Replacement of intake gasket/ catalytic converter has gone bad/ tie rod went bad. Mr the consumer experienced some belt squealing in the engine compartment. The belt was replaced under warranty. The consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer because of an engine noise. The tires were discovered to be worn.
1999 Dodge Ram: grinding or squealing brakes
5 of the 366 complaints about the 1999 Dodge Ram describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
While applying brakes at any speed and without warning vehicle will pull to left until release of brake pedal. *ak consumer states vehicle will pull to the left when braking and will drift to the right on freeway and brakes are squeaky when braking on stop, dealer replaced calipers, turned rotors and changed brakes, dealer found steering wheel off center, dealer has replaced upper and lower control arms, dealer has adjusted the front end and replaced the rims and tires, vehicle experiences lack of power and engine light has illuminated, vehicle idles high and is experiencing poor fuel economy, when driving on freeway it gets max of 14.5 mpg, smoke also comes out of the exhaust, left side electric mirror glass had fogged, left seat bottom loose, one missing bolt found, left seat trim bezel keeps miming loose won?t stay in seat for seat belt on seat back. Dealer stated that the 2002 models do not have vibration problems due to the suspension being changed to independent.
Plastic gas tank is rubbing, causing squeaking noise. Dealer was supposed to have district representative contact, which never happened. Truck has been in shop 6 times for problem.
At 14000 miles the rear end was making grinding sounds, dealer replased berings,shims and seals with a flush job. Now at 56000 the rear end is doing the same, the now tell me that the side and pinion berings seals and shims are bad. This is not right that I should have to pay for this. I have not toed or have had any extra heavy load in the truck. At my milage the truck is hardly broken in, I drove my chevrolet and ford truck both 1/2 tons well over 200k miles and never a problem with the rear end. This one the dodge ram 2500 diesel in less then 60k the rear end goes two times. The other problems I had I did not make a big stink about them I was told that the truck was out of warranty. So I kept my mouth shut, but this rear end problem is the straw that broke the camels back. I work for a living I don't have money to throw in the wind, this is the problem of the manufacturer, they are the one that should pay for crapy manufacturing. I should have bought a ford I know they would not have left me with the bill.*ak( dot number: )
While driving vehicle & would apply the brakes, they would start to flutter. Would make squealing noise when the brakes were applied. Been to the dealer & was informed the rear brakes & drums were gone. The drums were not able to be turned. Needed new brake systems.
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 grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1999 Dodge Ram?
5 of 366 owner complaints about the 1999 Dodge Ram (1%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
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 10Brake failure 9Knocking 8Jerking 8Headlights 7Transmission failure 7Fuel pump 6Ball joint 5Door locks 5Fire or smoke 5Seat belt 5Slipping 5Stalling 5Tire blowout 5
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