34 of the
884 complaints about the 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 are about the
braking system — 4% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
57,050 miles.
The brakes locked up twice since purchased the vehicle. The left side locking up would have caused me to veer into oncoming traffic. Years late when the right side locked up would've have veered right causing an accident. This last time the brakes aren't releasing. This happening 3 times has reproduced itself. The 1st time I took it to a dealership. No warning lamps were showing or any symptoms for this happening. I've purchased the lifetime warranty on this vehicle.
NHTSA complaint #11490417 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 78,000 milesHorse Branch, KY
SERVICE BRAKES
ABS CONTROLLER STOPPED WORKING. THIS RESULTS IN THE LOSS OF YOUR ANTI LOCK BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE. ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC THIS PROBLEM CANNOT BE FIXED DUE TO A NATION WIDE BACK ORDER OF THE COMPONENTS NEEDED DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF FAILURES THAT HAS OCCURRED.
NHTSA complaint #11193551 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 185,000 milesBeaumont, TX
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATE AND WOULD NOT EXCEED 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY AND THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPAIRED THE MOTOR. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185,000.
NHTSA complaint #11190083 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 135,000 milesToledo, OH
SERVICE BRAKES
ABS SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT ON THE DASH ARE ON AND THE VECHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM IS CAUSING A SITUATION WHERE THE BRAKES ARE TRYING TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN GOING DOWN THE ROAD WITHOUT ANY INPUT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. WHEN DRIVING, THE ABS SYSTEM LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF AT A RAPID PACE, AND EACH TIME THE VEHICLES REAR BRAKES ARE SLOWING DOWN THE VEHICLE. I HAD THE SYSTEM CHECKED BY 2 DIFFERENT AUTO REPAIR COMPANIES AND EACH SAID THE COMPUTER CODES INDICATED AN ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILURE AND NEEDS REPLACED. IN THE NORTHERN WINTER CLIMATE WHERE I LIVE, I'M CONCERNED ABOUT LOSS OF CONTROL ON ICY ROADS. I AM VERY CAREFUL TO HAVE BOTH HANDS ON THE WHEEL BUT IT STILL CAUSES A 'JERKY ' FEEL WHEN DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #11174872 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 145,000 milesFort GAY, WV
SERVICE BRAKES
ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING NO ANTI-LOCK BRAKES OR TRACTION CONTROL. VEHICLE THROWING CODES C2200 AND C120D. THE PART IS A DEALER ONLY PART AND I AM STILL WAITING TO GET THIS REPAIRED TWO WEEKS AFTER FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #11165441 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 54,000 milesWentzville, MOCrash
SERVICE BRAKES
ON JUNE 9,2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 10:20AM I ENTERED AND PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE'S SHIFTER WAS PLACED INTO PARK AND THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF. I EXITED MY NOW PARKED VEHICLE AND WENT INSIDE AT 10:21. PRIOR TO EXITING THE VEHICLE THE VEHICLE SLIGHTLY ROCKS AND THE AND THE PARKING GEAR ENGAGES INDICATING THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK. MOMENTS LATER, 6 MINUTES AT 10:27AM JUNE 9, 2017 THE VEHICLE ROLLS BACKWARDS FROM A STATIONARY POSITION AND STRUCK THE BRICK MAILBOX AT THE END OF THE DRIVEWAY CAUSING UNREPAIRABLE DAMAGE TO THE MAILBOX. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE TAILGATE BUMPER AND UNDERCARRIAGE. THE NEIGHBOR ACROSS THE STREET WAS OUTSIDE DURING THE INCIDENT AND WITNESSED THE EVENT AND NOTIFIED ME. THE HOME SECURITY CAMERA CAPTURED THE ABOVE DESCRIBED OF EVENTS. AFTER NOTIFYING FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES I LEARNED OF A SAFETY RECALL NHTSA RECALL # 17V-821 THE BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK. THIS SAFETY RECALL MAY RESULT IN THE FOLLOWING: THE TRANSMISSION MAY BE SHIFTED OF THE PARK POSITION WITHOUT A KEY IN THE IGNITION OR A BRAKE PEDAL APPLICATION. THIS INCREASES THE POTENTIAL FOR AN UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY THAT MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH OR INJURY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THIS IS WHAT EXACTLY HAPPENED. THE FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES INVESTIGATIONS STATED THEY WERE SORRY AND NOT RESPONSIBLE. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY ABSURD. ( THE VIDEOS ARE IN MP3 FORMAT AND I CAN EMAIL THEM BUT NOT ATTACH THEM TO THIS FORM)
NHTSA complaint #11109926 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesCleves, OH
SERVICE BRAKES
I HAVE HAD THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE REPLACED TWICE NOW DUE TO FAILURE. APPARENTLY THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE IN DODGES. IT HAS CAUSED MY WINDOW DEFROSTER, WIPERS, DOOR LOCKS AND WINDOWS RANDOMLY NOT TO WORK. PRETTY MUCH ANYTHING ELECTRICAL. MY PASSENGER AIRBAG GOES ON AND OFF, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT SOMEONE IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. MY ABS BRAKE SYSTEM HAS BEEN MALFUNCTIONING AND LOCKING UP ON ME. THIS HAS BEEN A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE WHEN THERE'S COLD WEATHER OR RAIN AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY DEFROSTER OR WIPERS ARENT WORKING OR MY TURN SIGNAL IS CUTTING OUT. THE TIPM ON OTHER JEEP AND CHRYSLER PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN RECALLED. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY DODGE HASNT ISSUED A RECALL. THIS NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED FARTHER.
NHTSA complaint #11082637 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 111,400 milesFindlay, OH
SERVICE BRAKES
WAITING ON SOLUTION FOR RECALL FOR SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR, WAS TOLD BY COMPANY TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE. NOW EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE HAS STRETCHED SO MUCH, IT HAS A MAJOR SAG ISSUE.
NHTSA complaint #11081004 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesCarlisle, PA
SERVICE BRAKES
GAS TANK FRONT STRAP CONNECTION TO FRAME RUSTED OUT. STATE INSPECTION FAIL. MAY COMPROMISE REAR BRAKE LINES AND PARKING BRAKE.
NHTSA complaint #11020348 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lewisville, TX
SERVICE BRAKES
I'M TRYING TO GET INFORMATION ABOUT THE BUY BACK PROGRAM.
NHTSA complaint #10956507 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 96,000 milesReisterstown, MD
SERVICE BRAKES
TEAM: THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE LEVERS LOCATED IN REAR ROTORS CORRODED & LOCKED UP PREVENTING USAGE. I NOTICED THIS BECAUSE THE CABLE WAS DROOPING & BANGING AGAINST THE FRAME.
NHTSA complaint #10898127 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 96,000 milesReisterstown, MD
SERVICE BRAKES
TEAM: PART # CH52010176-AG HAS FAILED. IT'S THE UPPER PART OF THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE. THE TRUCK IS GARAGE KEPT. THE BRAKE IS NOT USED. DODGE WANTS $400 TO REPLACE IT. IT'S CURRENTLY BANGING THE FRAME.
NHTSA complaint #10892123 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 29,152 milesWarren, MI
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM AND THE BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM AND THE BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM UNITS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,152.
NHTSA complaint #10865737 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesDenair, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
EVER SINCE 50000 MILES I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BRAKING PERFORMANCE OF THE TRUCK. LATELY IT HAS GOTTEN SCARY BAD. AFTER A FEW STOPS EITHER HARD OR MERE TRAFFIC LIGHT STOPS THE BRAKES START TO OVER HEAT. I START TO SMELL THE PADS COOKING AS IF I WERE TRYING TO STOP A FREIGHT TRAIN. I GET HUGE AMOUNTS OF BRAKE FADE AND THE ABS FOR THE FRONT DOES NOT WORK ANY MORE. THE REAR ABS STILL KICKS ON BUT NOT AS FREQUENTLY. THE STOPPING DISTANCE DRAMATICALLY INCREASES. AFTER A FEW STOPS THE BRAKE PEDAL STARTS TO SINK TO THE FLOOR BOARD. DURING HARD PANIC STOPS WHEN THE BRAKES ARE HOT THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR BOARD AND I LOSE MOST OF THE BRAKING. I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS, ROTORS, AND CALIPERS AND STILL NO CHANGE. I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK IN TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY ISSUES SAYING THAT IT WAS NORMAL OR I COULD HAVE THE ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM REPLACED TO ATTEMPT AT SOLVING THE PROBLEM. TRUCK IS AT 142K MILES NOW AND STILL WITH THE SAME ISSUE GOT USED TO DRIVING SLOW AND REPLACING THE BRAKES EVER 30K MILES.
NHTSA complaint #10862345 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 59,136 milesClaremore, OK
SERVICE BRAKES
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE DATE REPORTED JULY 09, 2009 NHTSA REFERENCE #10030926 TSB REFERENCE #TSB-09-041 DESCRIPTION: CHRYSLER: DODGE-APPROXIMATELY 125,182 VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH ESP SALES CODE (BNB ) HAVE A CONDITION THAT MAY SET THE ABS, ESP, AND/OR BASE BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON IN THE CLUSTER WITH CODE C2200. MY TRUCK, WITH THE ABOVE VIN NUMBER HAS EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE. MY VIN IS NOT LISTED ON THE RECALL LIST, BUT IS EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM LISTED ABOVE AS A RECALL. MY TRUCK IS EXPERIENCING INTERNAL MODULE FAILURE AS STATED BY THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN AND THE ABS SYSTEM DOES NOT ENGAGE. THIS VIN WILL REQUIRE A NEW ABS MODULE FOR THE ABS TO FUNCTION CORRECTLY.
NHTSA complaint #10817257 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,000 milesHollywood, FL
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 TO 15 MPH APPROCHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CONTINUE DRIVING; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE STALLED SHORTLY AFTERWARDS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 89,000.
NHTSA complaint #10750434 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 88,000 milesFayetteville, NC
SERVICE BRAKES
THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH MY 2009 DODGE RAM 1500 ABS SENSOR, SPECIFICALLY THE FRONT PASSAGES SIDE SENSOR. WHEN REACHING CERTAIN SPEEDS, THE ABS BREAK ATTEMPTS TO ENGAGE, IT ALSO ENGAGES WHEN PRESSING THE BREAK SLIGHTLY. THIS CAUSE ONE TO CORRECT THE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE BREAK, AND ALSO I HAVE TO CORRECT THE STEERING TO COUNTER THE INCREASE IN BREAKING. WHEN IT IS TIME TO ACTUALLY BREAK FOR AN EMERGENCY, THE TRUCK WILL NOT BREAK PROPERLY AND CAUSE AND ACCIDENT OR MY LIFE.
NHTSA complaint #10746956 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 14 milesSharpsburb, MD
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 (NA) DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN AND THE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 14. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10744521 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,501 milesBrandon, MS
SERVICE BRAKES
WHILE GOING DOWN INTERSTATE MY ABS, SERVICE 4WD, ESP TRACTION CONTROL AND BRAKE LIGHT ALL CAME ON AT SAME TIME. WHEN IT HAPPENED IT HAPPENED IT KNOCKED MY CRUISE OFF AND SLOWING DOWN. I GOT BACK ON THE GAS AND STARTED TO SPEED UP THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY GAS BECAME MY BRAKE IT LOCKED ALL 4 TIRES UP AT HIGH SPEED. I WAS VERY LUCKY NO ONE WAS REAL CLOSE TO ME. I MADE IT TO SAFE PLACE TO PULL OVER AND CHECK IT OUT AND NO MATTER WHAT I DID I COULDN'T GET IT BACK GOING CORRECTLY. AT FIRST IT WOULD DO RIGHT AND GET UP TO 30MPH AND EASE ON GAS LITTLE BIT AND IT WOULD START BREAKING WHEN TOUCHING GAS. HAS TO HAVE IT TOWED. IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS AND I WAS REAL LUCKY NOT TO WRECK. I HOME THIS PROBLEM CAN GET RESOLVED.
NHTSA complaint #10714567 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 107,900 milesPocatello, ID
SERVICE BRAKES
IT GOT COLD ON THIS MORNING WENT OUT TO START TRUCK. STARTED FINE LIKE ALWAYS DROVE MY WIFE TO WORK SOON AS I PUT TRUCK IN REVERSE MY ABS LIGHT TRACTION CONTROL AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHTS ALL FLASHED ON AT ONCE. TOOK INTO GET BRAKES CHECKED THEY SAID THEY WERE FINE. ALSO HAVE FOUR EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BROKE FLUSH OFF ON THE BLOCK KINDA BEEN READING A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE TOO. IS THIS GOING TO BE A RECALL?
NHTSA complaint #10669520 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 106,000 milesKingman, AZ
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000.
NHTSA complaint #10643590 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 11,506 milesGloucester Point, VACrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE FRONT PASSENGER NEEDED STITCHES TO THE FOREHEAD WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,506. UPDATED 9/18/14*CN THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HIT HER HEAD ON THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING IT TO CRACK. THE FAILURE CAUSED A FOUR CAR PILE UP. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A CONCUSSION AND SPLEEN DAMAGE. THE CONSUMER HAD HOME PHYSICAL THERAPY. UPDATED 2/11/2015
NHTSA complaint #10614617 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 37,000 milesBensalem, PA
SERVICE BRAKES
WITH ONLY 37,000 MILES ON THIS TRUCK I EXPERIENCED ALL OF MY DASHBOARD LIGHTS RELATED TO ABS TO LIGHT UP . HAD CODES READ REVEALING C2200 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE MODULE INTERNAL AND C120D REAR TRACTION CONTROL PRIME VALVE CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW. THE TRUCK WAS STILL DRIVABLE UP UNTIL THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY OVERHEATED AND CAUSED MY RIGHT FRONT DISC ROTOR TO OVERHEAT AND BEGIN TO COME APART FROM THE INSIDE OUT AND ALSO CAUSED A BLOWN PISTON SLEEVE ON THE BREAK CALIPER TO CAUSE THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO ACTUALLY OVERHEAT WITH SMOKE AND EXTREME ASBESTOS SMELLING HEAT COMING OUT OF THE WHEEL. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER TO ASK THEM IF THEY WOULD HELP HONOR WHAT IS IN FACT A VEHICLE WITH JUST 1000 MILES MORE THAN THE 36,000 MILE WARRANTY AND THEY REFUSED TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM OR THE BLOWN CALIPER AND ROTOR. I HAVE SINCE AT MY EXPENSE REPLACED TWO FRONT DISC ROTORS AND 1 RIGHT FRONT CALIPER AND ADDED MY SECOND SET OF NEW BRAKE PADS ( THE SET THAT WAS ON THERE WERE JUST REPLACED AND ONLY HAD ABOUT 6000 MILES ON THEM.) I HAVE READ ONLINE THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED TO OVER 75,000 DODGE RAM PICK UP TRUCKS AND I CAN NOT IMAGINE THAT THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RELATED ISSUE THAT AT LEAST GETS DODGE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THEY HAVE FAULTY ELECTRONIC BRAKING EQUIPMENT .
NHTSA complaint #10594647 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 59,000 milesWest Bend, WI
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED AN EXHAUST LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO ADVISED THAT THE BOLTS OF BRAKES MANIFOLDS WERE FRACTURED ON EACH SIDE AND CAUSING THE LEAK. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED HAVING THE BOLTS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS ALERTED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.
NHTSA complaint #10572891 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 36,500 milesBensalem, PA
SERVICE BRAKES
I WAS DRIVING IN SNOW AND SLIPPERY CONDITIONS AND AS I STARTED TO ACCELERATE I COULD FEEL THAT THE SNOW WAS HAVING AN EFFECT ON MY TRUCKS TRACTION AND WITH THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON MY DASHBOARD TO INFORM ME THAT ONE OF MY DRIVE WHEELS MUST BE LOOSING TRACTION. AFTER MOVING ALONG AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON DRY SALT TREATED PAVEMENT THE ABS, BRAKE, ESP,AND BAS, LIGHT ALL CAME ON AND HAVE NOT GONE OFF SINCE. I AM NOT SURE WHAT EFFECT THIS WILL HAVE ON MY BRAKING ABILITY IF TRACTION BECOMES AN ISSUE OR IF HEAVY BRAKING IS INVOLVED.
NHTSA complaint #10562424 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 37,582 milesLyons, KS
SERVICE BRAKES
RIGHT FRONT TIRE SLID ON A PATCH OF ICE THE SIZE OF 2 DINNER PLATES WHEN APPROACHING A PARKING STALL. THE REST OF THE PARKING LOT WAS VIRTUALLY FREE OF ICE AT THE TIME. MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH APPEARED AND THE ABS NO LONGER WORKED. WHEN TAKEN TO THE NEAREST MECHANIC, A FAILED ABS MODULE WAS SUSPECTED. THEY COULD NOT COMPLETELY CONFIRM, OR REPAIR DUE TO CHRYSLER PROPRIETARY CODES. TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE NEAREST DODGE/CHRYSLER DEALER, 60 MILE ROUNDTRIP, WHERE A FAILED ABS MODULE WAS VERIFIED. SCHEDULED A RETURN TRIP 11 DAYS LATER FOR REPAIR AS THE PART WAS NOT ON HAND AND REQUIRED ORDERING.
NHTSA complaint #10510402 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 42,227 milesShirley, NY
SERVICE BRAKES
WHILE COMING TO MY DESTINATION,AS I LET OFF THE ACCELERATOR,I NOTICED A PULL TO THE SIDE,AND FELT INCREASED DRAG WITHOUT FOOT ON BRAKES.WHILE EXITING VEHICLE,I NOTICED A BURNING/METALLIC SMELL FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE AND SAW STEAM/SMOKE COMING FROM FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL.I LOOKED CLOSE AND SAW DISCOLORATION OF BRAKE CALIPER AND KNEW THAT IT COULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL CORRECTED. ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEEL WAS TOO HOT TO TOUCH. THERE WAS NO WARNING THAT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN(BREAKDOWN).THESE WERE THE ORIGINAL BRAKES FROM WHEN PURCHASED NEW ON TRUCK FROM ME.IT HAD 42,227 ON IT WHEN THIS OCCURED.WAS FLAT-BED TOWED TO DODGE DEALER WHO SAID BOTH SIDES NEEDED REPLACEMENT OF ROTORS,PADS,BRAKE HOSES,CALIPERS WHICH CAME OUT TO $1200.00 WHICH IS CRAZY FOR THE LOW MILEAGE.DEALER ACTED LIKE THIS IS NORMAL MAINTENANCE.
NHTSA complaint #10500853 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,100 milesArkansas City, KSCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
THE EMERGENCY AND RUBBER BRAKE LINE GOING FROM THE FRONT TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE ACCUMULATED ENOUGH SNOW TO BREAK WHILE DRIVING. CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND INJURY.
NHTSA complaint #10500129 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 25,000 milesCedar Knolls, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES
ESP/BAS WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON WHILE WAITING IN THE GAS LINES. THE TRUCK FISH TAILS / SKIDS MORE FREQUENTLY ON SLICK / RAIN ROADS. THE LIGHTS DID NOT GO OUT AFTER CHECKING FLUID LEVELS, ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS, ETC. IT APPEARS TO BE A COMMON OCCURRENCE FOR RAM 1500SLT TRUCKS AFTER DOING AN INTERNET SEARCH ON THE CONDITION. I HAVE NOT CONTACTED THE DEALER YET IN HOPES OF THE CONDITION CORRECTING ITSELF, BUT WILL SHORTLY. ALSO, IT APPEARS TO BE THE BEGINNING OF RUST IN THE REAR BODY / TOW FRAME OF THE TRUCK AFTER LESS THAN FOUR YEARS.
NHTSA complaint #10488939 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 48,500 milesCummington, MA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
I WAS DRIVING ON MY WAY TO WORK AND THE ABS LIGHT, LIMITED SLIP LIGHT, ESP LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ALL CAME ON. I WENT TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC AND HAD THE COMPUTER SCANNED FOR THE CODE. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID TO BRING IT IN, BUT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR A DIAGNOSTICS FEE. I LOOKED UP AND THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM DUE TO BAD SOFTWARE LOADED INTO 125,000+ VEHICLES. I WAS TOLD THIS WAS SOMETHING THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR. IN THE PAST COUPLE MONTHS, I HAVE SPOKEN TO 4 OTHER 2009 RAM 1500 OWNERS WHO HAVE ALL EXPERIENCED THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. THIS VEHICLE IS KNOWN BY DODGE TO HAVE AN ABS PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED UNSAFE TO DRIVE UNTIL THEY ADMIT THEY NEED TO FIX IT!!!
NHTSA complaint #10454728 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.