Brakes Failed Problems of Dodge Ram 2500

Tl- the contact owns a 1995 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while performing routine brake maintenance, he discovered that the keeper pin failed, causing the brakes to fail. The contact personally confirmed the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure and current mileages were 226,000. Kmj.

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the brakes seized and could not be depressed to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the brake pedal was pulsating abnormally when depressed. The contact then crashed into a tractor as a result of the brake failure and caused minor damage to the vehicle. The contact spoke to the manufacturer and was instructed to take the vehicle to the dealer to be inspected. The dealer advised the contact that one of the headlights was damaged and that the vehicle could only be inspected by an engineer sent by the manufacturer. The contact was awaiting inspection by an engineer. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 85,025.

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Brakes failed unexpectedly. No accident. Got out of truck to check and saw brake fluid running out of hole in the top of the frame behind auxiliary fuel tank. Was able to carefully limp home with it.

Abs brake controller failure due to corrosion at connector.

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The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. While pulling into the driveway at 5 mph, the steering wheel locked. The contact applied the brakes and the vehicle struck the concrete wall of his garage. The vehicle was towed to the mechanic and he stated that the brakes failed. The mechanic also stated that the power steering shaft was damaged and the belt was wrapped around the fan. The current and failure mileages were 36,693.

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I purchased a 1997 Dodge 2500 ram pickup truck in November of 1996. Within a few weeks I experienced a brake failure when I hit the brakes hard. I managed to change lanes to avoid an accident and tried many times after that to get the brakes to fail. But it didn't happen again until almost a year later. Same result, no accident and couldn't repeat the problem. I brought the vehicle to the dealer for some warranty work and reported the brake failure to the service manager. They tested the vehicle many times and still could not produce brake failure. The problem occurred eleven times more since the last failure and this time I had an accident. Fortunately, I was able to miss the stalled vehicle in front of me by changing lanes and hitting a car along side going the same speed. This resulted in property damage to both vehicles but no bodily injury. If I had continued straight into the stalled vehicle, going about 30-35 mph, I would have caused serious bodily injury to the passengers of the stalled car. My truck has the diesel option and weighs over 9000 pounds. It would have crushed the stalled Honda and injured all the occupants. To date, only normal parts replacements have been done on the brake system and the brake computer has never been replaced. The vehicle will be going in to the local dealer for replacement of the brake computer at my cost and my request for replacement.

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Vehicle was traveling at 20 mph when all of a sudden the driver noticed that he lost the steering and brakes. The power steering and the brakes failed when the consumer was hooking the vehicle up to a trailer. The brake failure returned and caused an accident.

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Driver stated that brakes failed on vehicle while trying to stop at intersection resulting in crash with another vehicle.

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I bought a new 2003 Dodge 2500 cummins diesel 5. 9l 24l from cerritos Dodge on Feb 26th 2003 , now miles 2591 3 weeks later I received a transmission recall. On 9th may I gave the truck for suggested repairs and received back same evening. Next morning 10th of may 2003 , Saturday , traffic was very light ,I went to work headed 91 west , on ramp carmenita & exited garfield . Use of brakes was practically not required . The truck was parked all day. Around 6 in the evening headed fwy east 91 , in medium traffic , when the two cars in front of me have a fender bender , and stop in the fast lane I am watching all this as I am going about 40 mph. I press the brakes. The brakes work just a bit half way then become like wet sponge , give way and the pedal goes down. The brakes fail , and I can't stop the truck. I hit the car in front of me at about 30 miles per hour. A police report is processed, the front fender punctured my trucks radiator, and the truck was towed to cerritos Dodge . My family arrives . My wife, daughter, and my son all 3 check the brakes and the didn't work. The fleet manager mr dan petty , who was on duty at this time, and had negotiated the sale of this vehicle to me , physically tested the brakes . He confirmed the brakes did not work. There was no pressure - no brakes. Mr dan petty discussed with his sales staff, mr rico barrios and the manager on duty they confirmed that this would be a manufacturing defect, and would have to be looked into by Chrysler corporation. Today is 1 week past - the 17th of may 2003, another Saturday . The truck has been parked at the cerritos Dodge dealership service lot . No one from Chrysler has shown up. The service personnel just say- we cannot do anything . This is a Chrysler problem because it is a brand new truck with only 2591 miles . No one is taking any action. Please help.

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When the truck comes to a stop the brakes feel normal and then without any warning the brake fail. At the point you must hit the brake pedal a second time to be able to stop.

Ongoing / intermittent problem with vehicle experiencing brake failure on five occasions when shifting in reverse. Dealer notified, and informed consumer vacuum system needed to be replaced, and was unable to replace it due to national back orders.

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Anti-skid brake control failed to work. Dealer informs this is not a warranty repairable item, nor is it covered under Chrysler 100,ooo mile maximum wrap warranty. Non wear safety components such as air bags, anti skid brakes, should be covered the length of the service contract period. This is a safety defect.

Rotors and disc changed twice. Brakes have been changed every 10-15,000 miles. Consumer doesn't haul anythng to wear brakes out. Serviceman said braking system was inadequate, causing extended stopping distance, light came on, and brakes failed.

Rear brakes failed, and vehicle pulled either to the right or left, incident occurred at any time and at any speed. The dealer could not duplicate the problem. It resulted in three accidents.

Entire braking system failure cannot be repaired due to engineering defect. Vehicle involved in three collisions due to brake failure.

Brakes failed.

Under a hard stop, if the rear wheels bounce any, the brakes will fail.

When applying the abs brakes in a sudden stop situation, the vehicle brakes failed. Please describe.