2011 Dodge RAM 3500 brakes problems

Filed May 10, 2018 · Brakes · VA

There is a the federal safety agency recall number: 17v‑821, manufacturer recall number: t79 recall date: december 20, 2017. When I called mopar today to see what the status is they told me the manufacturer still does not have a replacement part and added me to a list to be notified when it comes in (see attached live assistance exchange). The solution in the interim is to set the parking brake. Unfortunately when we use the parking brake it becomes difficult to shift out of park. The dealership does not have a solution for this problem, so we stopped using the parking brake. This leaves us with a defective vehicle. We are unable to use our 5th wheel because we are concerned that we will be stuck somewhere and not be able to shift out of park. This resolution is taking too long. I have noted the date the problem started with the parking brake.

Filed Apr 19, 2018 · Brakes, Transmission · MN

2011 dodge ram 3500. Consumer writes in regards to brake transmission shift interlock safety recall.. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle was placed into park with the engine running and the parking brake on. The vehicle rolled across the highway and into in electrical pole. There was a recall related to the failure, but the parts were unavailable.

Filed Jul 5, 2017 · Brakes, Steering · 170,000 miles · TX

Lost my brakes and steering while driving down the hwy doing 65. Lost all brake power and power steering.the motor runs but have no brakes and power steering. Looking at it I'm not the only one who has had this problem. I have 2 young kids and they could have been badly hurt if I wasn't able to man handle the truck. Definitely a safety issue that needs to be looked into. Not sure what is causing it. Is there anything you can do to look into this cause now I'm scared to drive my truck. Especially with my kids in it. I'm not sure what can be done about this but I would really hate to see something bad happen to a family for a issue like this. I thank you for your time and I hope to hear a response back from you about this issue.

Filed Sep 8, 2015 · Brakes, Steering · 69,000 miles · MO

While hauling a large load of hay, I was traveling at less than 10mph as I was applying the brakes to slow the vehicle to make a right hand turn on to another road. When I applied the brakes the steering completely went away and the vehicle would not turn at all. The brake peddle was very stiff and the brakes were not very responsive. I was able to get the truck stopped as I was heading toward another vehicle on the road. After coming to a complete stop and backing the vehicle up the steering returned and I was able to make the turn. I traveled approximately 2 miles down the road to my destination at a very slow speed and when I applied the brakes to turn I lost all steering again and the brake peddle was very stiff and not very responsive. I parked the vehicle and have not moved it.

Filed Jul 7, 2015 · Brakes, Steering · 89,770 miles · CT

The upper steering hose inner plastic tube becomes loose or breaks and lodges into the metal fitting which causes a loud hissing noise under the sterring wheel. Because it is also connected to the brakes, the pedal becomes unsafely soft. Dodge/ram needs to recall this as it a known issue all over the internet and becomes a real danger when braking hard or towing.

Filed Oct 9, 2014 · Brakes · 10,000 miles · CO

The oem integrated electronic trailer brake controller will not apply power to the brakes on the towed vehicle when depressing the tow vehicle foot brake. You must manually slide the brake controller lever in order to actuate the system. Very dangerous when towing a camper, trailer, etc. I have taken my truck in twice to the dealer: the first time they could not find anything wrong; the second time, they replaced the controller w/ a new one. It performs exactly the same--that is, it doesn't. They assure me it is working as designed. They also suggested it was my trailer. However, it does not matter what trailer I am towing, it does not work. All of my trailers brake fine when hooked to other tow vehicles.

Filed Dec 1, 2013 · Brakes, Steering · 15,600 miles · AZ

Power assist for brakes and steering is lost at approximately 20-25 MPH when slowing down for lights, turns, etc., requiring significant manual effort to control the truck. Power will return after accelerating from stop or slow turn but go out again when speed is reduced to 20-25 MPH.

Filed Jul 16, 2013 · Brakes, Steering · 13,321 miles · NY

"death wobble" - I hit a bump with the right front tire. I was doing 40-45 MPH at this time. The truck front end started to violently shake, and then the rear started to bounce. I was in the center lane when this happened with traffic on all sides. I applied the brakes and tried to steer to the right, the truck continue to go straight, and then started to go sideways to the left. Once my speed dropped below 5 MPH is when I regained control of my truck this incident was terrifying, and almost caused a serious accident. Are they (chrysler/ram) waiting for someone to die? If you search on this site for "death wobble" then filter 2011 ram 3500 you come up with 125 reports for the 3500 series truck from 2011 - 2013. That is 125 incidents. When is someone going to do something about this. I have reported this to chrysler, along with thousands of others, and we are getting no where.

Filed Apr 16, 2013 · Brakes · 600 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact attempted to decelerate but the vehicle continued to accelerate until after repeatedly engaging the brakes with force. The failure occurred whenever a hitched trailer was being towed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer ten times for the same failure. The technician informed the contact that the incorrect brake system was installed in the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 600.

Filed Mar 30, 2012 · Brakes · 5 miles · TX · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the lever for the integrated brake control system was positioned directly above his left knee area on the dashboard. As a result, the contact would repeatedly strike his knee on the lever. The contact expressed concerns over possible future injuries and stated that the lever should have been positioned elsewhere. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 5.