The date listed is the first instance, today, march 3, 2015 was the 2nd, while driving towing a trailer and trying to come to a stop simultaneously the electric trailer brakes failed to energize pushing the truck into a skid and the ABS failed to function, upon further investigation we found that the brake lights on both the truck and trailer were not working, talked to the dealer today and they said "oh its probably just the "tipm" or onboard power management system" as if this happens all the time. Neither incident caused an accident however for my part I have been towing trailers and driving trucks for a long time.
2006 Dodge RAM 2500 brakes complaints
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There was an slow loss of rear braking , that was preceded by a strange sound coming from the right rear of the truck, when I took it to my tire shop they discovered a compete failure of the seal and the brakes, disc and router were saturated with oil--this result in the necessity of a total overhaul of the entire rear axle braking system.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated as the brakes became difficult to depress. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that they could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000.
Drove into my driveway went to stop and brakes failed, almost hit my other car! Brake fluid leaking from rusted lines! Same thing happened to my 2003 silverado and cost me over $2,000.00 to have repaired.
I have had the ABS system warning light on 5 or 6 times , turn signal problems- both turn signals work at same time, A/C problems with the compressor not working at times and now is out all together. Abs and the lighting issue is the biggest problem since it is a 2500 truck and I hall hay , tractors and a 30 ft 5th wheel trailer, people need to know what I am doing or can I stop.
Back in june of 2009 my right turn signal and brake light for the trailer stopped working. Then it started working again for a day or two. Now the have been out since I talked with one of the mechanics at the local dodge dealership and he told me that they have had an issue with this all along and that the only fix was to replace the main power box under the hood. I still have no right turn or brake light on my trailer. If dodge know that they have an issue with this electrical unit shouldn't they have to repair the issue under recall warranty. I shouldn't have to pay thousands of dollars out of my pocket for a problem that they know they have and refuse to address. I have been searching the internet about this issue and have seen thousands of complaints for this very issue. What can I do or who do I need to contact to get after dodge so they will repair their problem with the electrical malfunctions they have. Is there any legal recourse that can be taken such as a class action lawsuit.
While towing trailer back left blinker and back left brake lights failed to work. Then back left blinker on truck stopped working. . Problem is in the vehicles computer, dealer only item that cost $712. Some thing called "tipm". Just type in blinker problem for dodge ram on google and watch and see how many other people are having this hudge saftey problem. Please look into this problem, peoples lives are at on the line!!! Thank you
The truck shakes uncontrollably after hitting a pot hole or un even pavement. Aprox 55 to 75 MPH. I almost went off an embankment at 65 MPH. The truck would non steer or brake when it was shaking. Death wobble look at you tube dodge truck death wobble.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact was driving approximately between 45 -50 MPH on normal road conditions and unexpectedly, an opposing vehicle pulled in front of the vehicle. The contact applied pressure to the brake pedal. The vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into three large trees and a utility pole. The air bag system failed to deploy with the massive level of impact. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The police and ambulance were called to the scene. The driver sustained minor injuries to the back. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The cause of the failure has not been determined. The failure mileage was 104,000. Updated 02/02/10. *lj updated 02/05/10.
I was driving a dodge sprinter, and I stopped on a light to wait for a green to came, and when I stared moving, and all of the sudden I had to make stop, because a car on front of me, stopped, I pushed a brakes a few times, and it didn't work, and after I made an accident, someone tried a car, and it did work! I found this material on the web site, that I will give you a link to it. It will help you! Http://www.automotix.net/autorepair/recalls/9149-recall/.
While driving, the power steering died making it nearly impossible to turn. This is a complete failure of the power steering, previous occurrences of brief difficult steering happened two or three times. Also braking was affected ,decreasing stopping ability. I was barely able to stop and turn the truck to avoid crashing into a building.
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