10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,474 miles

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1999 Dodge Ram 2500 brakes problems

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1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Owner Comments (Page 3 of 4)

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problem #34

Jun 152000

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The truck pulls left when braking. When loaded or towing a trailer you have to have both hands on the wheel or you will be in the ditch or worse yet pulled into oncoming traffic. I have had the truck to 3 different dealers at Chrysler request for a total of 6 repair attempts and 28 days in the shop. The last visit was for 8 days and included leaving my truck and trailer yet the truck still isn't repaired. The Chrysler rep has placed the blame on my trailer and called my problem a questionable repair because I'm towing a trailer with my truck. Worst customer service I've ever encountered!!

- North Branch, MN, USA

problem #33

Oct 122000

Ram 2500

  • miles
Defective rotors and pads/excessive wear of front rotors and pads at 18,000 miles. Informed that possible replacement maybe needed. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that was a normal condition for that vehicle. Feel free to provide any further details.

- Littleton, CO, USA

problem #32

Oct 052000

(reported on)

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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. Also, the front brakes and caliper repeatdly fails almost every 3000 miles.

- Medford, OR, USA

problem #31

Aug 272000

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Brakes release during hard braking and crossing payment buckel.

- Bolingbrook, IL, USA

problem #30

Aug 242000

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
When applying brakes vehicle will shoot hard to the left or to the right, pulling vehicle into the next lane. Consumer must fight to regain steering control. Dealer cannot duplicate defect.

- Salesville, OH, USA

problem #29

Jan 012000

Ram 2500

  • miles
When traveling on the road and applying brakes vehicle will pull to the left or right intermittently. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership, and mechanic couldn't duplicate the problem.

- Lebanon, IL, USA

problem #28

Apr 242000

Ram 2500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Was traveling 45-50mph & would apply brakes, and they would lock up. Rear ABS brakes do not work properly. Rear ended another vehicle. Air bags failed to deploy due to a lack of brakes. Vehicle slide 100 ft before the impact happened. There were no injuries.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #27

Jun 181999

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving on highway, approached a traffic light, applied brakes and vehicle pulled to the right extremely hard, and went out of control. Contacted dealer. They repaired vehicle by putting shims behind the driver's side front wheel. Wheel was not on hub after installing shims, shims did not fix problem.

- Warrenton, VA, USA

problem #26

Mar 112000

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While towing a trailer hitch bent. Then consumer received recall 00V107000 concerning trailer hitch bracket cracking due to fatigue. Dealer could not replace hitch because it was not cracked. They could put a bracket on according to the recall. Consumer felt this was unsafe. Also, when using anti-lock brakes, consumer would lose braking power if going over a bump or over some gravel.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #25

May 092000

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
When applying brakes vehicle severely pulls to the right or the left. Dealer cannot identify or duplicate the problem.

- Woodbury, MN, USA

problem #24

May 042000

(reported on)

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When brake pedal is applied it goes to the floor, and the brakes don't respond for at least 30 econds to 1 minute. This happens intermittently. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.

- Skiatook, OK, USA

problem #23

Apr 202000

Ram 2500

  • miles
When he applying brakes ABS brake system doesn't adjust to the system. Consumer will add more information.

- Aurora, CO, USA

problem #22

Mar 262000

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While backing out from a parking space and applying brakes, pedal became very hard and resisted. Both brakes and power steering failed. Cause unknown..et.

- Medway, MI, USA

problem #21

Apr 032000

(reported on)

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying brakes vehicle will pull to side, either a very mild or a severe pull. Chrysler claims it is a normal characteristic of vehicle.

- New Bedford, MA, USA

problem #20

Jan 141999

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Brakes when applying if you hit a bump they will release also pulls to the right feels like you have no brakes. Steering pulls to the right vehicle sways all over the road unable to keep straight jerks to the left & right.

- Rolling Hills Est., CA, USA

problem #19

Dec 121999

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti-lock brakes are designed for the rear wheels only. The front brakes do not have anti-lock brakes. If driving in snow or ice and applying the brakes, front brakes lock up. Rear brakes will release, allowing engine power to go to the rear wheels, and continue to power the vehicle forward. Very dangerous to drive on snow/ice. Parked vehicle under these conditions. Consumer has filed a report with NHTSA auto safety hotline line. Also, the dealership Chrysler/Dodge has not corrected the problem.

- Fryeburg, ME, USA

problem #18

Feb 182000

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
While driving vehicle severly pulls to the right or the left. Also, when applying the brakes. ABS system locks up, causing extended stopping distance.

- Belchertown, MA, USA

problem #17

May 051999

Ram 2500

  • miles
When applying the brakes trucks will pull to the left or to the right. This happens when braking normally. T dealer has been notified about the problem. The dealer tried to fix the problem, but it was never fixed rightly, and only lasted a couple of days.

- Hampshire, IL, USA

problem #16

Jan 222000

Ram 2500

  • miles
When driver applies brakes pedal goes all the way to the floor.

- Fedalia, MS, USA

problem #15

Dec 261999

Ram 2500

  • miles
While driving about 65 mph the right front brakes locked when making an emergency stop. This condition caused a rear end crash. This happened while pulling a 16 foot trailer and a dry sunny day. The problem was reported to the dealership. Dealership could not find a prolem with the truck. No repairs have been made to the truck.

- Savannah, GA, USA

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