Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 02/01/2013 | 100000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that while driving various speeds and depressing the brakes, the vehicle would jerk to the left. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised the contact that they were unable to duplicate the failure. as a precaution, the brakes were replaced. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000. the current mileage was approximately 104,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 02/01/2013 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that while driving various speeds and depressing the brakes, the vehicle would jerk to the left. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised the contact that they were unable to duplicate the failure. as a precaution, the brakes were replaced. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000. the current mileage was approximately 104,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 02/01/2013 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds and depressing on the brakes the vehicle would jerk to the left. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. after diagnosis they advised him that they were unable to duplicate the failure, but went on and replaced the brakes on the vehicle. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000. the current mileage was approximately 104,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 05/10/2005 | 1 | 01/31/2003 | |
| 05/26/05 noise in front end clunking while driving, took to dealer not where we bought the truck from because they were not helping us with any of the other problems we were having. ball joints were loose hub frozen replaced the right hub bearing and both side ball joints. replaced the front axle u joints replaced the brake pads now it is march 13 2006 and the ball joints need to be replaced again , and u joints are bad. seems to be one problem after another. *jb | |||
| 04/01/2003 | 8 | 03/21/2003 | |
| Problems with defective brakes on a 2003 dodge ram. *mr the brakes would self engage while the vehicle was in motion, nearly causing accidents, the a/c was always inoperative blowing out hot air, the a/c compressor made a clunking noise when engaged, the vehicle had been back to the dealer for major engine repairs, a broken piston rod was found and could have been the cause for the engine knocking, there was a vibration upon acceleration. *sc *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/03/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving at any speed consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front. abs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 04/24/2006 | 77000 | 1 | 11/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure at 50 mph the brakes failed. the emergency brake was pushed to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was slowly driven home. upon inspection, it was noticed the front left brake line was touching the rim. the dealer and manufacturer were alerted.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | |||
| 06/18/2004 | 10000 | 1 | 08/18/2003 |
| 2003 dodge ram 2500 pickup with cummins diesel engine. loss of power steering and power brakes simultaniously due to failure of fitting on power steering pump. happened on a highway while towing a trailer making stopping and manuvering difficult and dangerous. this is not an isolated event. i know of several others with same events due to powersteering pump /hose issues. some ofthese are detailed on the web site www.turbodieselregistry.com which is a site for owners of diesel dodge rams note: below date is an approximatedate. did not feel need to report it until hearing of others with similar failure. if exact date is needed please e-mail me. thanks for your interest in the safety of the motoring public. | |||