We have classified the 3 complaints from 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 about SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC into the following categories.
The abs control module on my 2005 dodge ram 3500 has failed. the failure was indicated by the barking brake light and abs light illuminating on the instrument panel, and the module motor continuing to run without applying the brakes. turning the ignition off would not stop the module motor from running. my dealer does not have the module in stock and chrysler corp is backordered on the item.the dealer's mechanic said he had personally seen 5 or 6 of these failures. my concern is that this is a safety item, and an integral part of the brakes. 1.) if the module is allowed to run continuously there may be a fire danger, or possibly a further degradation of the braking system. 2.) the abs braking system is rendered inoperative. 3.) if the module is disconnected to stop the motor, other systems are affected such as the speedometer, and data systems displayed on the over head. 4.) since chrysler is back ordered on this safety item, this may indicate that there has been a rash of failures. the unit is manufactured by kelsey-hayes and has part numbers: p52121408ad tjzbk1984k0584 it also appears to be highly irresponsible on the part of chrysler not to have this item readily available for replacement. *tr
My brake pedal in my dodge ram 3500 is loose. it actually moves left to right a couple inches. i feel it to be a major safety concern. dodge claims its not a warranty covered item. and i would need to pay a few hundred dollars to fix it. then they say there is about 100 people on the backorder list for this part. *tr
Steering gear box explodes during service, cast iron gear box breaks while driving, loss of fluid no steering and no brakes hydroboost system. *tr
Dt: the contact stated that in 2005 dodge 1 ton truck the brake pedal will go completely to the floor. with the engine running. if it was depressed slightly harder than a normal stop, it will push completely down. dealer, frontier motors, boonville mo, 660-882-8800, checked vehicle and could found nothing they could identify as a cause. however, they checked other heavy pickups, 1 ton and 3/4 vehicles new and used that were on the lot and found 3 others had the same problem, include one that was brand new. although the truck seemed to stop normally the brakes have a different feel to them. frontier motors called chrysler, and to date has gotten no response or support. although the truck will stop normally at this time it would not pass the state vehicle safety inspection because brake pedals will not go to the floor. this was a serious problem, and at this time it was being ignored.*ak
At 1000 miles a 2005, ram started to squeak. after taking it to a dealer it was reported as a sticker in the caliper bracket.*ak