Brake Light On problems of the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500

Three problems related to brake light on have been reported for the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/13/2015

My abs and brake warning lights both came on in the instrument panel ( dash ) while driving. Can there possibly be a safety issue with the braking system.

2 Brake Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/24/2012

The factory installed trailer brake controller outputs the same voltage at all settings from 0-10. This results in the brakes of my lightweight trailer locking up whenever the brakes are applied and heavier trailers will not lockup in hard braking tests.

3 Brake Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/27/2012

Brakes mushy, go all way to floor, need to be pumped before each stop. Bad cold start engine noise could make engine stop working according to Chrysler repair bulletin. Chrysler refused to repair either defect - brake light flashes and stays on much longer due to pumping and need for constant pedal action. According to on-line search the above defects are common in Dodge rams - Chrysler refusing to repair - claims "brakes working normally" - please advise what to do. Thanks douglas g. Reiman.


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