7.7
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$641.00
Average Mileage:
31,113 miles
Total Complaints:
6 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace multiple times (5 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
brakes problem
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2008Aug 18
Ram 1500 SLT 4.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 33,180 miles
I own a 2006 Ram 1500 SLT, had the 20 inch tires added because they were cool. At about 32,000 miles I noticed a shudder when braking at 50-60 mph, the truck also pulled to the left when you braked. Took it to the dealer in Ft. Worth, TX. By the way, I had bought the extended warranty from Longhorn Dodge when I bought the truck. The finance manager assured me that it covered everything outside of tires, brake pads, and oil changes.
Darryl, the service advisor, had his tech check the problem, calls me back and says that my rotors are out of round. When I asked him what he meant he said the rotors were warped. He suggested that the rotors needed to be turned and pads replaced, along with a front end alignment. Estimated cost: $800
I objected and declined the repair but was still charged $50 for 1/2 hour of labor. I was not pleased. Drove the truck from August, 2008 through May 2009, the problem did not get worse; it was just annoying. At 40,000 miles I took it back to the same dealer. The service manager said that he noticed I had a trailer hitch and that the warped rotors were caused by pulling heavy loads or from braking quickly at high speeds. Funny, all I ever pulled was a small utility trailer or sometimes my boat; isn't that what a 1/2 ton pickup is for? I'm 50 years old, my wife complains that I drive too slow; I'm no hot rod. I had them turn the front rotors and replace the brake pads; they also aligned the front end. That cost me $318. Mark, my new service advisor, suggested I have the back pads replaced soon.
At 43,000 miles the shudder returned again. Took it back to the dealer, they want to turn the back rotors and replace the pads. I also took them a technical service bulletin from 2007 that states this problem is due to worn tie rod ends. Which are covered under the extended warranty. Argued with the service advisor on the phone. Sounds to me like Dodge wants to milk us for cash whenever they can. This should be a recall!
2008Mar 15
Ram 1500 1500 REG CAB 5.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 20,000 miles
Had the rotors go bad at 20k replaced them and the pads myself as dodge said at that mileage it wasn't covered under warranty anymore. Within 2000 miles they were warped again. Luckily autozone honored their warranty and replaced the rotors I bought from them.
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2008Feb 17
Ram 1500 1500 5.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 15,000 miles
Again, Dodge has done it. I have had to replace my rotors twice and have them turned once. I replaced the tires due to uneven wear and had 2 front end alignments. Yet when I go to stop my truck still shakes uncontrollably. I'm now told to replace the shocks. I only have 50K miles on it and don't see why I should have these problems. No one else I know has problems like this or like the several other postings on this site. Oh yeah..... They don't own a dodge. How strange. They have more miles on their trucks and grip because it's time for their oil change again and this time they have to change the air filter. Oooohhhh lucky me to get so much attention for my drama.
2009Apr 24
Ram 1500 SLT 4.7L
- Manual transmission
- 57,000 miles
I bought this truck back in 2006, brand new. After 27000 miles the OE rotors warped, so I replaced them. I've replaced them 2 more times and had them turned once since then. So in 57000 miles I've had brake trouble 4 times. So I sent an email to Dodge. I wanted to know what they were doing to figure the problem out, and what they could possibly do for me, since this is not a normal wear and tear replacement part. I spoke to a "senior representative" today. All she could do was suggest that I take my truck into an authorized dealer to trouble shoot why my truck is warping discs prematurely. This, of course, was to be at my own expense. When I explained that I had already taken it to a dealer and all they had done was charge me $38 to tell me my rotors were warped, she didn't have an answer. Not only is this a pre-mature wear issue and a financial burden that none of needs or expects with our trucks, it's also safety issue. The shaking got so violent that in some instances I had to release the brakes to let the truck settle enough to brake again. I asked her if Dodge was doing any research to try and fix the problem with the truck line, and she told me there were no recalls for the truck. That's not what I asked. If there were a recall for this (and there should be!!!) I wouldn't be having this problem or conversation.
Dodge doesn't even need to do the research to find out if there's a problem. All they have to do is a Google search on dodge ram warped rotors to find out this is a problem with the truck line, not my individual truck. Or go to a parts store and ask how many RAM owners are coming in to buy new rotors or have a set turned. I bet it's a bunch.
I'll never buy another Dodge vehicle for myself or my family. I'd urge you to carefully consider before buying one yourself. It's no wonder the federal gov has had to bail them out, and they're still going to go under.
2008Dec 15
Ram 1500 SLT QC 5.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 49,500 miles
Bought the truck from Performance Auto Group In Lincoln, NE. It had 49,000 miles on it at the time. I noticed the warped rotor after about 2 weeks of driving it. I took it to the Performance Dodge Dealer and they did a " World Class Inspection" on the truck. Said nothing was wrong with it. It started getting worse so I took it to a truck specialty shop here and they said it needed new brakes and the front rotors were warped. I didn't think much since it was used, maybe the previous owner was a little hard on the brakes. However, I was pissed at the used car dealer and the Dodge dealer for missing it. Anyway, another 5000 miles goes by and I start getting the same symptoms. Yep, the left front rotor is warped again!! I believe the Dodge got a bad batch of rotors and will not own up to that fact. Do you know how expensive they are and they aren't covered by the after market warranty either. I have seen all of the other complaints about the warped rotors on here concerning the ram 1500's. What a shame that the gov't will bail out large corporations, but they won't stick up for the little guy like us!!
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2009Jun 01
Ram 1500 Larame Hemi
Bought my 2006 Dodge brand new. Noticed shaking when braking at around 12,000 miles, was told to replace or turn rotors. Had rotor replaced twice in front and once in back at dealership for around $700 each time. Went to Midas and they suggested aftermarket rotors. I haven't had problem since but spent $2,000 for front and back and only have 56,000 miles on car. This super sucks!
kimak
Eagle River, AK, USA
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