Brakes failed when they were depressed and upon making a right turn. The brake line rusted, and brake fluid leaked.
1999 Dodge Ram: brake failure
9 of the 366 complaints about the 1999 Dodge Ram describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Vehicle had no brakes.
When brakes were applied to deactivate cruise control brake pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has been notified.*ak transmission grabs hard into second when it shifts, also when stopped it feels like it is getting tapped in the back end. Steering gear and steering shaft replaced, rattling noise while driving over bumps. Driver's door lock will not lock when using switch, dealer replaced.
I have had 3 failures of my front brakes. The first time was within a week of purchasing the truck. The second brake failure was 6 months later at approx. 18,000 miles and the third failure was at approx. 34,000 miles on oct. 1st 2000. I have taken the vehicle back to dodge and they have reported nothing wrong with the brakes. An independent mechanic looked at the brakes and said there appears to be something wrong with the calipers. The truck pulls violently to the left when the brakes are applied and I've also had the front brakes lock up.
Brakes when applying if you hit a bump they will release also pulls to the right feels like you have no brakes. Steering pulls to the right vehicle sways all over the road unable to keep straight jerks to the left & right.
When driver applies brakes pedal goes all the way to the floor.
When applying the brakes, the pedal went to the floor, causing vehicle to slid into another vehicle.
Applied brakes and heard loud bang. Had no brakes, vehicle failed to stop right away. Took to dealer and problem not located or duplicated. Please provide further information.
While driving vehicle at 65 MPH, consumer had to make a sudden / emergency stop. The brakes failed to grab. Stopping distance was extended. Took vehicle to dealer & the mechanic had the rear shoes/ rotors and pads replaced. The pads were glazed over. Brakes had faded out at 35 MPH. The vehicle would drift from left to right. Had steering gear box replaced & wheels realigned. The computer systems failed to register correct gas mileage per gallon. Brakes still do not function properly. *ak
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- What is wrong
- On certain van and wagon vehicles equipped with 4-wheel antilock brake systems (ABS), aftermarket batteries may leak electrolyte onto the ABS control module connector, which can compromise sealing integrity of the connector.
- Risk
- This may allow development of a short circuit in the connector, which could eventually lead to a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the ABS control module connector for electrolyte damage and replace the connector as necessary. The recall will begin on september 27, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 04V185000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Dodge Ram brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1999 Dodge Ram?
9 of 366 owner complaints about the 1999 Dodge Ram (2%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Dodge Ram?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Dodge Ram
No deployment 23Pulling 23ABS 13Adaptive cruise 10Knocking 8Jerking 8Headlights 7Transmission failure 7Fuel pump 6Ball joint 5Grinding brakes 5Door locks 5Fire or smoke 5Seat belt 5Slipping 5Stalling 5Tire blowout 5
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