2014 Ram Promaster: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed May 9, 2019 · Suspension · 30,000 miles · MD

Rear suspension started making a squeaking noise around 30,000 miles. Unfortunately my warranty was up and the dealer wanted to charge me. I told them I have been researching this problem on the internet and there have beed many complaints, not just with the 1500 but also the 2500. The suspension noise is so bad when I am on bluetooth phone the person I am talking with can also hear this. This needs to be recalled for safety reasons as well. It keeps getting worse. It sounds like the rear end is going to fall apart. By the way it doesn't matter the speed you are driving.

Filed Mar 1, 2019 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · OH

The diesel version of this vehicle has no park gear. Your only option when parking the vehicle is to use the emergency break and leave in neutral. If left in d gear the vehicle will not stay stationary. You must use emergency brake. I've owned this van for 3 years and the parking brake cable freezes when temps are low. It's happened on 3 separate occasions. The first at 50,000miles next at 205,000 and then today at 220,000 miles. When this happens the entire rear brake system including wheel bearing and sensors gets shredded. Each time this has happened it's costs $1500 to fix, its extremely dangerous because every time it locks up we are on the road and the entire system locks up. It starts with a squeal and eventually the wheel locks completely. It's a horrible design flaw and it's going to get someone hurt in more then just their wallet.

Filed Apr 19, 2018 · Suspension · 15,000 miles · MD

I noticed the rear suspension making a loud squeaking noise while driving at any speed. I believe it's the rear rubber bushings. And only have 15,000 miles on the van. It doesn't matter if I have anything in the bed. Very loud and the dealer stated I would have to pay for it because my warranty was up. This should be a recall for sure. I have been to many dodge forums and I see the same complaint. Please make this a recall or I am forced to sell this pos.

Filed Apr 18, 2017 · Brakes · FL

Brakes began squeeking within months of my purchase. When I brought it back to the dealer, they said that was common for new brakes. Next time I brought it into the dealer, they said dust creates squeaks. As I continued to drive it the sound increased in volume. Now, at 23,000 miles, the brakes are very loud piercing and screaching. Now dealer says nothing they can do...I am out of warranty. Brakes do not squeak when cool, but withing 20 minutes they get very loud when hot.

Filed Aug 4, 2016 · Engine, Suspension · 4,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram promaster. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a loud squeaky noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. In addition, when the engine was operable, a strong odor of coolant circulated inside and outside of the vehicle. There was no coolant visible on the ground. On separate occasions, the engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle began to vibrate violently and misfired. After turning the engine off and then restarting, the vehicle resumed normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000.

Filed May 7, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 500 miles · TX

I bought it brand new at 500 miles the brakes started squeezing, numerous trips to dealer they say there may be a recall and will contact me never heard back , replace brakes and rotors at 38k miles , now 70k miles brakes and rotors worn out again, stopping every thing always squeals even when new , 2nd lay there some sort of short some times all power on radio etc goes off by it self than comes back on after several minutes 3rd I complained about the body rusting at 2500 miles I'm very disappointed and would not by such another cheap vechile nor would I recommend one to anyone else 4th there seems to be some time of leak in my fluids , brakes , power steering , radiatior fluid not sure where it's going but not on the ground when you stand outside vehicle you can smell something burning this happens when vehicle is moving and stationary , this seems to be an on going thing with no end in site please help thank you this has been an issue since the first 500 miles.

Filed Oct 15, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 3,000 miles · NJ

There is a defect in the engine electrical system that keeps burning parts out like light bulbs, engine coil packs, & dash components. The suspension in the rear squeeks so badly that you have to wear ear plugs to drive it. The engine smells of antifreeze leaking all the time and the breaks squeal and grind... Our dealer tries to fix things but keeps telling us that dodge has not come up with a fix for my problems as of yet. Dealer refuses to document repair attemps and gives us no paperwork!

Filed Dec 17, 2014 · Brakes · 1,050 miles · IL

I have been experiencing loud squeaky and sometimes grinding brakes since 800 miles the vehicle now has 10,000 miles and chrysler has still not come up with a repair. They know they have a bad product and claim the engineers are working on designing a new brake pad. They opened a star case and the dealer refuses to document it anymore.

Filed Mar 15, 2014 · Body, Brakes · 450 miles · MN

In less then 30 days mine has failed 21 times dealers say nothing wrong/normal to all problems most this happened before 1500 miles on it. Now has 2300 miles on it. 2500 159" high roof 1) 2 no starts. Jumped and started. 2nd time immediately turned off and unhooked jump. It restarted. 2) heated mirrors don't heat 3) backup camera doesn't always come on until going forward 4) backup camera was stuck on for 2 days 5) seat belt warning chimed for 1 and 1/2 days 6) wiper blade broke 7) slider door is too hard 8) quit going forward from a stop light after 2 miles on road. Started forward after a few seconds. I did nothing like it was in neutral 9) brakes squeal so loud it's ridiculous. Now have a growl sound and pulls to left 10)mode button doesn't do what manual says it will 11) missing cargo net from convenience package 12) delivered with rock chips in windshield and hood 12) can't program keys through radio like manual says 13) key fobs would not open all doors with one button but now does with me doing nothing 14) sometimes dings at me key is in ignition when the are not 16) clunks over bumps 17) now after 2300 miles transmission down shifts going down hill( same hill I drive everyday) and engine revs to 3300-3500 RPM when coasting 18) keys stick in ignition 19) central power lock button only works with keys in ignition and turned on 20) water gets behind back doors at lower hinge corner and freezes on and behind door seal. Have to bang and scrape off to close doors 21) squeak in back suspension 22) radio blacked out for 1/2 day. Used screen button but did nothing. Is this really a 5.0 radio?