Purchased vehicle 2003 with 32,000 miles. At 45,000 miles motor had to be rebuilt.new crankshaft, rod bearings, main bearings, oil pump. 2 days after picking up the truck after work was done, main seal went out and lost oil on highway on my way to work. Everything covered under warranty, but it's just the fact that the truck still has problems with such low mileage and year. Ongoing electrical problem. Fuse for climate control, air bags, ABS brakes, power windows, mirror defrost and reverse lights keeps blowing. Has blown 5 times in the past 3 months. Dealer replaces the fuse, says there is nothing wrong with it.
2001 Dodge RAM 1500 brakes complaints
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When traveling at any speed consumer noticed when depressing brakes they became soft. Dealership serviced, and noticed brake valve was leaking.
When braking to slow down or stop there was a loud noise coming from the brakes. Took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic informed the consumer that front brakes were warped. The problem could not be solved by the mechanic.
When the consumer applied the brakes, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance.
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 10 ga. Wire "y's" out to two 14 ga. Wires. It appears as though the ABS pump or the relay sticks on these vans. Then one of the 14 ga. Wires overheats and catches the wiring harness on fire. The 40 amp fuse does not blow. The fire then continues until the van is fully engulfed in flames. This van was bought back from us by chrysler corp. In 2002. The official fire investigation reports conducted by chrysler were never disclosed to us at verizon.
Transmission, brakes, air conditioning.
When the brakes were applied they locked up and caused extended stopping distance. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer several times but they indicated that the rear ABS system functioned as designed. *ak *cb
Rear brakes locking up. Abs option installed.
The vehicle was involved in a collision and the air bags failed to deploy. *ts consumer believed the brakes may have locked up.
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Consumer applied brakes at 35 MPH, pedal went to the floor. Dealer replaced ABS sensor. On 26 august 2002 at 40-45 MPH ABS light came on, brake was applied, and pedal again went to the floor. Vehicle is at dealership at this time. Please provide additional information.
When braking vehicle will pull to the left, and it will be hard to control. Dealer notified.
Abs system on this vehicle will not stop in panic situations... Excuses include consumer education, and vehicle design... Brake pedal goes hard in panic stop, and will not allow vehicle to be stopped.. Had to use the emergency brake... Dealer no help... Also, had to replace dragging brake pad at 24,000 miles... Now the vehicle is back in the shop for no battery voltage, and, to check brakes... They said there is no problem with the brakes, and they are working as designed... Help!!
Intermittently when applying brakes vehicle wheels would lock up and cause vehicle to skids before stopping. Vehicle been to the dealer on four occasions, and the problem still reoccurring.
Truck brakes continue to go soft. The dealer(s) have worked on the brakes. Changed master cylinder. At low speeds the pedal goes to the floor, but not every time. Now the brakes are simply slow to engage. Feels like you are going to put your foot through the floor. Of course, the dealer has only been able to replicate the problem once! Any other reports of problems? Solutions? Not comfortable driving the vehicle. Have had to take the shoulder several times to avoid collisions. Just started the legal route since chrysler has been less than cooperative.
Per dealer service advisor, my trucks wheel sub-assembly was damaged from an over-torqued center nut (during manufacture assembly). This condition caused the bearings to seize and superheat, they have been cutting into the axle and the heat expansion caused the brakes to fail (locked on, but steering has not been pulling). Parts needing replacement include: axle; caliper; hub and bearings; rotor; center nut; center cap.
My truck has an engine miss, that is confirmed by the manufactures own engineers who say there is no known solution. Dc refuses to honor their comittment and has failed in their so called attempts at repair. The clockspring has twice been replaced, first after it broke two days after the dc rep inspected my truck but refused to do anything with the concerns. Second time was the recall 982 which was performed on 7/9/01. The noise in the steering wheel has since returned and the steering at times gets tight while turning right. The first clockspring that broke was also after the vehicle steering wheel was turned to the right. The brakes will shudder when coming to a stop, and the dealer replaced the rear drums at one point but refused to procede further. On 5/13/01 coming to an intersection the trucks rear tires locked up and the truck entered the intersection approx. 1/3 to 1/2 the length of the truck, on 11/17/01while returning home I noticed a burnt odor at the rear of the truck, a further inspection showed smoke coming from the wheels, touching the rear wheel it was extremely hot to the touch. So hot in fact I pulled my hand away before I was burnt. Front tires still show extreme signs of wear , dealer has refused to do anything further. In fact dependable dodge of vero beach on 5/14/01 told me dc ordered that no further work be done on my truck. They in fact stated they will breach their warranty.
Brake system fails to operate properly when pressure is applied to brake pedal. While traveling at low speeds, brake pedal will have no resistance behind it, and fall to the floor intermittently. Dealership has examined vehicle three times, and has been unable to duplicate problem or determine a cause. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
When applying brake pedal pedal went to floor, and both ABS/brake lights came on. Vehicle intermittently lost brakes. Vehicle taken to dealer for insepection. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
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