Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 6 | 06/12/1996 | |
| Entire braking system failure cannot be repaired due to engineering defect. vehicle involved in three collisions due to brake failure. | |||
| Premature wear and failure of rear brake shoes. brakes have been repeatedly repaired; problem still exist. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 02/06/2002 | 1 | 12/01/1996 | |
| No summary listed for above vvehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 14 | ||
| When braking vehicle pulls to left or right, and it is very servere at times.vehicle has been into repair shop over 14 times for pulling.*ak the vehicle had defect, but the manufacturer was unwilling to rectify the problem. this vehicle was not safe to drive. *yh | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 1 | ||
| 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. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1997 | |||
| Brake system still not functioning correctly as of sept 12, 1999. in mediation with one dealership, waiting for reponse. have been told by my mediator that this seems like a manufacturer's defect. in 2 dealerships 12 times for brakes. no one has fixed them properly yet. i've been told by mediator to find out if the newer models have the same problem. if not, what was done to correct problem. can this be retrofitted to my vehicle. if nothing can be done to repair this vehicle i'm taking chrylser to court for a replacement. please advise or comment.*ak | |||
| 07/12/1998 | |||
| Whenever consumer is driving on wet or damp roads the brakes would lock-up if applied. *ak | |||
| 10/26/1996 | 3 | ||
| 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. *ak | |||
| 08/19/1997 | 06/19/1996 | ||
| Abs brakes failed seven times. also replaced rotors. | |||
| 03/12/1996 | |||
| The rear brakes with abs are not performing. when the brakes are applied the car swerves left or right. *ak | |||
| 01/10/1996 | 4 | 01/10/1996 | |
| Loss of vacuum power assist overnight, no brakes until vacuum pump builds up pressure. lost control of vehicle and rolled into the street due to loss of brakes. also front brakes pulll to the right. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1996 | ||
| The vehicle pulls/drifts to the left when braking urgently at all speeds, the rotors, drums, and tracking bar have been replaced twice but the problem still persists. nlm | |||
| 8 | |||
| Between jan.1998 through oct. 1999 vehicle has been through eight sets of brakes, front rotors turned three times, rear drums turned once, excessive wear of the brake components. *mjs | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 05/01/2000 | |||
| A number of dodge trucks have this same problem, mild to severe pulling when braking, mine is so bad that it will change lanes unless you counter steer just before hitting the brakes. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 08/19/1997 | 06/19/1996 | ||
| Abs brakes failed seven times. also replaced rotors. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 03/21/1996 | 3 | 02/15/1996 | |
| Brake drums out of round causing vibration and intermittent failure almost resulting in one accident. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 4 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Rear brake drums failed, causing vibration while braking. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 11/10/2004 | 1 | ||
| While turning right or left consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. consumer noticed that the front tires were rubbing against the brake lines. this caused the brake lines to wear out prematurely. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. *ak | |||
| 06/10/2004 | 134604 | 1 | 01/03/1996 |
| While operating my 1996 dodge ram 2500 ext cab 4x4 diesel, i suddenly lost the normal braking, on the vehicle i swerved to the right to avoid hitting another vehicle, just barely missing another in slowing/stopping(only had front brakes). the rear steel brake line had rusted through, located inside rear frame rail drivers side, next to fuel tank,where the bracket holds the line next to the frame. this vehicle is only 8 years old, and extremely well maintained(maintenance records available) i also noticed that the other coated (zink) lines are also rusting. the line was replaced. should this be happening????????? system has silicone brake fluid.*** i have the rusted brake line if someone needs to inspect it.*** if someone needs to see it. *jb | |||
| 09/29/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving at 30 mph applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. vehicle was towed to an independent shop, technician found that brake lines were rusted and leaked fuel. *ak | |||
| 06/29/2002 | 1 | 06/01/2096 | |
| Main brake line has rusted and ruptured, other line is deteriorated. the line ruptured at home not on the road. this could have been a dangerous situation.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 05/12/1998 | |||
| After stopping about 4 or 5 times had no vaccum assist on the brakes, causing driver to rear end another vehicle and damaging the front bumper. the dealer was aware of the problem, and stated that a larger vacuum tank could be installed to correct prolbem at owner's expense. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 01/10/1996 | 4 | 01/10/1996 | |
| Loss of vacuum power assist overnight, no brakes until vacuum pump builds up pressure. lost control of vehicle and rolled into the street due to loss of brakes. also front brakes pulll to the right. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 09/11/2006 | 125000 | 4 | 10/10/1996 |
| I went to stop at a red light under normal conditions and the brake petal went to the floor and i rear ended an suv. my vehicle was towed to a repair shop to find that three of the four brake lines rusted out and the one that stayed intact was leaking. i did heavy damage to the suv as well as pushed in my bumper and damaged the hood. also the application of the emeregency brake did nothing. *nm | |||
| 09/15/2003 | 94000 | 1 | 08/01/1996 |
| When braking at any speed, the brake pedal felt hard and braking distance was extended. the consumer noticed the hose to the brake booster was oily. there was a recall, but this vehicle was not included in recall due to vin. *ak *cb *jb | |||
| 08/26/2003 | 92300 | 1 | 08/01/1996 |
| The vacuum system was replaced twice due to oil contamination. consumer was told about a recall on the check valve. per manufacturer. this vehicle was not affected. however the check valve was missing on this vehicle. *ak recall# 97v068000. this caused the heater/a/c controls to fail and the vacuum hose leading to the master cylinder booster system. (full of oil and not functioning) the hose which lead to the brake booster was soft. the consumer had work done to the brake wiring system but immediately after the brake light had come on as the consumer was leaving the service dealer. the dealer didn't address the vacuum oil problem, but wanted to fix the unrelated problems. the air vent would not close while the vehicle was in motion. *scc *jb | |||