Dodge RAM VAN brakes problems
53 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
203 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
62,093 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1989 to 2003 model years. Data snapshot: . 114 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
53 of 203 complaints match this topic (26.1%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10316552 · 2010-03-04 (March 4, 2010)
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) FRONT DISC BRAKES ONLY PARTIALLY RELEASED FROM LOCKED UP. STILL MOSTLY ON. DRAGGING EXCESSIVLY. DROVESAFELY HOME LESS THAN 3 MILES. LOTS OF HOT BRAKES ODOR. PARKED OVERNIGHT. NEXT MORNING NO EVIDENCE OF ANY PROBLEM THE NIGHT BEFORE. 1993 DODGE RAMVAN 3500 1TON MAXIVAN. VIN:[XXX] . GOT ON LINE TO TRY TO GET SOME INFO ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED AND HOW TO CORRECT. FOUND INFO ON RECALL#93V082000 BRAKES/HYDRAULIC-ANTISKID SYSTEM 1993 DODGE RAMVAN3500 MAXIVAN. CON…
Owner-reported narrative. 36,130 miles reported. Look up ODI 10316552 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 723602 · 2000-06-05 (June 5, 2000)
CAR WAS IN PARK WITH EM. BRAKE ON, PARKED ON AN INCLINE. DRIVER LEFT CAR RUNNING FOR APPROX. 4 MINS. WHEN SHE RETURNED, SHE DECIDED NOT TO LEAVE AGAIN, SO REACHED IN AND TURNED KEY TO SHUT OF IGNITION. VAN ROLLED BACKWARDS DOWN HILL. EMER. BRAKE WAS STILL ON. DRIVER FELL OUT OF CAR. CAR WENT DOWN EMBANKEMENT. HIT TREE AND CAME TO A STANDSTILL IN GULLY, STILL UPRIGHT. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL DAMAGE TO UNDERCARRAIGE OF CAR. DRIVER RECEIVED ABRASIONS AND BRUISES, SPRAINED WRIST. WHEN THE CAR WAS EXAMINED WE COULD SEE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE STILL ENGA…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 723602 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 888357 · 2001-05-16 (May 16, 2001)
CONSUMER STATES THAT IN OWNERS MANUAL VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM WHICH WOULD PREVENT VEHICLE FROM BEING REMOVED FROM PARK WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES. CONSUMER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT VEHICLE, IN FACT, IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH THIS SAFETY FEATURE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 888357 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10075327 · 2004-06-14 (June 14, 2004)
PLEASE NOTE THIS WAS A RENTED 15 PASSENGER DODGE VAN I'M 90% SURE IT WAS A 97 IF NOT IT WAS FROM 1995 TO 2000 IN MODEL YEAR I REPORTED IT TO DODGE. JUST RECENTLY I BECAME AWARE OF YOUR SITE AND DECIDED TO REPORT IT TO YOU ALSO.*AK 1 NORMAL DRIVING BOSTON TO EASTERN KENTUCKY 2 FRONT DISC BRAKE HOSE SEVERED DUE TO PROXIMITY OF OTHER SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CONSEQUENCE LOSS OF ALL BRAKING CAPABILITY. 3 LOCAL MECHANIC INSTALLED NEW HOSE HE CONNECTED IT TO THE FONT DISC BRAKE AND ROUTED IT AWAY FROM SUSPENSION COMPONENTS TO PREVENT …
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10075327 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 560510 · 2001-03-23 (March 23, 2001)
AFTER THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REBUILT THERE IS STILL CHATTER FROM ONE OR MORE WHEELS WHICH CAN BE FELT BY NOTICEABLE LUNGES WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP AND WHEN COMING INTO CURVES ON MOUNTAIN HIGHWAYS. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 560510 at NHTSA ↗