We have classified the 8 complaints from 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 about SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC into the following categories.
Defective rotors - 2003 dodge ram pick-ups the brakes on my 2003 dodge ram p/u began vibrating at around 17,000 mi and got very bad to the point of taking to dealer at 21000 miles. dealer would not acknowledge known customer problems. there is extensive documentation online in dodge truck owner sites, about this common problem. *jb
While driving under any braking conditions and when depressing the brake pedal vehicle would vibrate heavily. the dealer replaced the pads and disc brakes. *ak *ts *nlm
Warped rotors at 8000 (replaced under warranty) and 18000 miles on 2003 dodge ram1500 quad cab 4x4. i am now on my third set of rotors on the above truck and still only have 23000 miles on the truck and again appear to be having rotor problems. this causes the veichle to hop when stopping and vibrate excessevily. *ak
2003 dodge ram 1500, hemi, 17" wheels, warped rotors. rotors replaced at 3000 miles. warped again at 9000 miles, will be taken in soon for replacement...again. rotor warping is unsafe as it reduces stopping power and therefore increases stopping distance. *la
En braking in rainy weather the abs light and brake light illuminated and the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. the consumer contacted the dealer. the rear wheel speed sensor was replaced. *ak *nlm
Normal driving use arped rotors-pulsating brake pedal and shaking steering wheel-almost was in an accident bacause of shaking when braking. dealer will not replace rotors.-nothing. *ak
Vehicle shudders under braking at all speeds. (warped rotors)first occurance @ about 9000 miles. dealer turned rotors. second occurance @ about 19000 miles. dealer did not want to repair under warranty. relented to repairing front only even though rear is also warped per their inspection. also indicated a recall on front calipers and pads but not rotors. it appears that this vehicle will continue to warp the rotors at a regular interval. to me,this indicates defective rotor design/materials and should be seriously addressed as a safety concern. i am still trying to get the dealer to concede to repair the front and rear under warranty. the issue has yet to be resolved. in addition to the decreased capacityof the vehicle to stop safely, this warpage and consequent repeated turning of the rotors will obviously lead to eventual replacement of the rotors themselves at considerable expense.*ak
Starting at june, 06, 2003. 2003 dodge ram 1500 series. warped rotors at 5490 miles, again at 10643 miles. have been to dealer both times for repairs. pulsating still occurs after repairs. braking ability problems still occuring. brakes locking sometimes when putting in drive to move.grinding and pulsating sensation when turning and braking.ohter problems drive-line vibration -has been in for repairs. computer printed circuit for overhead console replaced at (2023 miles) keyswitch replaced, left rear tail - light printed circuit, replaced, left rear shock absorber left loose from factory.*ak
2003 dodge ram 1500,hemi w/20" wheels.brake rotors were warped at 4000 miles(another 1000 miles were put on before the parts came in).replaced under warranty front brake calipers,front rotors and hoses.the second occurrence was at 10238, this time the dealer replaced both front rotors.the third occurrence was at 13073,at which time the dealer machined the two front rotors.now,how long this will last is the question,it seems to me that once a rotor is warped and machined down,it becomes thinner and more likely to warp again(quick fix but not the solution).daimler chrysler knows it has a problem but are not doing anything about it.with this problem it causes the truck to hop,vibrate excessively and the steering wheel to work back and forth uncontrollably when braking.i believe this to be a very serious condition and in which my safety and others safety is in great risk! *ak
Front brakes: pulsation, vibration, shaking. new rotors were replaced. dealer wants to re-surface front brakes and install front brake pads? i've had nothing but problems with the front brakes. the emergency brake cable broke and was replaced as well. i see a serious safety concern here and an accident waiting to happen. i guess they will only worry about this when there are fatalities.*ak
10/25/02-bought new 2003 dodge 1500 extended cab. 11/26/02, abs light and brake light on. dealership said "connection at cab had water in it, and dried off and sealed." 12/19/02, 3685 miles, took back because of abs and brake light on. short in brake switch and replaced the brake switch. 12/20/02 returned with abs light and brake light on. brake switch and rear abs sensor shorted. replaced both sensors and found water in the wiring connector. disconnected, cleaned, dried and sealed. returned to me on 12/24. 12/30/02, 4339 miles, abs/brake lights on/rpm spiked. 8-way plug had water in it. "contacted star and was told to cut out plug and solder wires." truck returned to me on 01/02/03. 01/24/03, 5864 miles, abs and brake lights on/speedometer spiking at idle. dealership checked codes, checked wiring, rear abs sensor, connector, abs controller connector, cleaned, sealed connector. truck returned to me on 01/28/03. 08/20/03, 19775 milest, transmission wouldn't kick out of passing gear until 80 mph and when it did, made loud popping noise. dealership said "transmission not upshifting, flash program transmission control." 10/11/03, 23180 miles, i was driving, power steering pump came out and caused me to lose control/run into ditch. damage to bumpers and tailpipe. i had also noticed that day before the wreck that the transmission was kicking into passing gear at 40 mph. had towed to nearest dealership on 10/13/03. would not give me a rental-i had bought the truck from a different dealership. dodge sat on this truck for five months leaving me without a vehicle, saying that they were sending an inspector out to look at it, inspector would be there any day. dodge would not replace bumpers and did not fix/return to me until 03/09/04. truck was still not right/acted like it was going to quit running when started. 09/09/04, abs and brake lights on again/speedometer spiking. over 36,000 miles, have extended warranty, going back to dealership tomorrow. *ak