1998 Dodge RAM 3500 brakes problems

Filed Mar 21, 2016 · Brakes, Steering · 173,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram 3500. While driving 5 MPH, the vehicle pulled to the right independently. While making a left turn, the front passenger side wheel detached. The anti-brake and brake system warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wheel bearing failed due to the tie rods and the wheel hub needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the tie rods were not replaced. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 08e027000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 173,000.

Filed Mar 2, 2016 · Brakes, Lights · 350,000 miles · AL

Takata recall sitting in park and the transmission bucked tried to go forward even against the brakes

Filed Feb 13, 2009 · Brakes · 19,000 miles · CA

The service brakes fail completely often. I believe that it's in the antilock system however when I take it for evaluation & repair the problem cannot be duplicated. This has caused numerous near collisions and I haven't found a way to repair it yet. The dealer says they cannot replace suspected parts issues without a recall being issued. The 1st failure occurred at about 19,000 miles and has happened approximately 14 times between then and 102,000 miles now.

Filed Nov 25, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 150,000 miles · KY · fire

On three different occasions the retaining nut for fifth-gear has failed. Dealer offered repair kit... Contained new main shaft for tranny. Cost was $3600.00, chrysler refuses to acknowledge defect in manufacturing of thread tapering. There is also no power brakes. Abs seems to not be working, relies on pressure from oil to brake. If pressed continuously, will go all the way to the floor. Wiring harness burned up after dealer work, frank shoupe of georgetown kentucky refused to repair their mistake. Said it was my fault, then refused to keep speaking with me. Stated replacement was $2015.00, and would take a week;received one from junkyard in montana, took three days, and $300.00.

Filed Feb 16, 2005 · Brakes · 56,000 miles · CA · crash

While turning left at 10 MPH the brakes failed,causing consumer's vehicle to rear end another vehicle. The vehicle was towed the second time. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Dec 14, 2004 · Brakes · 75,400 miles · NH

While braking low speed ABS brakes engaged. This caused extended stopping distance. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Jul 15, 2004 · Brakes, Visibility · CA

When driving both of the side view mirrors cracked. Consumer notified the dealer about this issue in the past. However, the problem recurred. *ak vehicle needed repair on front brakes; however, it was declined by the consumer.

Filed May 20, 2004 · Brakes · AR · crash

Truck was parked when emergency brake cable broke. This caused the vehicle to roll through a highway and crash into a fence. *mr

Filed Sep 8, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · 46,565 miles · MI · fire

1998-2001 b-van (dodge full size) bs control module is protected with a 40 amp fuse. A 10 ga. Wire comes out of the control module then the wire "y"'s out to two 14 ga. Wires. It appears as though the ABS pump or relay sticks on these vehicles. Then one of the 14 ga. Wires over heats and starts the wiring harness on fire. The 40 amp fuse does not blow. The fire continues until the entire van is fully enguled in flames.

Filed Jun 25, 2003 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · MN

Emergency brake releases without pulling the release lever. Randomly pops off.