2.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
51,297 miles

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problem #3

Mar 042019

Ram 2500

  • 76,890 miles
The bracket that hold the break line to the rear end (axle) had rubbed the metal break line until it wore through the line and then split causing brake fluid to leak out (fast). I noticed my break peddle start going to the floor, I was driving on the highway when I pushed the break peddle to slow down because there was a speed zone ahead, the break peddle went to the floor. That's when the E break warning light came on notifying me that my break fluid was low or empty. I have a manual transmission so I was able to shift down to slow down, even though I was still trying to use my brakes the peddle would to the floor, stopping was 90% gone, I had to use my E brake to come to a complete stop.. when I stop the vehicle that's when I looked underneath the truck and noticed a large puddle of break fluid, I could also see a stream of fluid where I pulled in at. So it was spraying out when I was using the breaks to slow down and stop. When I got home I looked where truck is always parked there no fluid had been leaked there. Between my home and the 36 miles to town it had the bracket had rubbed through and split the break line. My mechanic stated that the bracket had been rubbing the brake line for a while to split open like that. I had to replace the metal brake line that went to the rear passenger brake. Now I'm worried that this might happened to my other brake lines. It never states that I'm to check for wearing on metal lines. Nothing after market has been done to this vehicle it's 100% stock as it was when bought from the dealership. To me this a serious problem that could have lead to an accident which could kill or hurt a person/people. This is a factory default and needs to be addressed immediately! a simple rubber protect piece needs to be place on the bracket and/or line to protect this from happening again!!

- Tumtum, WA, USA

problem #2

Apr 062017

Ram 2500

  • 77,000 miles
Three weeks ago truck was taken to crown Chrysler Dodge in cleveland tn for brake and rotor replacement on all four wheels. After repairs made, drunk driven off lot and noted to have a loud squeak every time brake pedal pressed. Dealer notified and told us to keep driving for a week and pads and rotor should mesh together and squeak will go away. This did not happen, truck taken back to dealer, dealer erin specter and stated could find nothing wrong except groove in rotor caused by possibly a pebble. Due to not feeling truth being told by this dealer, truck taken to Dodge dealer in athens and had breaks inspected. To our disbelief, we were told brake pads were flaking and chipping. We contacted Dodge dealer in cleveland tn for a refund for faulty product but have yet to receive satisfactory resolution. Dodge coorporate contacted and complaint filed. Cleveland dealer states we have them permission to use third party brake pads, which is not true and they have yet to produce any proof that this is true. I took my Dodge to dealer for mopar parts and got third party defective parts. Pictures of three week old pads included.

- Cleveland, TN, USA

problem #1

Oct 152016

Ram 2500

  • miles
Both axle joints bad. All four tie rods have "play" in them. Ball joints are worn out. Had right side tie rod end pop out while traveling down highway. 2015 rotors are heat cracked. Presently headlights are burning out after one month replacement. Presently control panel led lights for heating are out. 2009

- Libby, MT, USA