1994 Dodge Ram brakes problems

Filed Aug 27, 2003 · Acceleration, Brakes · AK · crash

The ABS light illuminated on the dash. Then vehicle suddenly accelerated towards traffic which resultedc in an a collision with another vehicle.

Filed Feb 5, 2003 · Brakes · IL

Brakes will pulsate causing extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. Ph

Filed Nov 7, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · 87,608 miles · FL

Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the brake line had rusted causing fluid to leak out and extend stopping distance. Ts dealership installed new brake line. Dealership stated started needed to be replaced, however consumer declined.

Filed Mar 5, 2001 · Brakes, Steering · MD

Vehicle pulls hard to left when braking,,,,,,have to hold it right to keep steering wheel from going left,,,,,pads & calipers were replaced under warranty and after warranty ran out but does not help,,,,,,,the steering gear box on these trucks make them wander all over the road,,,,,,lots of play in the steering,,,,,,,,,,,I feel chrysler needs to address these problems,,,,,,,I am a member of a club that has 6600 members with the dodge ram 2500/3500 pickups with the diesel engine and there are all kinds of stories there about trying to deal with these problems.

Filed Jul 11, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

While pulling into a gas station windows would not go down. Also, ABS light/ check engine light came on. Doors would not unlock. Then, consumer could not turn car off. Consumer had to shake steering wheel to get the key out.

Filed Jul 6, 2000 · Brakes · PA

Defective design of the brake pads are too small for the size of this vehicle which causes the brake pads to wear prematurely, which may cause extended stopping distance and may result in a crash. Brake pads been changed about 10 times.

Filed Jun 10, 2000 · Brakes, Suspension · OR

While avoiding a accident, I locked up my brakes and the lower control arms failed and bent approximatley 60 degrees. Causing the front wheels to rub the back of the fender wells. According to the service mgr. At berg chrysler additional damages occurred: bent shocks , stabilizer bar, and sheared off bolts on drive shaft. Approximate costs $1700+. Chrysler customer center took my complaint on may 22 giving me file no. 7194767. According to berg`s service mgr., the truck is out of warranty and claim is denied. I cannot get chrysler to return my phone calls.

Filed May 9, 2000 · Brakes, Suspension · AZ

Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall 99v214000/ manufacturer's recall 835/ suspension. Dealer corrected the recall work, but failed to replace the bolts within the brake line. Please provide any further details.

Filed Apr 3, 2000 · Brakes · WA

When pumping the brakes on the fourth time, there was no brakng ability. Truck continued to travel. This happened while traveling at any speed in forward or reverse. Dealer was notified about the problem. A vaccum assist canister was installed by the dealer at no charge. Problem with the truck continues.

Filed Jan 26, 2000 · Brakes · IL

On a cold wintry day. I slowed to make a turn and lost my brakes as soon as I'd applied them. The brakes came back after several pedal applications, but made a loud scraping noise. Late that evening, I pulled the wheel to inspect the damage and saw that the friction material of the pad, on the piston side, had disappeared completely. There was a small scratch on the rotor. I saved all of the original pads to this set after replacing them myself. Last year I was moving things around in the garage and accidently dropped the identical (intact) pad for the right side. The pad fell about 40" to a concrete floor and separated into two pieces, one backing plate, and one friction material. The adhesive bond looked as though it had failed and allowed moisture to ice up between the materials, causing my near death experience. I had a complete loss of stopping power. With a dual master cylinder, I still wonder why my rear brakes didn't function as a back-up system.