Two problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, it was discovered that the rear brake pads were disintegrating and caused the vehicle to lose braking power. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the failure was a direct result of the salt in the winter. The brake pads were not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of failure. The failure mileage was 37,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge journey sxt. The contact stated while applying the brakes, the steering wheel and the entire vehicle began to shake abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the front and rear rotors were replaced. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer several times for the failure. The dealer replaced the front and rear rotors and brake pads four times. The rear differential assembly was also replaced. The failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was awaiting further inspection of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,143 and the current mileage was 52,175.