7.0
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
no data
Average Mileage:
11,250 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
- replace caliper, rotor and pads (1 reports)
brakes problem
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Dodge dealer.
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2009Apr 06
Ram 1500 Xlt, 4x4 5.7L Hemi
- Automatic transmission
- 12,000 miles
The right front caliper was not fully releasing, causing the rotor to get very hot. I noticed the smell of a dragging brake on the highway. I had to pull over and let cool down. It was somewhat intermittent for a couple of days, but then it was dragging all the time. It was not dragging hard enough to pull the vehicle to the right, but when it was heated up you could feel a slight wobble when you touched the brakes due to the heat.
The dealership could not observe it at first, but told them to drive it around for at least 5-10 miles and then they would notice it. That's all it took. The dealership was awesome and replaced the right caliper, pads and rotor under warranty. I thought it would be a fight,but they said it was definitely a bad part and covered it.
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2009Sep 05
Ram 1500 1500 3.7L V6
Again...stuck caliper...burning smell on right front tire....dealer can't duplicate...tried to say tires were under inflated.....told them I was not that stupid....told them I would NEVER pickup the truck until they replaced caliper, rotor and pads....I am not dodge's guinea pig!
mmurf1968
Brunswick, GA, USA
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