Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| Rear brakes were defective. when consumer took vehicle for inspection he was having front end problems. *ak | |||
| 03/09/2001 | |||
| Vehicle started to vibrate at 55 mph. consumer slowed it down to 35mph, applied brakes and brakes failed. dealer found brake fluid was contaminated, brake system replaced. *ak | |||
| 09/28/1998 | 4 | ||
| The brake system wears out every 9000 miles or so. had entire brake system from rotors/ pads and shoes and calipers replaced. changed at least 4 different times. took to dealer each time for brake repair. *ak | |||
| 04/03/1997 | 0 | ||
| Driving vehicle about 25 mph; applied brakes; pedal went to floor; vehicle did not stop; vehicle in front was rearended near left rear; air bag did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 08/30/1996 | 0 | ||
| While driving vehicle, trying to put on brakes, they would lock up for no reason/failed to hold, extended stopping distance, brakes in front are mechanical & rear brakes are abs; had vehicle at shop, but problem was not/could not be repaired. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 11/07/1997 | |||
| Abs sensor wiring replaced due to abs light coming on. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | |||
| 03/09/2001 | |||
| Vehicle started to vibrate at 55 mph. consumer slowed it down to 35mph, applied brakes and brakes failed. dealer found brake fluid was contaminated, brake system replaced. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 09/28/1998 | 4 | ||
| The brake system wears out every 9000 miles or so. had entire brake system from rotors/ pads and shoes and calipers replaced. changed at least 4 different times. took to dealer each time for brake repair. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brake shoes and pads failed. nlm | |||
| 07/24/1995 | 1 | 12/08/1994 | |
| Brake pads failed causing noise. | |||
| 4 | |||
| Brake pads have failed several times, rotors failed one time. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 03/20/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer was approaching a traffic light having enough time to brake.pedal went straight to the floor, and vehicle had to swerve and run into a small ditch to avoid a collison. dealer stated they have never seen anything like it. inner and outer rotors were casting in one piece.*ak one of the rotors split into two parts, and the other rotor rusted. both were replaced. *yh | |||
| 06/12/1997 | |||
| When driving and applying the brakes and when coming to a stop, the vehicle will pull to the right. consumer states both rotors have been replaced. *ak | |||
| 4 | |||
| Brake pads have failed several times, rotors failed one time. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 08/29/2003 | 108000 | 1 | 05/01/1996 |
| My brake lines blew out in my 1995 4wd 1500 ram pickup truck, causing an accident.*ak | |||