Brake Foundation Components Problems of Dodge Ram 1500

Dodge Ram 1500 owners have reported 17 problems related to brake foundation components (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 04/01/2005

While driving at 40 mph something under the 2001 Dodge ram malfunctioned resulting in the consumer loosing braking and steering ability. The vehicle went off an embankment and hit a tree. The consumer believed the problem may have been a ball joint or tie rod end.

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2 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 05/07/2002

While driving at 25mph brakes failed to hold, resulting in a rear end collision with another vehicle.

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3 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 06/18/1999

Brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision. Mjs.

4 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 03/13/1999

Brakes experience intermittent failure, replacement of the master cylinder and rear brakes did not rectify problems. Mjs.

5 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 02/02/1999

When applying the brakes brake pedal goes to the floor ,and the vehicle does not register. Consumer has contacted dealer.

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6 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 10/30/1998

Brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision.

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7 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 09/28/1998

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.

8 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 09/23/1998

Brakes failed overheated, rotors failed due to heat cracks.

9 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 09/03/1998

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.

10 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 11/26/1997

Whenever brakes are applied they would coast vehicle, not stopping right away. Brakes would not catch or lock. Pedal goes to floor. No pulsating. The rear brakes were adjusted, causing the braking action to become worse, front pads were replaced and later found to be glazed and brindled.

11 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 02/19/1997

While driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the brakes are soft and go straight to the floorboard. When slowing down the pedal will slowly go to the floor. Consumer has been having problems with brakes for a while, and can't detemine what the problem is.

12 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 03/25/1996

Brakes failed resulting in vehicle accident due to loss of control.

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13 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 09/28/1995

During normal driving the vehicle pulls to the right, the problem gets worse when braking is involved.

14 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500

Brakes have failed numerous times from the time I drove out of the dealership to when I had to pay to have the front ones repacked. (leased vehicle) still have the same problem dealer told me "that's just how they are" duh!!! aren't brakes suppose to stop when you press them??? also the worst problem w this truck is the constant knocking. Even the best gas. Dealer told me chrylsler is in court over this but in the mean time, some major problems are occuring re the pistons what a great lease two more years of this quality vehicle!.

15 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500

Brakes continually lock up when towing appropriate weight for vehicle. Mjs (attorney for consumer).

16 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500

Brakes locked up in wet weather causing minor rear end collision.

17 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500

Unable to stop truck safely. Brake pedal depressed to the floor,truck comes to stop very,very slowly. Lt225/75r standard size tires replaced w/sport appearance pachage p265/75r16 by manufacturer. Tires too large for brake system?.


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