While driving at county speed limit applied brakes and vehicle skidded instead of coming to a stop. Mechanic stated there was a malfunction within ABS brake system.
1999 Dodge RAM 2500 brakes complaints
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Following the replacement of the front brake pads, the brakes failed, and the vehicle was returned to the dealers service department. The service manager told me that the brake pads had "melted and turned ino wax". It was simply a defective part, and that he had seen it occur previously on a dodge caravan. Anyway, I think that brake pads melting is a significant safety concern. My wife narrowly avoided a head on collision when the brakes failed at a construction area, and the vehicle veered into the oncoming lane of traffic -- she did not steer into this lane. She said it felt almost as if the brakes had been greased.
Have had a severe right hand pulling problem under moderate to severe braking. I have brought my vehicle to the dealership at least four times for the same issue but the problem still persists. The problem seems to be worse as the brakes are at their operating temp. When brakes are cold the pulling problem is minimal. Prior visits to the dealership has resulted in the replacment of calipers, alignment and proportion valve. Eventhough these parts have been replaced the problem still exists. The problem revealed itself as early as 15,000 miles and has persisted intermittantly since that time.
When pressing on brakes pedal might go to floor. Only way vehicle stopped was by hitting another vehicle.
Brakes overheating causing wheels to become hot. Wheels are condinsating on inside causing rust on inside of wheel causing valve stem failure and tires to become gaulted to wheel making it imposable to save tire for repare. (dot number: m32k tiresize: lt24575r16)
Brake pull since new. Very dangerous. Very loose steering. Steering box defective cant control vehicle on road.
When putting foot on brake at a moderate speed, vehicle will go to right and out of control.
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Accepted delivery of vehicle 8/7/99 from timothy dodge. 1/20/00 serviced at timothy dodge - mileage 6,834. Truck was pulling severelt to right when brakes applied. Brake drums, front calipers, rotor and pads replaced under warranty. This relieved pulling for approximately 1,800 miles. The pulling progressively developed anew. 5/12/00 serviced at timothy dodge - mileage 12,122. Trailer harness problem repaired. Continued problem with brakes reported to dealer and a rep test drove vehicle. He advised vehicle was braking normally. Advised that brakes were a wear item and would not be covered under warranty after 12,000 miles. On 6/12/00 went to timothy dodge for paint touch up and requested a rep to test drive vehicle again regarding the brakes pulling. Mileage at that time 13,956. Told problem could not be duplicated and that a brake job would cost $200.00 or more. As parts were new, declined brake service at a charge. On 8/10/00 stopped at timothy dodge requesting a service rep to test drive truck again for same pulling of brakes. Mileage 16,302. He drove truck in parking lot and advised there was no problem. Again declined a brake job at a cost of over $200.00 as parts were still reletively new. On 10/30/00 vehicle serviced at timothy dodge. Mileage 20,635. Problem with excessive play in steering and continued problem with brake pulling reported to dealer. They again said they could not duplicate the problem reported. No service performed. Again told brakes were a wear item no longer covered under warranty. On 11/20/00 vehicle serviced at timothy dodge. Mileage 21,596. Continued problem with excessive play in steering and brake pulling becomming more severe. Steering gear box replced under warranty. Upon picking up vehicle, immedately noticed the steering binding and continued excessive play. Truck returned next day, and told I should consult another dealership. After doing so, still no redress to date.
The brakes pulled right and the right side caliper was replaced. Now the brakes are pulling left. It seems the calipers are defective as the rubber seals deteriorate with heat. I have contacted several other ram 4x4 owners who have experienced the same problem. The dealer (tuttle-click, irvine, ca) was very good about repairing under warranty.
This truck is unsafe!! Two weeks after purchase, steering pulled hard to the left when loaded/towing. Now truck pulls hard to the right when braking (loaded or not), but will occassionally pull left. Driver is never sure which direction truck will pull. Dealership has made numerous "repairs" to the steering, suspension, and brakes; including but not limited to steering gear box, ball joints, calipers, suspension arms, alignment, tire pressure, tire rotation, tire size. District service manager has stated these trucks have "very sensitive suspensions" and the pulling is "normal". This is a 3/4 ton 4-wheel drive work truck and it has a "sensitive suspension"?
Truck pulls extremely hard to the left when braking. Has been in several times and hasn't been fixed, although many parts have been replaced. It has been at the dealer for almost thirty days now and the dealer has given up. It is unsafe to drive so I am making payments on a truck I can't use. Chysler hasn't contacted the dealer to try to rectify the situation, they say it will be another week.
Brakes were applied after a stuck throttle due to mats. When applied no vacuum power available to stop the vehicle. Under full manual force on the brake pedal the vehicle was actually accelerating. Key off prevented any serious problems. A test found that under full throttle no vacuum is available for braking. All systems are normal and correct otherwise. Will not stop if throttle is engaged full, prior to the application of brakes. Tired of losing money taking vehicles to and from dealers. I'll have to accept the problem until such time as I can get it looked into. Advise testing of vacuum assisted brakes in the future by applying full throttle and then, full brakes. In this case there is no vacuum available. Scary!!!
Vehicle is experiencing problems with the power steering, it locks up while driving and loses power steering while sitting still and without foot on brake, dealer has replaced the power steering pump twice, power steering gear box, installed a vacuum booster, and installed power steering lines, however vehicle still experiences problems. Fuel leveling unit was replaced and the sending unit was also replaced, dealer also replaced the instrument cluster due to a faulty fuel gauge. Consumer felt pulsation in brakes, dealer found rear drums warped and rotors out of round.
Brakes intermittently pull to the left when braking at 35mph or above.
Front disc brakes pull to left, been to dealer up to 10 or more time, dealer states that chysler knows of problem, brake used in panic stops pulls vehicle into left lane sharply, estimated 5 near miss accidents, I want to know from you if this is a known problem, and can chrysler be forced into recall for final fix?
The truck pulls left when braking. When loaded or towing a trailer you have to have both hands on the wheel or you will be in the ditch or worse yet pulled into oncoming traffic. I have had the truck to 3 different dealers at chryslers request for a total of 6 repair attempts and 28 days in the shop. The last visit was for 8 days and included leaving my truck and trailer yet the truck still isn't repaired. The chrysler rep has placed the blame on my trailer and called my problem a questionable repair because I'm towing a trailer with my truck. Worst customer service I've ever encountered!!
When pulling load back brakes will not operate, and all work is done by front brakes. This causes front brakes to get real hot. After taking trailer off and going down on a dirt road, back brakes will lock up and vehicle will slide. Tsb 05-04098 was issued, stating proportional valve had to be replaced.*ak also, the front brakes and caliper repeatdly fails almost every 3000 miles.
Basically the truck pulls to the right almost every time the brakes are engaged every day and at any speed.
When applying brakes vehicle will shoot hard to the left or to the right, pulling vehicle into the next lane . Consumer must fight to regain steering control. Dealer cannot duplicate defect.
While driving on highway, approached a traffic light, applied brakes and vehicle pulled to the right extremely hard, and went out of control. Contacted dealer. They repaired vehicle by putting shims behind the driver's side front wheel. Wheel was not on hub after installing shims, shims did not fix problem. *ak
While backing out from a parking space and applying brakes, pedal became very hard and resisted. Both brakes and power steering failed. Cause unknown. *ak.et.
Front control arms failed and replaced 3 times.
When driving and applying the brakes vehicle pulls to the left. At high speed it will jerk the steering wheel out of consumer's hand. Contacted dealer, and he was aware of the problem. It has been to the dealer four times.
When traveling at about 60mph on the highway went to apply brakes vehicle pulled to the left. Also, steering wheel began to jerk out of driver's hands. Contacted dealer who was aware of the problem.
While driving on highway and applying brakes, vehicle pulls to the left. At high speed it will jerk the steering wheel out of hand. Contacted dealer, and he was aware of the problem. It has been in to the dealer four times. Now, it will pull to the right. After a total of 30 days for repairs dealership says vehicle is within specifictions.
While driving at any speed and applying the brakes, vehicle jerks to the left or the right. Vehicle has been taken to the repair shop six times, and the dealer can't determine the cause.
While driving at a speed of 35 MPH and applying the brakes vehicle dives off the left, barely missing other vehicles.the higher the speed the worst this problem gets.
Abs light came on and stayed on.consumer contacted dealer.
Vehicle pulls severly to the left when braking.
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