Driving along and truck turns off by itself 3-5 seconds then engine restarts by itself. I'm worried it's gonna cause me to get into and accident. Dodge has had this problem across a lot of years with no recall for my truck.
2012 Dodge RAM 1500 brakes complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. The contact stated that the brake lines rusted through and was leaking brake fluid. The contact stated that he removed the couplings from the brake lines and contacted whitten brothers chrysler jeep dodge ram of midlothian (10701 midlothian turnpike, richmond, va 23235) to purchase new couplings. The contact was informed that the replacement couplings were no longer being manufactured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and recommended that the contact go to a junk yard to retrieve the parts. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.*dt consumer stated installation of airbag was scheduled aug 8th,2020.
As I was driving about 40 MPH, and approaching the curves on the road ahead of me, I lost control of my vehicle because I had no power steering, gas, or brakes. All gauges dropped to 0 and I had to coast to be able to stop. Had I made it to the curves, by vehicle would of crashed off the side of road. Apparently the PCM went bad. This is not a part that should ever go bad. This part malfunction could of killed me or someone else. Nonetheless it was also $1303, towing fees, and 5 days of car rental. This is absolutely unacceptable and I don't want this to happen to another driver. There should be a recall of this part. I now have a fear when I drive the truck I have always loved.
Brake transmission shift interlock recall. The manufacturer cannot fix this problem in a timely manner.
Brake transmission shift interlock recall. Recall date: 12-20-2017 fca recall # t79 the federal safety agency recall # 17v‑821 I have been trying to get my truck in for safety recall to multiple dodge/ram dealerships and have been told numerous times either parts are not available, parts are on back order, it could take more than 6-9 months to get the parts, and now, I am being told that the repair shops are not even allowed to put in orders for the recall parts and have a block on ordering. I have never been able to get an estimated time as to when I can expect parts to become available and have been told that it could take up to another year or more to get the recall fixed. I was told by every service adviser not to come in to my appointments or schedule an appointment because they can not do anything for me at this time and do not know when they will be able to order parts. They told me to call back in 2 months or more to check.
On friday 6/29/2018 at about 5:00 pm I was driving home on northbound I -75 and m-59 in heavy traffic when the truck pulled to the left and I noticed puff of white smoke coming from under the hood. I got off at the university exit and pulled into a parking spot. I turned the truck off and opened the hood. It was a really hot day and I couldn't tell where to odder or smoke had coming from. The check engine light did not come on. I drove it straight to milosch's palace. They thought the front left caliber was locked up.mileage was 79,802 on the odometer. They said it just happens sometimes. The rotors and brake pads had been replaced in november 2017. Milosch's palace replaced the caliper, rotor, pads and ABS sensor harness that malted. The didn't replace the bearing hub or caliper mounting bracket. On august 18th I took in to caseville michigan and the drivers side front wheel got hot again. I had to have it towed to tubbs brother on august 21st. The mileage was 80,507 on the odometer. The repair bill came to $2,031.73. I picked the truck up on september 6th.the mechanic replaced the driver's side bearing hub. He said the brake line failed (collapsed) and caused the brake to pads to stick. I told him to replace the bearing and check the other lines and flush the system. On september 23rd 2018 I went to pull my boat out of the lake for the season and drove it 12 miles and now the rear drivers side brake is overheating. The vehicle has about 80,600 miles on it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, smoke was present coming from the front passenger wheel. The vehicle was taken back to hall chrysler/jeep(15123 north rd, fenton, mi 48430) where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side brake caliper seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but, approximately four months later, the rear driver side brake caliper experienced the same failure. Recently, the same brake caliper failure occurred on the front driver side wheel. The manufacturer was notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Failure of dealer to take care of a btsi recall in a timely manner. Recall was dec 2017 and it is now end of july 2018 with no fix in site.
I received an urgent warning via post card requiring a fix to the brake transmission shift interlock in july 2018. Dealer cannot install fix until january 2019. This is not timely.
The brakes completely failed as I was pulling into a hospital entrance, and again trying to navigate to a safe parking space, and again pulling into a parking space. The pedal went completely to the floor. This was at low speed and I crashed into the parked car in front of me.
Going slow around mtn curve and lost brakes and steering.
My fiancee was driving and tried to stop at a traffic signal and nearly wrecking into oncoming traffic.
Nit a safe vehicle to drive. Terrible experiences more than several times.while driving on frwy sometimes the brake pedal hardens making it imposible to brake, gotta pum a lil on gas for the pedal to loosen.once in gear driving at a speed of about 40miles sometimes you can hear as if youve changed the gear and vehicle de accelerates or as if you webt on neutral wgile driving. When shifting either on reverse or fwd brake hardens and while presing gas pedal behicle does not move nowhere, were figured out maybe turning the engine on and off after a couple of times it kinda resets and then it switches on gear transmision always najes a loud noise when changing gear such as if was stuck.. While driving behicle always smells like hot engine or plastic.the problem is bithe stationary and whike driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v821000 (power train) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact was concerned that the vehicle might experience the failure before parts become available. The contact received the recall notification on february 12, 2018. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I have had my vehicle to lose all power (power steering, anti lock brakes, and seatbelt function) due to a bag ignition switch. This happened while driving 70 MPH down the interstate. I noticed all my dash light came on and my vehicle had completely powered off leaving me with no power steering and no anti lock brakes. Luckily I was on straight enough road to only run off the road once I slowed down. Iafter hitting a ditch I noticed my seatbelt did not lock causing me to slightly bump my head. I wasn't hurt but this has to be a issue. It has worked properly since then but did the same thing on a later date while driving in town.
Front, right side brakes I.e. Rotor and calipers faulty after only 35,000 miles. Vehicle pulled to the right and brake components began to smoke on june 20, 2017 while driving. Vehicle is used for general driving and never used for payloads heavier than 500 pounds nor used to pull a trailer.#
I have had both front brake calibers seize up within 2 months apart. My truck has about 34,000 miles on it when this occured. On both occaions of failure it left me on the side of the highway unable to move it. I'm concerned about the rear brake calipers doing the same and considering changing them also.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the ABS warning indicator randomly flashed. The brake pedal was applied several times and was difficult to depress. One dealer had been unable to replicate and diagnose the failure multiple times. A second dealer test drove the vehicle and replaced the front brake pads, but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who was unable to provide a solution. In addition, there was an abnormal noise coming from the transmission. The contact was unable to determine if a dealer may be able to provide a remedy. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. While unloading the vehicle and getting a three-year old out of the vehicle, the child's leg hit the gear lever and the vehicle immediately rolled backwards into traffic, with the child inside. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle did not crash and was not damaged. The contact stated that the vehicle was in park without the key in the ignition. The contact stated that there was no warning indicator. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who stated that the brake shift interlock bracket needed to be replaced. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not offer any explanation. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 103,473.
The ABS &traction control lights going on and off and cruise control not working when lights are on. When lights appear truck acts like the engine has a miss.
Brake lights do not work with out ignition on. Dealer says that is the way this model was designed.
When first bought truck issues with brake stopping . Problem happened periodically .till when service tech brought it around and could stop . It was diagnosed as master cylinder. 5 months later same problem . The initial touch on brake pedal at high speed (50)+the brake pedal goes to the floor. When pumped it re-establishes normal level of power . Afraid this will fail again . This is starting to happen daily.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the brakes were applied but failed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 04/20/16
Vehicle warranty from dodge not honored due to coming from canada . Yet as I have just recently purchased a ram truck from roy robinson chevrolet in marysville wa two weeks after purchased vehicle would not stop when brake was pressed unless pumped dodge would not cover warrenty on vehicle and roy robinson paid to repair master cylinder. Its been 1 moth and half and from time to time I still get the sensation of not stopping unless I pump brake . Now master transmission has issues wont get out of 5 the gear . So for a unsafe vehicle that now has been in an accident because of brakes and being 37500 miles a newer vehicle was allowed to be sold at new vehicle price. And still dodge cannot tell me why after going thru customs and dot and epa . Why the warranty cant be continued. Im scarred to drive my truck that im paying for when it is unsafe what else will go wrong and why are these defective vehicles allowed in USA.
When applying brakes the pedal goes to the floor with little or no braking. Upon releasing brake peadal and depressing again the brakes then work normally. Occurs intermittently and randomly. Has occured 4 times between 9/3/15 an 9/20/15. Brakes operate normally other than the 4 random occurences. No other signs or symptoms. Brake system on vehicle has not been serviced prior to this, it is as delivered new.
When driving at approximately 25mpg down a residential street, I heard a scrape and a slight thud towards the rear of my truck.I immediately started to try to slow down and pull over but there was a loss of brakes and I had to push the brake almost to the floor to get it to stop. I did get the vehicle to stop and checked around the car for the problem. My left rear brake caliper was hanging down and the fluid was leaking out. Upon close inspection, both of the caliper pins were missing.
When I was driving on the interstate I had to stop suddenly for a another vehicle who had cut me off and I had problems with the right front brake sticking and causing friction and a burning smell...this has been an off and on problem when ever I have to suddenly stop. I had had the oil changed and tires rotated but was told by the service tech there was nothing wrong with the brake.
When first I got the dodge ram 2012 at ancira ford it was fine after like about a month or so I was driving the truck and the breaks felt very loose I almost crush with my three kids and I call the ancira ford and told them about the issue the truck stayed there for like about a week and they never felt the breaks and then I got it back and right there and then it did the same thing so I took it again and it stay there like another week and that's when they told me that it did it to them too they put some new parts but they didn't work it still does the same thing I almost crash yesturday with my three kids can u help I am sick and tired of the truck that the breaks don't work.
When steering at any speed the steering wheel seems to stud-er or get sticky at times as you turn left or right. Dealer said there was no recall on the steering but they greased the front end, seems to be better. When at low or high highway speeds and applying the brakes normally not in a emergency stopping situation, the front end and steering wheel shake violently. Stated around 30,000 miles the driver side parking lights or running lights front and rear are off and not working, directional and brake lights seem fine.
I had my first brand new truck for only about a week when I noticed a slapping to the floor pan on drivers side. I took it to the dealer and after making them go for a test drive, they decided to check into it and found the e brake cable loose. Their fix was to simply reroute it. Three days later I got the truck back with it still doing it. A while later I took it back in for the same noise and reminded them what they did. They stated there was nothing more they could do with it. Next one won't be a dodge.
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