Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 10/30/2001 | |||
| Problems with brake rotors. *mr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 08/15/2008 | 80000 | ||
| 1999 dodge 2500 4x4 diesel brake line corrosion led to two failures resulting in no accidents. the brake line material used has no anti corrosion properties and corrodes in the midwest salt belt from purchase. the diesel lines adjacent to the brake lines are not corroded since they are made of a material which has corrosion resistant properties. all brake lines must be replaced. this is an extremely dangerous issue especially in towing or emergency braking situations. professional opinion would be that the brake lines have only a 3-4 year safe lifetime. | |||
| 06/15/2006 | 63000 | 35 | 05/01/1999 |
| From the first 6000 miles-3 intake manifold gaskets, new tires, blow out & damaged truck, brakes ,calipers and rotors bad,transmission not right, steering not right two rear axle seals blown, new engine at 63,000. it is now blown (we believe, the computer system & torque converter should have been replaced for the start). we have all our paperwork dealership does not!!!!!!!! warranty company does. we maintained this truck extremely well!!!!! we bought a total piece of junk. *nm | |||
| 04/01/2002 | 25831 | 8 | 03/01/1999 |
| The brakes locked up, which caused consumer to pump the brakes. *jb the brakes would lock up when the weather was damp, when not in use for an extended period and when using four wheel drive all the wheels would lock up. this would only happen at temperatures of 32 degrees or colder. the manufacturer was notified and referred the consumer to the dealer for repairs. the transmission leaked at the rear output seal extension housing leaked at the case split silicone seal, the rear transmission seal leaked on the extended housing seal at the transfer case, the radio control had become inoperative, the wipers shorted out, and the fog light switch had gone bad. *scc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 11/08/2006 | 44600 | 5 | 04/14/1999 |
| Tl* - the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that he first had the brakes replaced at 36,000 miles. periodically when applying the brakes the front wheels locked, and felt a very hard pulsating in the brake pedal. the contact stated that at 42,000 miles he replaced all four tires at the dealers prodding that the problem was with the tires. at 44,000 miles he replaced the electronic module after being told that this was the problem. the contact stated that after taking the car in approximately 5 times the same problem with the brakes recurred and never did work properly. the contact stated that weather was not a factor, and that he was driving at 30 mph the times that he experienced problems with the brakes. *ak the consumer stated the vehicle pulled to the left, there was a buzzing sound coming from the radio, the lower intake gasket was replaced. the ac blew warm air. updated 04/05/07. *jb | |||
| 02/25/2003 | 97500 | 9 | 05/24/1999 |
| Brakes fail while panic breaking. appears to be complete hydraulic/ antilock failure for the period of braking that would be under antilock control. *nlm | |||
| 02/16/2003 | 98600 | 5 | 05/26/1999 |
| Under panic braking, the braking system seems to fail about the time when the anti-lock should be kicking in. massive loss of pressure for periods of less than several seconds under the panic brake conditions. load and speed do not seem to matter or be factors.*jb | |||
| 06/11/2002 | |||
| When parking vehicle and brakes were applied, there was no steering.contacted dealer.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | |||
| Brakes have been poor since purchase. they have been in for repair approximately 12 times. they pull to the left or right, intermittently and inconsitantly. dealer has been unable and unwilling to repair and dodge has refused to get involved. i tow horses and never know what is going to happen when i step on the breaks. this truck is not safe.*ak | |||
| While driving at county speed limit applied brakes and vehicle skidded instead of coming to a stop. mechanic stated there was a malfunction within abs brake system.*ak | |||
| 07/25/2001 | 5 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Brakes overheating causing wheels to become hot. wheels are condinsating on inside causing rust on inside of wheel causing valve stem failure and tires to become gaulted to wheel making it imposable to save tire for repare. (dot number: m32k tiresize: lt24575r16) | |||
| 07/08/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| When pulling load back brakes will not operate, and all work is done by front brakes. this causes front brakes to get real hot. after taking trailer off and going down on a dirt road, back brakes will lock up and vehicle will slide. tsb 05-04098 was issued, stating proportional valve had to be replaced.*ak also, the front brakes and caliper repeatdly fails almost every 3000 miles. *yh | |||
| 03/26/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| While backing out from a parking space and applying brakes, pedal became very hard and resisted. both brakes and power steering failed. cause unknown. *ak.et. | |||
| 09/07/1999 | |||
| When driving and applying the brakes vehicle pulls to the left. at high speed it will jerk the steering wheel out of consumer's hand. contacted dealer, and he was aware of the problem. it has been to the dealer four times. *ak | |||
| 09/07/1999 | |||
| When traveling at about 60mph on the highway went to apply brakes vehicle pulled to the left. also, steering wheel began to jerk out of driver's hands. contacted dealer who was aware of the problem. *ak | |||
| 09/07/1999 | |||
| While driving on highway and applying brakes, vehicle pulls to the left. at high speed it will jerk the steering wheel out of hand. contacted dealer, and he was aware of the problem. it has been in to the dealer four times. now, it will pull to the right. after a total of 30 days for repairs dealership says vehicle is within specifictions. *ak | |||
| 01/07/1999 | |||
| While driving at a speed of 35 mph and applying the brakes vehicle dives off the left, barely missing other vehicles.the higher the speed the worst this problem gets. *ak | |||
| 03/15/1999 | |||
| Abs light came on and stayed on.consumer contacted dealer. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 01/11/1999 | |||
| While driving at 35 mph steering went out, causing consumer to run into a tree. also, when applying the brakes, they were hard and didn't stop the vehicle. in addition, engine sopped/ no deployment of driver's air bag upon impact. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | |||
| 2 | |||
| When pulling load back brakes will not operate, and all work is done by front brakes. this causes front brakes to get real hot. after taking trailer off and going down on a dirt road, back brakes will lock up and vehicle will slide. tsb 05-04098 was issued, stating proportional valve had to be replaced.*ak also, the front brakes and caliper repeatdly fails almost every 3000 miles. *yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 2 | |||
| When pulling load back brakes will not operate, and all work is done by front brakes. this causes front brakes to get real hot. after taking trailer off and going down on a dirt road, back brakes will lock up and vehicle will slide. tsb 05-04098 was issued, stating proportional valve had to be replaced.*ak also, the front brakes and caliper repeatdly fails almost every 3000 miles. *yh | |||
| 12/25/1998 | 6 | ||
| While driving at any speed and applying the brakes, vehicle jerks to the left or the right. vehicle has been taken to the repair shop six times, and the dealer can't determine the cause. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 11/01/1999 | |||
| Front brake calipers failed and replaced 3 times. *et | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 08/31/1999 | |||
| Abs system doesnt work at all. front brakes when appplied will lock up and rear wheels dont work at all they just roll along. put two set of barke pads on front. almost had four collision. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 07/17/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that while driving at any speed and with no warning brake rotors wore out, causing extended stopping distance. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 06/06/2004 | 80000 | 1 | |
| While driving 10 mph brake pedal proceeded to the floor. as a result, rear brake line broke. no impact reported. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 08/28/2007 | 47246 | 1 | 06/28/2007 |
| My 1999 dodge ram 2500 has 47000 miles on it. while going down a hill a brake line burst. i was able to get it stopped without damage. had it towed to the garage and it appears that most all of the brake lines from the vacuum booster to the rear are very rusty and ready to burst too. researching this i find this to be common with dodge ram pickups. this should not happen with such low mileage. | |||
| 09/16/2006 | 72110 | 1 | 05/06/1999 |
| The hard brake line on my truck rusted through just behind the fuel tank causing loss of braking while driving. this appears to be a serious problem on most or all 1996 and newer dodge trucks. after searching the web i found thousands of other dodge truck owners with the identical problem. is there a recall to notify owners and correct this serious problem? my truck has no other rust and has been garage kept since new. the entire brake line from the master cylinder to the rear of the vehicle needs to be replaced and the system bleed. *nm | |||