Abs brakes failed seven times. Also replaced rotors.
1996 Dodge RAM 2500 brakes complaints
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Tires replaced four times. (second vehicle on doc# 535094)
While driving tried to make a sudden stop. Pressed the brake pedal to the floorboard vehicle continued to still travel. Consumer depressed the break again and the vehicle stopped.
Excessive wear of front brake calipers/pads and rotors. In addition, wheel cylinders /tie rod end/fuel injection pump/radio malfunctioned.
Entire braking system failure cannot be repaired due to engineering defect. Vehicle involved in three collisions due to brake failure.
Front brake calipers failed.
Brakes failed.
Whenever brakes are applied, vehicle would pull hard to the left. Very dangerous when towing trailer. Took to dealer & had zone representative come in to check. Had everything on brakes replaced, but problem still exists. Was told to try arbitration.
Anti lock brakes fail when 4 wheel drive is activated.
Heater and air conditioner control failed.
The rear brakes with ABS are not performing. When the brakes are applied the car swerves left or right.
Loss of vacuum power assist overnight, no brakes until vacuum pump builds up pressure. Lost control of vehicle and rolled into the street due to loss of brakes. Also front brakes pulll to the right.
Front rotors failed.
Brakes pads failed.
Emergency brake failed.
Rear brake drums failed, causing vibration while braking.
Vehicle serviced per recall for vacuum relief valve. Brake problems continue and has been determined to be a vacuum problem in the brake booster.
When applying the ABS brakes, the right side brakes locked up, causing the vehicle to flip over. Please provide details.
While driving applied the brakes and the vehicle would pull to the right. Also once the vehicle pulled to the right there was severe pulling in the steering wheel, the steering wheel will pull right out of hand. Took vehicle to dealer and they said that they did not know how to fix the vehicle.
Anti lock brakes failed, causing accident.
The vehicle's ABS braking system failed at 25 MPH, causing the vehicle to skid and resulting in an accident. Previously manufacturer replaced the rotors, brake pads and determined the wheel cylinder was leaking.
Vehicle swerves excessively to the right under moderate braking, front wheel locks, and front brakes squeel after moderate use. Vehicle braking is unpredictable when trailer towing despite an electric trailer brake control.
Vehicle swerves excessively to the right under moderate braking, front wheel locks, and front brakes squeel after moderate use. Vehicle braking is unpredictable when trailer towing despite an electric trailer brake control.
Vehicle swerves excessively to the right under moderate braking, front wheel locks, and front brakes squeel after moderate use. Vehicle braking is unpredictable when trailer towing despite an electric trailer brake control.
When applying the brakes the vehicle pulls to the right. Vehicle has been in for repair at 22000 miles, replaced entire brake system, also at 28000 replaced the entire system.
Steering and braking malfunctions.
Owner has ABS brakes, he states that when he uses his brakes vehicle pulls to the right, owner is concerned about this problem.
When aplying the brakes vehicle pulled to the side .
Upon applying force to the brake pedal the vehicle pulls to the right. Consumer has contacted the dealer on 4 occasions and the dealer has yet to replace any parts.
While driving at various speeds and applying the ABS brakes, rear brakes do not catch, front brakes work only, vehicle continues to experience extended stopping distance before stopping fully. Taken to dealership again.
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