Brake Electric Antilock Problems of Dodge RAM - part 1

Consumer stated while attempting to apply the brakes they grabbed and then released. As a result, the consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. No injuries reported.

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

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While driving 10 mph, brakes were applied to avoid a collision, brakes locked up, and vehicle was involved in a front crash. Vehicle was totalled, no injuries.

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While driving could step on the brake pedal to reduce or to stop vehicle. Pedal will pulse causing extended stopping distance, dealer had been contacted. Please provide more information.

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I have had problems with the brakes wearing out quickly ( had them relined twice) and the manufacturer will not honor its warranty. The brakes are very unsafe.

The steering wheel was hard to turn while driving at a low speed. The vehicle wandered across the road. The vehicle has been to the dealer on three separate occasions. The dealer replaced the steering box on two separate occasions and made some other repairs, however the problem continued. The consumer stated the brakes would grab, however the mechanic informed the consumer that was the way abs worked.

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.

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When applying brakes back wheels lock up. It's noticeable mostly in gravel or wet road. Brakes will lock up ,and make vehicle slide. Contact dealer, and dealer stated it was a problem with brakes.

Total loss of steering and braking. Am in process of replacing power steering pump/brake vacuum pump (one unit) for the second time. At time of loss of steering and braking control was driving downhill with a full size camper on ice. Slid sideways and stopped in snowbank. Am afraid to drive vehicle after second incident. Know several drivers who have experienced same problem with 2001 Dodge Rams.

Severe brake pull to the right. Worse when uneven or rutted road. Have taken the truck in 5 times and have been told that they can recreate the problem. Dodge needs to fix this safty hazard before it cause someone to be killed.

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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.

When applying brakes in a panic stop they locked up, resulting in a collision which caused minor injuries.

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.

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.

When applying brakes they locked up, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing a collision. Minor injuries sustained.

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The abs is very poor and dangerous in that on tire lock up or skid, the brakes on both rear wheels are released even if only one tire is on snow. This condition provides no stopping power. The consumer would like upgrading the abs or removing it.

Consumer was traveling about 20 mph on highway. When he applied brakes, they went soft, and vehicle hit another vehicle from behind.

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.

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.

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

Brakes lock up while driving, pedal feels hard when pushing down. Has not contacted dealer ship yet.

Braking system performs erratically. Problem with not stopping properly. Dealer / manufacturer were notified, and unwilling to assist in this matter. Please provide any further details concerning this situation.

When putting on brakes real hard vehicle will pull to left. If turning just slightly left or right, vehicle will quickly go left or right. Consumer has to really watch the road. The rear bumper is 24 inches off the ground where as the front bumper is only 21 inches.

Vehicle wanders into another lane when letting go of steering. Applying brakes and vehicle pulls to the right. Manufacturer & dealer say that vehicle is within specifications. The parts aren't available for corrections to take place.

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

When brakes are applied vehicle pulls to the right. Dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle several times, and the problem still exists.

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.

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

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.

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.

Right front brakes would hang up. Whenever applying brakes, they would grab & pull hard to the right. Took to dealer at least 3-4 times for brake problem. Mechanic would not replace the brakes due to not able to duplicate the problem which was intermittent.

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.

Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal becomes hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has duplicated problem, but doesn't have a clue what is causing it.