general problems of the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v821000 (brake transmission shift interlock) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The glenn polk Ford located at (4320 n interstate 35, gainesville, TX 76240 (940) 668-8770) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. "parts distribution disconnect" as.

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 50 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 30 mph, the power steering failed. The vehicle has had a past failure with the brakes, corrosion of the frame, a cracked dashboard, and warning indicators illuminating since 26,000 miles. The vehicle was repaired for these failures, but not for the steering failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.

The contact owned a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while exiting a parking lot and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the brake pedal floored, causing the contact to roll to a stop on the side of the road. The abs and brake warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to drive at 2 mph to their home. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that the brake line had blown and replaced it where it had failed. Approximately 6 months later, the abs and brake warning lights illuminated again. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed no leaks. When restarting the vehicle, the warning lights were no longer illuminated. While driving at an unknown speed, the abs and brake lights illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to meineke car care center to a certified mechanic. The following morning, the lights were not illuminated. The vehicle was returned to meineke car care center, who stated that it may have been a computer glitch causing the lights to illuminate, then turn off when the vehicle was restarted. The contact had the brakes replaced as routine maintenance; however, after doing so, while driving in the rain at approximately 25 mph and attempting to apply the brakes, the brakes failed, causing the vehicle to rear-end the vehicle in front. The air bags did not deploy. The contact did not sustain injuries or require medical attention. The contact assumed the other driver had injuries, but could not confirm. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive at a slow speed to their home. The abs and brake lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to meineke car care center, where it was diagnosed that the other brake line had blown. The front end and brake line, which had blown was repaired. After the vehicle had been repaired, when coming to a stoplight, the failure occurred again, causing the vehicle to crash a second time. There were no injuries, air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact drove the vehicle to meineke car care center, who was.

I have a 2001 Dodge ram pu which apparently was poorly designed with car brakes---per my mechanic and the dealer. It's my opinion that Dodge should reimburse me for the several brake jobs I've had to do since purchasing the truck and create a recall to have these undersize/unsafe brakes replaced. Thanks.

The brake steel line which runs down the frame on the drivers side rotted out lucky my wife had just pulled out the driveway and was not at a high rate of speed if this happened on the highway someone could have been killed.

: the contact stated while driving 65 mph the right rear tire detached from the vehicle. Afterwards the vehicle fell to the ground and was pulled to the side of the road. After the tire was located the vehicle was towed to a local independent repair shop for inspection. The mechanic replaced the brake shoes and drums, wheel nuts and studs, combination spring kit and self adjuster kit. The manufacturer was alerted.

The rear brakes on the vehicle do not function properly causing it to roll to a stop and almost hitting another vehicle. Manufacturer has been notified by consumer.

When the consumer applied the brakes, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance.