2011 Dodge RAM 1500 brakes problems

Filed Jul 9, 2026 · Brakes · TX

Refused to perform recall T79 and customer satisfaction notice L41 emmisons. Received text message as evidence that said They are not obligated to repair my vehicle under recall, and that I would have to pay for the repairs.

Filed Dec 6, 2025 · Brakes, Electrical · IN

I was driving my 2001 Dodge Ram 20-30mph and experienced a total power loss, power steering, power brakes and clock reset. My husband was also in the pickup and can attest to issue. I am an older person so had a very hard time stopping the vehicle and attempting to steer it to the side of the road. Traffic backed up behind me before I could put on my warning blinkers.Eventually, I turned off and on the pickup and everything worked somewhat normally but the vehicle went into limp mode. I got home, had the vehicle towed to the dealership. I explained issue, requested a total diagnosis of everything that was wrong but most importantly, I wanted the total power loss issue diagnosed, pinpointed and resolved. because I don't feel safe driving until issue is truly diagnosed and fixed. I gave them my lifetimecarmaxplus warranty . The techs found a list of parts that needed to be fixed besides the power loss problem, but told me they couldn't fix the total power loss because no codes had been thrown. I explained that since there was a total power loss it was reported by other Dodge techs that no codes could be retrieved. I asked the service manager to ask his tech what diagnostics were used and to what extent to determine the problem. He said he would call me after talking to his tech but never did. I went to the dealership 2 weeks later and asked what he found out from his tech. He was confused and apparently never did anything more about the situation. I called Chrysler warranty, they gave me a case number but again seemed oblivious to the total power loss and fixing this major safety issue. No one has attempted to address the problem or offered to have another mechanic inspect the vehicle. There were no codes that I saw on the dash and I did try to immediately retrieve any but none came up. The front passenger window locks also had been working intermittently 2 mos prior. My husband reported vehicle going in limp mode briefly 2 days prior to ...all electrical issues

Filed Feb 20, 2022 · Brakes, Transmission · MO

In January 2021 I had to replace the driver's side caliper and CV axle, due to caliper malfunction. In February 2022 I had the same problem and had to replace the CV axle and caliper again due to caliper malfunctioning a second time.

Filed Sep 16, 2021 · Brakes · MN · crash

Hydraulic control unit, anti-lock brake system failed which resulted in "no brakes". Truck went through garage door. Could have happened on the road or stopping for pedestrian's. Problems reported to and confirmed by an independent service. The hydraulic control unit has not been inspected. No warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to failure. The hydraulic control unit was kept by the independent service and can be inspected. Parts have been replaced.

Filed Aug 27, 2021 · Brakes · MN · crash

Driving up to closed garage door going approximately 2 mph. Catastrophic brake failure and vehicle went through garage door. 1. Total brake failure due to failure of "hydraulic control unit, Anti-lock brake system. A. Unit was replaced by PTL Tire & Auto in Ham Lake because of safety issue. B. Part available for inspection - unknown (PTL Tire & Auto is looking to see if they still have the part.. C. PTL can write a letter regarding the failure. 2. Total brake failure while driving up to garage door. 3. Confirmed by independent service (PTL Tire & Auto) 4. Vehicle was not inspected except for independent service. 5. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear?

Filed Sep 27, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 176,199 miles · TN

Wheel bearings transmission brakes alternator battery sitting still with alternator and battery and in motion with wheel bearings brakes and transmission

Filed Jul 9, 2018 · Brakes · 65,000 miles · NC

Took my vehicle to outer banks chrysler, jeep, dodge,ram after making appt and confirming the part was in for the recall18v-160. Advised it would take 2.5 hours to fix. 7 hours later when I called to pick it up they advised me the part is not yet available for my year truck. Website says it is. They lied & didn't fix it.

Filed Jun 13, 2018 · Brakes · 25,000 miles · MD · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 1500. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the front passenger tire vibrated. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the caliper was so hot that smoke emerged from the wheel area. The contact waited until the caliper cooled off and drove the vehicle back home. The contact also stated that the same failure occurred approximately one month ago, but on the front driver's side. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.

Filed May 18, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · 80,000 miles · MS

On multiple occasions, the engine has died while turning at an intersection. On every occasion I was traveling at the posted speed limit prior to slowing down in anticipation of the turn. On every occasion the engine died right in the middle of the turn, causing me to lose both power steering and brakes, forcing me to just manhandle it to avoid collisions and hoping the guy behind me didn't plow into my rear end. I took the vehicle to the nearest dealer service center but they were unable to diagnose the problem or fix it.

Filed Feb 27, 2018 · Brakes · 57,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 1500. The contact stated that both brake calipers failed and caused the rotors to fail. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.