2011 Dodge RAM 2500 Brakes Problems

“August 7, 2015, I was driving my 2011 Dodge 2500 4x4 crew cab diesel with 47265 miles, down a narrow canyon road with a drop off into a river on one side near my home. I began a righthand turn at about 20-25 MPH when both the power steering and power brakes went out. I was pulling with both hands and had both feet on the break and I was still heading straight across the center line toward another car going the opposite direction. I do believe it was a miracle that both vehicles didn't end up down the embankment and in the river. …”

“I am having problems with the factory installed brake controller on my 2011 RAM 2500. The controller will not send enough power to the trailer to stop it even with the brake controller set to the max. I have had the trailer checked and towed it with other trucks with no problems. I contacted Dodge about the problem and was told that they were no problems reported. Upon checking with a local Dodge dealer I was advised that others had the same complaint. I also found a update for the brake controller which didnt help. This is very dangerous and Dodge was told. …”

“When getting off the expressway ramp the brakes seemed weak, then I could not turn the wheel and had to almost stop. I had no power assist on the steering at this point. Once the wheels were straight again it seemed fine. The next few turns had the same problems causing me to almost hit objects and other cars as I could not turn the vehicle. I was not pulling anything at the time. My son-in-law had the same issue on his same make/model/year Dodge truck at about the same mileage last year while pulling a 5th wheel. …”

“While making a turn and applying the brake pedal, complete loss of power steering causing vehicle to cross center line of roadway and drive into oncoming traffic. Brake pedal also extremely hard to press (possibly loss of power braking at the same time). Steering returning to normal several seconds after releasing the brake pedal. This happened multiple times today, with shutting the vehicle off completely between occurrences of this failure.”

“Truck suddenly started bouncing all over the road. Felt as though all four tires had suddenly gone flat. Extremely difficult to maintain control and went into oncoming lane sideways. Inspection did not show any failed component (tire, steering system, etc). Check engine light illuminated for a day, then went off. Light illuminated again, with no indication of problem. Loss of control has happened three more times since first occurrence. Similar speeds during each event, with two different operators. …”