Service Brakes Problems of Dodge Ram 4500

Dodge Ram 4500 owners have reported 2 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brakes failed (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Dodge Ram 4500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Brakes Failed problems
1
Service Brakes problems
1

Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Dodge Ram 4500

The Brakes Failed problem

At 50 mph, the power steering pulley came off of my 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 causing the steering and brakes to fail. Thankfully,my arm strenght and trailer brakes saved me this time. According to the dealer,the power steering pump is not covered by warranty or under any recall.   Read details...

The Service Brakes problem

Our delivery driver was returning to shop after a delivery. He was on the highway and driving approximately 65 mph. He noticed that the brake pedal was becoming very hard when he pushed on it, resulting in a loss of braking power, he had no brakes.   Read details...




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