Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 1600 | 25 | 06/28/2001 | |
| Consumer called complaining about having problems with the brakes. while driving the vehicle on the snow consumer feels that only the front brakes work but not the rear ones. dealer was contacted and stated that there is no problems with it. ts | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 12/05/2011 | 94000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. the contact noticed that the rear passenger side brake caliber bracket was fractured. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced both the driver and passenger side caliber brackets. the current and the failure mileages were 94,000. | |||
| 12/05/2011 | 94000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. the contact noticed that the rear passenger side brake caliber bracket was fractured. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced both the driver and passenger side caliber brackets. the current and the failure mileages were 94,000. kmj | |||
| 12/05/2011 | 94000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. the contact noticed the right rear brake caliber bracket had fractured. neither the dealer or the manufacturer were notified of the failure, nor was the vehicle diagnosed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced both right and left caliber brackets. the current and the failure mileages were 94,000. bw | |||
| 09/17/2010 | 110500 | ||
| Performing scheduled maintence on a 2002 dodge ram 1500 a wet spot was located on a crimped fitting portion of the front brake hoss. further investigation by lightly pressing and pushing on the affected area resulted in a total breakage and failure of the assembly. the failure is when the crimped steel portion of the connection breaks due to severe rust/corrosion on the affected area. consequences of the failure could include a loss of braking effort resulting in a crash or loss of control of the vehicle due to its severely compromised ability to come to a complete stop when needed. the repair to correct the failure included replacing both front brake hoses, all associated hardware and bleeding the brake system. the failed parts were saved for documentational purposes. | |||
| 10/10/2007 | 101000 | 1 | |
| My 2002 ram 1500 has problems holding the idle it fluctuates up and down. when i first bought it the idle was so low it cut off once. they made a computer adjustment then that worked for a little while. i have had to hold the brake down harder than normal at a stop. this happens all the time. i have cleaned the throttle body replaced air filter. seems like another computer problem to me. *tr | |||
| 08/06/2008 | 10205 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. the contact took his vehicle to a state inspection station, but the vehicle failed due to rear brake failure. he took the vehicle to the dealer and they wanted to adjust the rear brakes; however, the contact refused because the brakes were self-adjusting. he then took the vehicle to his mechanic friend and they checked the lines for rapid flow. the contact's friend stated that the distribution valve was the cause of the failure. he also stated that fluid was not getting into the brakes adequately. the two needle valves were rusty. the manufacturer has not been notified. the current mileage was 10,218 and failure mileage was 10,205. | |||
| 06/17/2003 | 1 | 06/17/2003 | |
| While trying to drive around a curve the driver tried to brake and the vehicle pulled to the right. the vehicle also bounced which made it difficult to control the vehicle. the driver was able to regain control of the vehicle. this happened the same day after purchasing the vehicle. dodge, ram, 1500 quad cab. *ak | |||
| 05/06/2003 | 1 | ||
| The dealer changed 3 set of rotors and brakes in the past year, however the problem recurred. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/04/2007 | 81000 | 1 | 06/27/2002 |
| Oil pan was replaced due to rust. covered by warranty, with $100 deductible. apparently chrysler can't build a pan that will last a full five years. also, on third set of brakes at 81k miles. apparently, as soon as i traded my toyota, i started driving like an old lady. either that, or the brakes on the truck are substandard. emergency brake handle broke in less than 1 year. etc.......... | |||
| 02/01/2006 | 72000 | 1000 | |
| When on the slightest rough surface, this truck jumps and bounces all over the road. i lose all control of the truck when it is jumping. worse, the brakes bounce and grab when you apply them. dangerous. wide spread knowledge of these safety issues. need a resolution and recall. *jb | |||
| 10/15/2004 | 42000 | 1 | |
| While driving 40 mph consumer applied the brakes and vehicle did not stop. the front wheel hub assembly broke on driver's side, causing the vehicle to flip.*ak | |||
| 09/26/2003 | 4500 | 2 | |
| Two days after purchasing the vehicle brake failed, at 4500 miles while driving at 40-mph. while applying the brakes pedal went to the floor, and there were no brakes at all. as result, vehicle was involved in a front collision. both times dealer could not find anything wrong with the vehicle.*ak | |||
| While driving and upon pressing brakes, vehicle will lurch about eight or nine feet.this has happened at least five times. took vehicle to dealer, and problem has not been remedied as of yet. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 07/14/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving 35 mph consumer applied the brake pedal and the rear brakes locked. however consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. the driver will contact the dealer in the near future. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 05/04/2003 | 1 | ||
| The consumer was denied service for a recall which pertained to his vehicle. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 02/27/2004 | 32000 | 1 | 06/26/2002 |
| While driving vehicle jerked forward when consumer tried to down shift the transmission gears. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak in addition, consumer is having trouble with tires and its sidewall and requesting manufacturer to design tires for off road conditions. front brake rotors are warped and the pads have 80 percent left at 34,000 miles. *la | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 12/04/2001 | 150 | 3 | 12/03/2001 |
| The vehicle vibrated when the brakes were applied at various speeds of 0-65 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer notice water was not draining from the rotors. the excess water caused the rotors to become out of round. *jb | |||
| 09/10/2004 | 12000 | 3 | 05/20/2002 |
| 2002 dodge ram 1500 4x4 - brake shimmy / shake, reduced braking power. rotors replaced twice in 20,000, problem still hapenning. could not stop quickly almost causing a severe accident.*ak | |||
| 02/27/2004 | 32000 | 1 | 06/26/2002 |
| While driving vehicle jerked forward when consumer tried to down shift the transmission gears. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak in addition, consumer is having trouble with tires and its sidewall and requesting manufacturer to design tires for off road conditions. front brake rotors are warped and the pads have 80 percent left at 34,000 miles. *la | |||
| 10/01/2003 | 26000 | 3 | 05/18/2003 |
| Rotors on 2002 dodge ram is warped. again for third time in 6 months. truck shimmies or shakes violently when brakes applied. go to www.dodgetruckworld.com and look up brakes in the forum section. dealer won't fix under warranty. truck is almost uncontrollable when brakes applied at high speeds (20 and above). *nlm | |||
| 20000 | 3 | ||
| Vehicle pulsated when applying the brakes. dealer replaced the rotors three times within the last 20,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 11/11/2003 | 25000 | 1 | 03/01/2002 |
| 2002 2wd dodge ram 1500 quad cab 4.7l - at 25000 miles, dealer found warped front rotors causing my described hard shimmy in front end while braking. solution was to turn rotors to eliminate the warping. at 29500 miles, took truck to dealer again, and dealer informed that rotors needed to be turned again, and it needed new pads to correct the shimmy. now at 32000 miles, shimmy is back and dealers are saying truck needs new rotors. should not have to replace rotors on a truck that does not haul, tow, or is driven hard. i have owned trucks of other makes, and none needed brake rotors until at least 75000 miles. i feel there is some problem with this product that should be investigated. to the date, i have spent over $400 for these repairs, and they expect rotor replacement to cost nearly another $400. *ak | |||
| 09/22/2003 | 22000 | 1 | 02/01/2002 |
| When applying the brakes steering wheel would jerk either right or left after driving approximately 50 mph. took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic indicated that brake rotors were severely warped.*ak *jb *nlm | |||
| 08/09/2003 | 27709 | 2 | 05/09/2003 |
| Wheels on my 2002 dodge ram with 17 inch alloy (grey looking) option wheels has air ventalation openings for the rotors which is too small and doesn't allow enough air to cool off rotors. .this defect in the wheels opening causes rotors to overheat quickly and not be able to cool off. this warps the rotors causing increased stopping distances, and shimmy or shake when brakes applied. truck vibrates harshly at highway speeds when going to slow down at off ramps. if wheels were designed to allow more air. i have brought to dealer to check brake system and it's found that brakes are fine but rotors are warped. 3000 miles later and rotors are warped again. this will keep happening unless i change rims and my dodge ram . at dodge truck world.com there is a list of owners with same problem . this also could cause fire or inability to stop.*ak | |||
| 05/25/2003 | 24000 | 1 | 05/09/2003 |
| 2002 dodge ram 1500 i just bought has a shke or shimmy at braking and highway speeds. on the interstate when driving 50mph truck shakes. go 70mph truck is worse. so going 50 to 70 mphs truck shakes. the faster i go the more violently it shakes. this is a real distraction while driving. tires are new, they show no wear. i have bought it with 23500 miles on it. it's al;so a certified truck. when stopping soon as you apply brakes it shimmies or shakes violently. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 05/01/2003 | |||
| The brake line rusted. this caused loud noise and extend stopping distance. *nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 07/28/2002 | |||
| While driving at any speed and with warning master brake cylinder had cracked, and wascausing fluid to leak. dealer notified.*ak | |||