Air Brake Problems of Dodge RAM

Dodge RAM owners have reported 9 air brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common air brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake antilock (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake disc rotor (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Brake related problems of Dodge RAM


Recently reported Air Brake problems of Dodge RAM

The Air Brake Antilock problem

On three occasions brakes have lost pressure to hydraulic system. On last incident accident was the result of losing braking entirely. Since system totally failed and inspection of braking components,excluding abs, have not uncovered defect it,but light on abs system has turned on -indicating   Read details...

The Air Brake Disc Rotor problem

Replacement of both driver and passenger side front disc rotors required due to cracking of the actual rotors. After only 23000 miles this is not expected wear. No excessive use of brakes during this time. Due to safety reasons, rotors were replaced.   Read details...

The Air Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problem

Axle brake system failed. Yh   Read details...

The Air Brake problem

Having total brake failure. Brakes worked one minute and the next time total failure. In 2001 power steering pump and gear box were replaced due to total failure.   Read details...




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