Four problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision.
While driving the vehicle at 55 mph the vehicle went to the right then to the left, going into oncoming traffic. Also, while applying the brakes the pedal went straight to the floorboard, consumer had to pump the brakes two to three times to get the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The vehicle has been in for repairs seven times, and the dealer still can't find the problem. Power steering pump was faulty.
Brakes failed overheated, rotors failed due to heat cracks.
While driving 25 mph and applying the brakes and the vehicle did'nt sto. , consumer had to pump the brakes three to four times to get the vehicle to come to a complete stop also, tires locked up in process of trying to get the vehicle to stop. Vehicle had been three to four times for repairs, and still can't deterimine the problem.