2002 Dodge RAM 2500 brakes problems

Filed Nov 28, 2016 · Brakes · 101,000 miles · ID

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 2500. When the brake pedal was depressed, the brakes locked up. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing; however, the specifics of the diagnosis could not be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.

Filed Apr 17, 2015 · Brakes · 180,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 2500. While approaching a stop sign, the brake pedal was depressed but it took a greater amount of distance to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jul 18, 2011 · Brakes, Fuel system · 64,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while attempting to park, he applied the brakes but the vehicle would not stop. A clicking noise was heard and the vehicle eventually stopped. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they noticed that the front suspension was damaged. The front suspension system was replaced by the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure mileage was 64,000. Updated 08/15/11 *bf the consumer stated he had no power for approximately two to three miles. A diagnosis revealed the left front bearing hub and anti-lock speed sensor were bad and needed to be replaced. Also, the turbo charger was broken and the fuel injection pump was bad. Updated 05/03/12

Filed Jan 17, 2010 · Brakes · 110,132 miles · NY

Brake line broke while driving. Had mechanic examine the vehicle and states that entire line end to end is rotted out.

Filed Jul 2, 2008 · Brakes · CA

I received from a letter from chrysler "chrysler has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in some 2001 & 2002 model year dodge ram van. The problem: the ignition/park interlock system on your vehicle my become inoperative....chrysler will repair your vehicle free of charge parts &labor..." I visited la brea chrysler jeep, la, ca 90036 places and requested that fix it but they told me we do not have a part (several times:from march to until today.) what should I do to fix my car?

Filed Aug 27, 2007 · Brakes · 129,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 2500. While pulling out of the driveway with a trailer in tow, the brake light illuminated. The contact depressed the brakes all the way to the floor in order to stop the vehicle. Brake fluid began to leak. The contact, who is a mechanic, inspected the vehicle and noticed that the rear and front brake line was rusted and the hitch failed. The brake lines were replaced. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in hitch recall number 872. The speed was unknown. The current mileage was 130,000 and failure mileage was 129,000. Updated 10/18/07 *tr updated 03/08/10 the consumer offered his opinion regarding the sudden accelerations problems with toyota. Updated 03/18/10

Filed Aug 21, 2007 · Body, Brakes · 32,275 miles · WV

During a routine stop at red light on 55 MPH road the metal brake line ruptured where it is routed along the frame between the gas tank and frame. Rusted through, no way to inspect. Dealer reported this was a common failure on dodge pick-ups. During this stop the pedal went to the floor, able to pump and get a little front brake, and the ABS and brake lights came on in the dash assembly. I crimped the line added brake fluid and limped to local dealer for replacement. Dealer knows about problem so dodge has to know and should change material or routing of brake line. George *tr the consumer provided a repair invoice. Updated 09/05/07

Filed Aug 19, 2007 · Body, Brakes · 50,000 miles · PA

Have had nothing but trouble with my 02 ram 2500 truck. Rear brake pads had nothing but rust holding the pads in place, had the turbo and fuel pump replaced, u-joints and yoke on 4wd shaft worn out and hanger bearing on rear drive shaft worn out at about 70,000mi, tail gate cable broke after only two years, when clicking from high beam to low beam occasionally all lights go out, cannot use heated mirrors because they will blow a fuse and I won't have any heat, and now all ball joints and tie rod ends are worn and need replaced. I bought this truck new with only 75 miles on it, when I had the fuel pump and turbo replaced at around 78,000 miles, my mileage increased from about 350 miles per tank to about 550 miles per tank of fuel. Highway driving is much higher mpg. Fuel gage no longer works, empty at half tank of fuel now. Was quarter tank and empty. I'm sure the transmission will be next, I've been putting special fluid additive in that, this seems to help with smoothness of shifting and power. Never ever will I waste my money on a vehicle made by the "big three" again. There is a good reason why toyota is taking over the market.

Filed Apr 13, 2007 · Brakes · 108,000 miles · MN

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 2500. While approaching a stop sign at 55 MPH the brakes failed. The contact shifted the vehicle into a lower gear and depressed the parking brake. The contact will replace the right front brake line. The current and failure mileages were 108,000. *ak the consumer states the brake was manufactured or installed in the wrong way. It wore through crimped metal and rubbed hoses. The vehicle has since been repaired and the consumer has the old part. Update 05/04/07

Filed Mar 4, 2005 · Brakes · 1,520 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was traveling at 20 MPH when all of a sudden the driver noticed that he lost the steering and brakes. *ak the power steering and the brakes failed when the consumer was hooking the vehicle up to a trailer. The brake failure returned and caused an accident. *sc