Dodge Ram 1500 owners have reported 6 parking brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common parking brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake linkage and cable (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems | |
| Parking Brake Linkage And Cable problems | |
| Conventional Parking Brake problems |
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the plastic emergency brake lever broke off. The vehicle was previously replaced by the dealer in October 2009 for the identical failure. The failure recurred again in October 2010. The vehicle was not repaired. Read details...
Front brakes: pulsation, vibration, shaking. New rotors were replaced. Dealer wants to re-surface front brakes and install front brake pads? I've had nothing but problems with the front brakes. The emergency brake cable broke and was replaced as well. Read details...
While the vehicle was parked with engine running, consumer stopped to pick up some mail. As consumer stepped out of vehicle, he fell down, accidently hit or may have hit the emergency brake that was stopping the parked vehicle, and vehicle rolled down with parking brake o. Read details...