passenger wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the anti lock braking system failed due to the aftermarket batteries installed in the vehicle leaking onto the ABS control module connector. Additionally, there was corrosion present from battery acid. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign: 04v185000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Dec 23, 2009 · Body · 80 miles · CA

Dodge dashboard cracked and disintegrated. 2000 ram 1500 5.2 liter. The whole dash fell apart. Safety issues are the sharp jagged razor sharp edges, and structural integrity of dash assembly. Function of air bag is in question. I took after market dash cover, used it for a mold and laid up a new dash with fiber glass. Will not purchase new/used dash board as the problem appears to be chronic, poor quality ABS is the cause. Will not risk a repeat incident.

Filed Feb 8, 2008 · Body, Brakes · 74,000 miles · NC

First is the dash. I bought the truck in feb 04 with 74,000 miles on it and shortly after I noticed a crack in the dashboard, since then the dash is falling apart and is more brittle than a sporting clay. If you snap off a piece and look at it you can see that about 1/5th of the way down from the top is brown since it has cooked in the sun. So that proves that dodge uses very cheap plastic for the dashboards. I looked into replacing it about 6 months ago and the top piece of the dash cost about 200$ and now that I have gotten my tax returns back I was going to get a new one but the price is now 375$. I guess dodge finally realized the problem with these dashboards and decided to cash in on them. The torque converter went out on the drive home from the dealership also, but 50 bucks from me and 2100$ from the warranty people fixed that. Second is the asd relay which means automatic shutdown relay and it isn't kidding with the name. A couple years ago when I started my truck it would shut off right away and wouldn't run right until I feathered the gas for a little bit, after replacing the throttle body control solenoid, the idle air control motor and mass air flow sensor I did a little more research and found it to be a 10 dollar relay from napa. The third problem is a whooping noise coming from the engine that I still can't figure out what it is. The truck makes the noise when its sitting still so I know its nothing in the suspension, although its louder when idling over small bumps. The fourth was the speed sensor in the rear differential, ABS and brake light came on but didn't affect performance at all, replaced the sensor and didn't have any more trouble from it. Fifth problem is the back window leaks but I'm going to fix that with a generous blob of welder glue inside when I finally get around to pulling the headliner down.

Filed Sep 8, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · 45,262 miles · MI · fire

1998-2001 b-van (dodge full size). The ABS control module is protected with a 40 amp fuse. A 10 ga. Wire comes out of the control module, then this wire "y's" out to two 14 ga. Wires. It appears as though the ABS pump or relay sticks on these vehicles. Then one of the 14 ga. Wires over heats and catches the wiring harness on fire. The 40 amp fuse does not blow. The fire then continues until the entire van is fully engulfed in flames. This van is at burlington dodge. 90 middlesex turnpick burlington, mass 01803.

Filed Sep 8, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · 37,367 miles · MI · fire

1998-2001 b-van (dodge full size). Abs control module is protected with a 40 amp fuse. A 10 ga. Wire comes out of the control module, then this wire "y's" out to two 14 ga. Wires. It appears as though the ABS pump or the relay sticks on these vehicles. Then one of the 14 ga. Wires over heats and catches the wiring harness on fire. The 40 amp fuse does not blow. The fire then continues until the van is engulfed in flames. This van is located at the verizon repair garage 6720 ammendale rd., beltsville, maryland.

Filed Apr 17, 2002 · Brakes, Transmission · OK

The yellow ABS and red brake light comes on intermittently, the brakes don't function properly when the lights are on. Dodge has replace sensors, doesn't fix problem. I'm concerned about safety, and this causing a crash. . Also the transmission isn't upshifting from 2nd gear. Nlm

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · AR · fire

Vehicle experienced an engine fire, investigator located a blown ABS fuse as well, claim 04-1283-455.

Filed Jun 1, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · AR · fire

Engine fire, investigator located a blown ABS fuse as well, claim 04-1283-455.

Filed Feb 8, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · MI

Consumer has multiple problems: first, ABS locked up & wouldn't unlock until vehicle stopped. Dealer has changed every part they can think off, didn't have a clue to a remedy. Manufacturer said ABS was only used for emergency purposes. Second, problem involved brake fluid leaking. Dealer found a seal leaking, and put in a new master cylinder. Consumer picked vehicle up, and it didn't make it for 3 blocks. Front wheels locked up. Only thing that dealer had to say was sometimes they get bad parts. Consumer has more information to send in.*ak factory battery shorted out along with radio. The dash cluster, thermostat and housing on engie,crank sensor, both front rotors and calipers and steering gear box were replaced.