While backing up heard a noise, noticed that front right rotors had broken in half. Consumer replaced both front rotors.*ak while consumer was backing out of the driveway, he heard a metalic noise and brake pedal went to the floor and the vehicle would not stop, consumer had to pump it to bring the pedal up.
1997 Dodge Ram brakes complaints
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The thottle stuck in the wide open position and would not return to idle. The brakes were just able to stop the vehicle. Shifting to neutral caused the engine to go well into the redline on the RPM indicator. Pulling up on the accelerator pedal did nothing. The dealer said the linkage was rusted tight. They don't have new parts so they scrapped the rust off, oiled it and put it back together. They said the throttle cable was not the problem as in the recall of "95-96 vehicles. This is a hard truck to get stopped when the throttle is stuck wide open. Good thing my wife wasn't driving it.
Line rubbed against frame, and rubbed hole into brake line.
A rapid wear of pads and rotors.
Problem with rotors. They had rotors replaced because they were making some noises. Contacted dealer ,and dealer was not willing to do anything.
Consumer took vehicle in for inspection and found out brake pad fell off. Metal to metal ruined rotor. Both had to be cut because other good one was worn down. Also, fuel pump went bad for second time. Consumer stopped at a stop after returning from store and vehicle stalled. It no longer started right up, it always heitated like it was not trying to catch. Dealer said it lost its program because it was not used enough. Consumers warranty was expired, covered cost.
While driving at approximately 45 MPH consumer applied brake and skidded about 10 feet,hit another vehicle head-on. Upon impact,driver airbags did not deploy which have caused injuries.*ak the inspectors from the manufacturer indicated that the air bags did not deploy because the impact dissipated.
While braking, vehicle will not stop, dealer states brakes are withing specification. Front tires keep wearing, dealer can not find reason for wear.
Power steering and brakes went out at the same time while driving, no accident. Tried to use emergency brake , did not work either. Consumer used gears to stop vehicle. Repaired, dodge will not reimburse because repair not done at dodge dealer. *ak dealer replaced steering pump and het assembly for emergency brake.
All three have been in to the dealer regarding the same exact concern. Different drivers operate each of these vehicles. This will bee the second time this vehicle will be going back to the dealer for the same repair. We are concerned about all like vehicles having the same concern. With the rear brakes getting severely out of adjustment like they do with these vehicles it is very possible that a crash occurs during a panic stop due to the vehicle swerving.
Consumer ran into the back of another truck because brakes did not catch.- also, airbags did not deploy.*ak driver side seat belt failed.
While driving about 65 MPH and barely touching the brakes to slow down, all four wheels locked up. Truck was towed to the dealership. Brake failure had occurred once before, and resulted in an accident. Dealer could not duplicate the problem, but they replaced the power brake booster. Brake failure has not occurred since. *ak
Right front brakes make a clanking noise while driving. Noise stops when applying brakes. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on three occasions, and problem is still occurring. Provide further details.
Rotors and pads required replacing at 17000 miles. Dealer claims rotors are manufactured thin and road salt in our area corrodes them prematurely. I had to pay $360. To have them replaced, not covered under waranty.
I have had many attempts to fix the problem on the front end fixed, because I have been told the rear brake adjusters dont work
I have had many attempts to fix the problem on the front end fixed, because I have been told the rear brake adjusters dont work( dot number: )
Truck continues to roll when brakes are applied and it goes to the floor. Truck will not stop on an emergency.
Brakes don't stop at low speeds and lock up under wet conditions, ring and pinion due to premature wear at 19500, dead battery (h.d.) after 2 years
While driving at highway speeds, brakes are soft wehn applied, and the pedal goes straight to the floorboard, causing vehicle to not stop. Consumer had to keep his foot down on the brakes until the vehicle came to a stop.
While driving and applying brakes without touching the pedal, brakes lock up. Dealer contacted, and stated problem with ABS system. Problems still exists. Provide further information.
While driving vehicle about 60 MPH stepped on the brake pedal trying to stop the vehicle, but the pedal went to the floor and the brakes did not perform.
The pads still had over 50% left on them when they came apart. I still have the pads!
Transmission light & the anti-brake system light keep coming on. *ak
The brakes would make squeaking/grinding noises & not grabbing to stop vehicle. Also, structure seams cause leak of water inside of vehicle/steering pump pin had sheared off & the power steering had seized up, and water pump failed.
When brakes are applied vehicle would pull to the right. Sometimes will also pull to the left. Had taken vehicle to dealer at least 6 times & problem still not solved. Was told design flaw. In addition, fron t brakes rotors/pads & torsion bar were replaced due to severe brake pulling. Was tsb on brake pulling.
No summary
I am very unhappy with this truck,it has been nothing but problems for repair work and out of warranty coast even though it was all ongoing from the day I bought it and paid cash of >36,000 tax and all. No safety defect(s) mentioned in the summary.
Front brakes locks up on ice or snow, ABS brakes only on the rear of the vehicle. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.
Consumer does not have any brakes on her dodge ram truck, and dealer does not know how to fix it.
Vehicle experiencing ongoing problem with brake pedal going to the floor before stopping vehicle. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on several occasions. Dealer informed consumer that nothing could be found. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in these matter.
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