2.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
53,499 miles

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problem #6

Jan 172007

Ram 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 29,000 miles
I was driving down the highway and applied my brakes. The pedal went all the way to the floor. Luckily, I had enough time to put the truck in low gear and come to a safe stop. I checked the brake fluid and the reservoir was empty. It appears that brake fluid is leaking from a brake line under the bed of the pickup near the gas tank. The break is not visible because the gas tank is in the way. I have not had it repaired yet. The truck is a 1999 Dodge pickup with only 29000 miles.

- Spotswood, NJ, USA

problem #5

Dec 302006

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles
- the contact stated that when she got into her 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 (failure mileage: 100000) the seat belts were retracted and locked. The contact took the vehicle to the shop and they notified her of the recall on the retractor. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that they were not aware of the recall and asked her to make an appointment. Updated 2/22/2007 - both front seat belt were locked in the retracted position and could not be used. The seat belt light is illuminated on the dash. The water pump has been replaced. The air conditioning has been replaced. The brake lines have been replaced. The rear end has been replaced. The driver's side window would not roll down.

- Junction City, AR, USA

problem #4

Jun 102005

Ram 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,994 miles
While driving on a major highway touched the brakes and the brakes felt soft. When exiting the highway applied the brakes, and foot went to the floor. Consumer noticed that the brake line broke. Consumer complained that the use of aluminum brake line caused it to rust.

- Moore, SC, USA

problem #3

Dec 032004

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles
While driving 40 mph and attempting to stop the brake pedal depressed to the floor. As a result, the brake line was damaged.

- Delaware City, DE, USA

problem #2

Mar 122004

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,000 miles
Brake line from the front of vehicle to the back (steel line) rusted through causing brake failure due to lost of fluid.

- Norfolk, VA, USA

problem #1

Jan 072004

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • 35,000 miles
Brakes failed when they were depressed and upon making a right turn. The brake line rusted, and brake fluid leaked.

- Lehigh Acres, FL, USA