Dodge RAM 2500 brake failure problems

Filed Nov 22, 2021 · Brakes · CA · crash

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

Filed May 18, 2019 · Brakes · 175,000 miles · CA

While driving on a city street, I lost my power steering, causing me to almost have a rear end collision with the vehicle in front of me. I had my truck towed to a local dealership, they found my brake system to be contaminated and told me that all parts of the system with rubber in them would have to be replaced. After about a week and a half, I was informed that they could find all the parts except one, the combination or proportioning valve. I paid for the diagnostics test and had the truck towed to another local dealer-I needed a second opinion, not understanding why a dealership could not fix my truck. I told the second dealership my story, they did a diagnostic test of their own and came up with the same exact conclusion, including the fact that they could not find the combination valve. I bought another car and was planning on selling the truck, but now am unable to do that, as it has no brakes and they can't be fixed. I'm writing this in hopes that someone else that is looking to buy a truck like this understands the situation if this problem happens to them.

Filed Jun 3, 2018 · Brakes · 108,400 miles · NC

Brakes failed due to a corroded brake lines at the master cylinder. Happened in driveway before I got to the highway.

Filed May 29, 2018 · Brakes, Steering · 140,000 miles · NC

Vehicle cuts often without any indication that anything is wrong. It does it any speed and there is no power steering, no brakes. This happened the first time at freeway speed and nearly caused a rear end collision because of the sudden and nearly uncontrollable stop.

Filed Jan 24, 2018 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · MO

Transfer case literally blew up. Causing transmission to bust in two and multiple pieces to shoot off, causing loss of brake lines and brake usage, as well as parts being sent into the cab of the truck. Transmission shop stated this is the multiple incident of a transfer case blowing up on dodge ram vehicles (with no recall) and this was by far the worse, causing damage to even the frame. Truck was traveling down the highway at 65 MPH. No ancillary conditions, normal driving. Truck began to vibrate and then blew up sending pieces into the underside of the vehicle, causing loss of brakes and pieces to enter into the cab.

Filed Nov 15, 2017 · Brakes, Steering · 73,200 miles · OR

Speed about 20 MPH with no throttle, power steering and brakes stopped working. A few seconds later the steering and brakes worked again. If the steering and brakes did not start working again this could have caused the vehicle to crash into another motorist.this is not the first time this has happened.

Filed May 12, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 140,000 miles · TX · crash

Sudden loss of braking while approaching intersection; the brake pedal just went to the floor when applying approximately two hundred feet before intersection; applied emergency brake to effectively stop;speed was below 30 MPH when approaching intersection and brake loss occurred; truck has also had four "death wobble" experiences even with pittman arm and associated parts replacement; two experiences of sudden acceleration (possible jammed open throttle) of the turbo, leading to loss of control; sudden accelerations occurred shortly after cruise control usage and traveling less than 30 MPH; while stationary, vehicle has experienced wiring harness short and fire on firewall while connected to trailer. Pictures attached were taken within 12 hours of sudden loss of brakes.

Filed Jul 15, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · 71,994 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 2500. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into the other vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that the seat belt failed to secure the driver. The contact sustained neck and lower back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and a collision center where the vehicle was repaired for the body damage. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,994. ..updated 12/11/17 *bf

Filed Mar 22, 2016 · Steering · 210,000 miles · AL

Two years ago, while driving at low speed on a city street, the right tie-rod ball joint broke and the tie rod dropped and wedged into the right front tire. Brought me to an abrupt stop and swerved the truck into the curb. At the time, I was not aware of a recall. I fixed it. Since then, the front transmission blew up. I replaced the whole front end. The right tie-rod broke on the new front end. I fixed it again. The other day, the right wheel bearing seized and the brakes failed. I was travelling at 65 MPH towing a flatbed trailer. Bringing it to a stop provided me with some maalox moments. I've had enough and am getting rid of this truck before it kills me.

Filed Aug 21, 2015 · Brakes, Steering · 47,260 miles · CA

August 7, 2015, I was driving my 2011 dodge 2500 4x4 crew cab diesel with 47265 miles, down a narrow canyon road with a drop off into a river on one side near my home. I began a righthand turn at about 20-25 MPH when both the power steering and power brakes went out. I was pulling with both hands and had both feet on the break and I was still heading straight across the center line toward another car going the opposite direction. I do believe it was a miracle that both vehicles didn't end up down the embankment and in the river. I was able to stop the truck in a turnout past the curve, I could not find any leaks or anything binding in the steering. When I restarted the truck the steering and brakes worked fine, so I drove the 1 1/2 miles back home where it happened again turning into my drive way. The dodge dealer stated that the brake booster failed and that had caused the power steering pump to fail and it would cost close to $2000.00 to fix. I told them to go and fix it, but my lawyer and I would be having a talk with dodge because I believe this is a safety problem and dodge is lucky that they are not owning 3 fatalities. The stated that they would call the factory representative. The dealer called back and stated it would only b e $500.00 for "customer participation of goodwill cded". I have lost all confidence in the safety of this truck and with this issue and waiting 5 mos. For parts on one recall and 4 months on another. I can't even sell it because I am waiting on an o2 sensor for 2 1/2 mos. Now. Please look into this steering and brake issue to see if it is an isolated problem or something else before somebody does get killed.