Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 1999 Dodge RAM

28 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1999 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 09/04/2002

While driving abs brake and brake indicator light came on, indicating that brakes did not work properly when applied, causing extended stopping distance.

2 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 06/26/2001

While driving could step on brakes pedal hard, then will let go, but rear brakes will stay locked. Consumer has to keep driving, then rear brakes will release and work again. Please provide more information.

3 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 05/19/2001

When brakes were applied to deactivate cruise control brake pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has been notified. 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.

4 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2001

While driving abs brake system will kick in too soon, causing extended stopping distance. Contacted dealer, and the dealer is not willing to do anything.

5 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 01/12/2001

While driving then stepping on brake pedal andcoming to a stop brakes lock up on right front tire until wearing it out. The proportional valve was replaced and the problem was solved.

6 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 12/07/2000

At a speed of 5 mph applied brake , pedal went to floor, no braking action. Being repaired at this time.

7 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 04/20/2000

When he applying brakes abs brake system doesn't adjust to the system. Consumer will add more information.

8 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 03/11/2000

While towing a trailer hitch bent. Then consumer received recall 00v107000 concerning trailer hitch bracket cracking due to fatigue. Dealer could not replace hitch because it was not cracked. They could put a bracket on according to the recall. Consumer felt this was unsafe. Also, when using anti-lock brakes, consumer would lose braking power if going over a bump or over some gravel.

9 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2000

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

10 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 01/22/2000

When driver applies brakes pedal goes all the way to the floor.

11 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2000

When traveling on the road and applying brakes vehicle will pull to the left or right intermittently. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership, and mechanic couldn't duplicate the problem.

12 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 12/26/1999

While driving about 65 mph the right front brakes locked when making an emergency stop. This condition caused a rear end crash. This happened while pulling a 16 foot trailer and a dry sunny day. The problem was reported to the dealership. Dealership could not find a prolem with the truck. No repairs have been made to the truck. Please provide any further information.

13 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 12/12/1999

Anti-lock brakes are designed for the rear wheels only. The front brakes do not have anti-lock brakes. If driving in snow or ice and applying the brakes, front brakes lock up. Rear brakes will release, allowing engine power to go to the rear wheels, and continue to power the vehicle forward. Very dangerous to drive on snow/ice. Parked vehicle under these conditions. Consumer has filed a report with NHTSA auto safety hotline line. Also, the dealership Chrysler/Dodge has not corrected the problem.

14 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 11/04/1999

When applying the brakes, the pedal went to the floor, causing vehicle to slid into another vehicle.

15 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 07/04/1999

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.

16 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 05/17/1999

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.

17 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 05/05/1999

When applying the brakes trucks will pull to the left or to the right. This happens when braking normally. T dealer has been notified about the problem. The dealer tried to fix the problem, but it was never fixed rightly, and only lasted a couple of days. Please provide any further information.

18 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 01/14/1999

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.

19 Brake Electric Antilock problem

While driving, consumer would apply brakes and vehicle would pull severely to right or left. Steering wheel would bind up & become hard to turn. Sometimes there would be excessive play in steering. Consumer is pursuing the lemon law.

20 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Brakes release during hard braking and crossing payment buckel.

21 Brake Electric Antilock problem

When applying brakes vehicle severely pulls to the right or the left. Dealer cannot identify or duplicate the problem. Please give any further details.

22 Brake Electric Antilock problem

When brake pedal is applied it goes to the floor, and the brakes don't respond for at least 30 econds to 1 minute. This happens intermittently. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.

23 Brake Electric Antilock problem

When applying brakes vehicle will pull to side, either a very mild or a severe pull. Chrysler claims it is a normal characteristic of vehicle.

24 Brake Electric Antilock problem

While driving vehicle severly pulls to the right or the left. Also, when applying the brakes. Abs system locks up, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.

25 Brake Electric Antilock problem

During a normal stopping procedure the steering wheel will lock up, get hard, and driver cannot turn. Dealer claims this is a characteristic of vehicle.

26 Brake Electric Antilock problem

When applying the brakes while hitting a bump, brakes release and let vehicle keep on going. Dealer cant find the cause of the problem.

27 Brake Electric Antilock problem

When the brakes are applied the truck pulls to the right. The dealer has tried to repair the vehicle several times unsuccessfully. Manufacturer is buying the vehicle back from consumer.

28 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Abs braking system would jerk badly when applied. Problem became worse when towing a trailer. Have taken vehicle to dealership. Mechanic indicated nothing wrong, but had carriage bearing replaced 5 times. Was test driven with service manager and problem reoccurred. Was informed to remove abs fuse. Problem existed without fuse, and caused extended stopping distance. Accident occurred due to lack of abs power.



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