This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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Brake problems; on regular road conditions when applying the brakes, the pedal drops to the floor. Dealer is not able to find a problem with the brakes. At dealer (8) times since January for brake problems. Problem still exists.
While driving the vehicle consumer tried to make a sudden stop by depressing the brake peda, the vehicle continued to still travel, consumer pressed the pedal again the vehical stopped. Dealer has been contacted.
EA94-038; upon making a sudden or a gradual stop on wet or dry surface, consumer noticed the pedal traveling to the floorboard. Consumer also noticed a loud noise, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the pads and shoes.
- Coco, FL, USA
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Applied brakes, pedal went clear to floorboard, no braking effect, 25 mph, existing off Ram; failed two times within 1 year after purchase. According to dealer, carbon on a valve created a vacuum that shuts down entire vehicle. Cleaned valves; within 10 months, brakes failed again.
When applying the brakes at 5 to 10mph the pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle would not stop. The truck hit the car in front of it. Currently at dealer.
During panic stopping brakes overreact; pedal goes to floor, vehicle picks up speed, have to physically force pedal down to stop vehicle; wet/dry surface. Dealer replaced front pads, serviced rear brakes, problem still exists. Consumer states that vehicle takes a longer distance to stop.
Driving the truck and had to stop in traffic, applied foot to the brake pedal, brakes did not engage as hard as they should, causing consumer to hit the back of another vehicle.
When the brakes are applied the pedal has to be pumped a couple of times, and the vehicle does not stop quick enough. The dealer says there is no problem.
Started to apply the brakes (ABS) after going about 55mph; ABS brakes failed to work, pedal went to floor. Happened only intermittently. Took to dealer & informed needs dusting every so often. Also problems w/transmission.
EA94-038; the defective ABS braking system malfunctioned. When applying the brake pedal the vehicle vibrates and engine check light comes on; and extended stopping distance. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Intermittently when brakes are applied, the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Owner parked vehicle, when she started the vehicle up the engine check light was on. The dealer has not been notified.
Vehicle would slow down and the accelerate on it's own. Owner took vehicle in to the dealer, and was informed that the emergency brake assembly was activating on it's own, causing a popping noise.
ABS brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and there is an extended stopping distance. Replaced right front rotor and brake pads.
While driving at approx 40 mph in wet conditions, went to prepare to stop by applying brakes, does not stop, brakes go to floor. This is an intermittent problem. Dealer cannot duplicate problem.
When brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, causing a lossof brake power. Owner has to pump the ABS in order for the vehicle to stop. The dealer has been notified.
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- White Hall, MD, USA