Abs engages the truck rolls forward 10 to 20 ft. Before it stops. There was a recall that was done on the truck but the issue still continues. Nobody will help me. It's still a problem?
Dodge RAM 2500 abs comes on
116 of the 6,440 owner complaints about the Dodge RAM 2500 describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 1994 model year.
- owner complaints
- 116
- worst model year
- 1994
- typical mileage
- 75,000
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Brake failure 21Pulling 8Spongy pedal 2Power steering loss 2Hesitation 2Headlights 2Check engine light 2No deployment 2
What owners say
In Muskogee County.By the grace of God, I finally gain control of my vehicle, after applying the brakes that failed on me, to avoid an accident, I pulled over to inspect my vehicle. I did a walk around inspection and noticed left rear side a puddle of oil on the ground, a oil leaks right next to the fuel tank inside the frame. After getting into my vehicle I noticed, my ABS light come on. So, I had it tow home. Prior to this I did not have an inspection to see it was safe to drive and I did not report this to the police.
when car is cold and just started to drive ,and brakes used ,the front brake does not apply and vehicle is slow to stop when abs is disabled all brakes operate normal. I have hit 3 cars because brake did not work. this is a euro brake system installed on vehicles with frt disc and rear drum dodge would not fix after several instances reported to them I have been driving since new and many years with abs disconnected and no accidents since I disconnected the control unit
Please look into ABS module and hcu failures requiring replacement. I spoke with dodge and they stated it is a know problem and requires replacement of parts. The anti lock braking system and hydraulic control unit have been failing on ram 2500 and 3500 since 2006. My truck is a 2012 with just 35972, (not a daily driven truck so yes low miles) miles on it and is failing. This failure causes the cruise control to stop functioning. Please look into ram forums and read all the complaints and look at the variations in years, if this is a know problem that can cause the ABS to fail how are they not repairing this. This trucknis still on the factory installed brakes
This is my second complaint regarding dash board. The dash started cracking with just 30,000 miles on truck, when I put in compliant to the federal safety agency. Now 109,000 the electrical, air bags, computer harness wiring are exposed with a intermittent stalling and a guessing game from authorized dodge dealers as to what might be the issues. "undetermined electrical shorts from cracked dash a possibility" "ABS service light stays on, also "undetermined by dealer", "can't track code" "don't drive as airbag might deploy because dash has dash debris from cracks" plus hearing "refuse to service unless replace the dashboard" all these quotes when trying to take to get the truck fixed. Main computer harness intermittent "no bus" can't find shorts! Stalls out on freeway. The glove box even hangs on only one side. Unsafe if airbags deploy. Splintering of remains chards of faulty dashboard plastic, stall on fast lane of 14 freeway in ca had to coast to right side with no power steering lucky the brakes worked and the traffic was light. Short in wire due to exposed dash board.
Abs and brake light remain on anytime my truck is running. Took it to a dodge dealer to fix the problem. Quoting from my bill..."replaced wheel speed sensor. Further diagnosis revealed corroded connection at ABS module. Need to replace ABS module connection and module. Customer declined repairs at this time/quote for $1200.00" I had already spent $191.90 for wheel speed sensor above. Dealer says the ABS problem is not showing as recalled for my truck's VIN. I have found a recall (d20 issued in september 2004) for corroded ABS connectors on 2003 dodge rams. Why is my 2003 ram not covered by this recall?
I have a 2006 dodge ram 2500 that has a couple issues. The latest is no left low beam. There is no fuse to change either. From my research, it appears that it is the tipm that will need to be replaced. This all happened after pulling my trailer. During that time, my ABS and brake light came on and. Also, I have the notorious "death wobble." I have spent over $4,000 on steering component repairs, which include 3 gear boxes and 2 power steering pumps in less than two years, tire rods, pitman arm, etc. I am taking my truck back to the shop tomorrow to have my ujoints replaced, all new shocks, and the ABS/brake sensor replaced for $1,100. I guess my next repair will be the tipm to fix the headlight issue at what I gather to be around the $1,000 mark. When will dodge fix these issues? The "death wobble" and tipm seem to be the most common complaint.
Between 65 MPH and 75 MPH, there is a "speed wobble" which in april 2015 caused the right front tire to explode and shred (damaging the right front wheel well and ripping out the ABS harness). Feb 2016 this "speed wobble" which has been present since purchase (sept 2014) has finally caused the steering box to be faulty through the rapid back and forth action of the pitman arm via lower steering linkage. Thus causing the steering box to rapidly leak fluid which reduces power steering capability to zero, and causes hydro-assist braking to have zero functionality. If the power steering fluid reservoir is not filled every 30 min of drive-time, all functionality of the power steering and hydro-assist braking is lost. This "speed wobble" is a known issue with the style of steering linkage that is installed oem on 2003-2008 ram 2500/3500 my's, which is neither acceptable nor sustainable.
While driving the ABS light,check engine light comes on along with the speedometer and tack quit working, by tapping the brake pedal the lights go off and everything starts working again.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the exhaust fractured causing the emergency brake wiring and the ABS wiring to melt without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it diagnosed that the exhaust pipes ,the ABS, and the wiring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel antilock brake systems (ABS), the ABS electronic control unit (ecu) may cause a loss of front to rear brake balance, and the rear brakes could lock up prematurely during certain braking conditions.
- Risk
- This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ABS ecu. The recall is expected to begin during the week of july 17, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 06V038000 · Recall details
Questions about the Dodge RAM 2500 abs
Why does the abs come on in the Dodge RAM 2500?
Owners who report it most often also describe brake failure, pulls to one side and soft or spongy brake pedal.
Which Dodge RAM 2500 years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1994 (16 complaints), 1995 (15 complaints) and 1996 (14 complaints).
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