Service Brakes Problems of Dodge RAM

Dodge RAM owners have reported 435 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 30 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake electric antilock (147 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake foundation components (49 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Dodge RAM

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

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.   Read details...

The Brake Foundation Components problem

When applying brakes, only half of brakes were appyling pressure to rotors. Consumer performed repairs to vehicle. The ridge in casting keeps the caliper from floating freely applying pressure only to the piston side of the caliper.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Pads problem

At 39,000 miles right rotor became warped behind turning had to replace. A friend had same then happen on same kind of vehicle. Dealer claims maintence item. Never had to have rotor replaced on new vehilce before. Brake pads we fine.   Read details...

The Brake Disc problem

Front brakes have worn out within 26000 miles. There was no warning until externded stopping distance. Consumer had brakes checked.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Rotor problem

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge caravan. The contact stated that when he applied pressure on the break pedal at 55 mph, he heard a grinding noise and the vehicle shimmied. Break failure can lead to increased stopping distances, which can cause a vehicle crash.   Read details...




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