Pulling to the right when braking

[Ewiz]

2019 Ram 1500 4wd seems to have a known problem with no known fix. I have been experiencing a pull to the right when braking, especially when brakes are applied quickly. The dealer cant fix it, and even the loaner truck does it. The alignment is good. Truck drives straight when driving until brakes are applied. Has anyone seen this and know what the fix is? This is a potential safety issue in the snow and ice. Thanks

 

[GATORB8]

I’ve experienced something similar before in my old bimmer due to a worn control arm bushing, pull only when braking and alignment did not fix. But that was a different suspension setup than these trucks.

The setup on the Rams is nothing new and has been around for a long time on a lot of trucks. They should be able to identify what’s causing it and correct.

 

[Neurobit]

2019 Ram 1500 4wd seems to have a known problem with no known fix. I have been experiencing a pull to the right when braking, especially when brakes are applied quickly. The dealer cant fix it, and even the loaner truck does it. The alignment is good. Truck drives straight when driving until brakes are applied. Has anyone seen this and know what the fix is? This is a potential safety issue in the snow and ice. Thanks

No issues with mine.

 

[VaderRebel]

Well @Ewiz, your sig is incomplete, so we don't have a build date, was it off the lot or a special order? And, not to step on @alacombe 's toes, but if you document more than 3 dealer attempts to rectify the problem without success you might want to think about pursuing a lemon law action.

But we first need more info to help you better.

 

[Ewiz]

Well @Ewiz, your sig is incomplete, so we don't have a build date, was it off the lot or a special order? And, not to step on @alacombe 's toes, but if you document more than 3 dealer attempts to rectify the problem without success you might want to think about pursuing a lemon law action.

But we first need more info to help you better.

2019 Ram 1500 4x4 Bighorn 5.7L
VIN# 1C6SRFFT5KN660079
Built 8/18

 

[Edwards]

2019 Ram 1500 4wd seems to have a known problem with no known fix. I have been experiencing a pull to the right when braking, especially when brakes are applied quickly. The dealer cant fix it, and even the loaner truck does it. The alignment is good. Truck drives straight when driving until brakes are applied. Has anyone seen this and know what the fix is? This is a potential safety issue in the snow and ice. Thanks

I've noticed this on mine but it doesn't do it all the time, maybe 5%? But it is always to the right.

 

[2019REBEL]

There is a reason why it goes right. Think about it you slam on the brakes and I would rather end up on the side of the road or in the ditch rather than being the new bumper from the semi that was other the other side of the road.

But as far as why its doing it normally the dealer should be able to figure it out.

 

[Ewiz]

I've noticed this on mine but it doesn't do it all the time, maybe 5%? But it is always to the right.

Yes, it is a known problem with no known fix. It happens when you quickly brake, the right caliper is grabbing first then both grab same, it seems..... Not happy. The dealership in Fort Collins CO is playing dumb and not admitting to anything and says they alighted it... like that has anything to do with it. The dealership is either incompetent or dishonest.

 

[Chippy]

I don’t know what to say but sorry your having this problem. I’m only chiming in as I had the chance today to play with braking hard on a completely ice covered road stopping doing starts in 2 wheel and 4. Truck never pulled any direction straight every time. I’m sure it’s something that can be fixed just got to get the right tech on it.

 

[sambo32]

Yes, it is a known problem with no known fix. It happens when you quickly brake, the right caliper is grabbing first then both grab same, it seems..... Not happy. The dealership in Fort Collins CO is playing dumb and not admitting to anything and says they alighted it... like that has anything to do with it. The dealership is either incompetent or dishonest.

I have the same problem with my 2016 Rebel, exactly the way you described. And yes, its been to three different dealers, all incompetent with no fix.

 

[Ewiz]

I don’t know what to say but sorry your having this problem. I’m only chiming in as I had the chance today to play with braking hard on a completely ice covered road stopping doing starts in 2 wheel and 4. Truck never pulled any direction straight every time. I’m sure it’s something that can be fixed just got to get the right tech on it.

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I don’t know what to say but sorry your having this problem. I’m only chiming in as I had the chance today to play with braking hard on a completely ice covered road stopping doing starts in 2 wheel and 4. Truck never pulled any direction straight every time. I’m sure it’s something that can be fixed just got to get the right tech on it.

Whats your production date? this is def a wide spread problem with a specific built date range

 

[RamCares]

2019 Ram 1500 4wd seems to have a known problem with no known fix. I have been experiencing a pull to the right when braking, especially when brakes are applied quickly. The dealer cant fix it, and even the loaner truck does it. The alignment is good. Truck drives straight when driving until brakes are applied. Has anyone seen this and know what the fix is? This is a potential safety issue in the snow and ice. Thanks

Hi Ewiz,
We understand why this would be concerning. Please send us a private message if you would like to continue pursuing this with your dealer. We would be happy to have a case escalated on your behalf.
Lydia
Ram Social Care Specialist

 

[sambo32]

I had several cases escalated with my braking issue, sorry to report that it did not help. I am also considered an enhanced customer, ,because of all the Chrysler products I have purchased. The second dealer I went to had a mechanic test drive my truck, and admitted there was a problem. Long story short, they had my truck for three weeks telling me that an engineer was flying in to help diagnose the problem. After the three week wait they said the stability control module was not making good contact with the harness connector, so they reseated it. Picked up the truck, drove two block, and same problem. I had this case investigated, only to find out that they lied to me about an engineer flying in. All they did was a wheel alignment, So now my truck does not only pull to the right while braking, it also wonders to the right do to a poor three week wheel alignment.

 

[Ewiz]

I had several cases escalated with my braking issue, sorry to report that it did not help. I am also considered an enhanced customer, ,because of all the Chrysler products I have purchased. The second dealer I went to had a mechanic test drive my truck, and admitted there was a problem. Long story short, they had my truck for three weeks telling me that an engineer was flying in to help diagnose the problem. After the three week wait they said the stability control module was not making good contact with the harness connector, so they reseated it. Picked up the truck, drove two block, and same problem. I had this case investigated, only to find out that they lied to me about an engineer flying in. All they did was a wheel alignment, So now my truck does not only pull to the right while braking, it also wonders to the right do to a poor three week wheel alignment.

Thanks for taking the time to share. It's extremely unethical how FCA/ Dealers plays dumb and will not acknowledge when problems exist. We did NOT spend our hard earned $ to help them dial in their product by test driving it and bringing it back and forth for them to fix. Remember if this drags on ..look into being compensated by your states lemon law.

 

[Ewiz]

There is a reason why it goes right. Think about it you slam on the brakes and I would rather end up on the side of the road or in the ditch rather than being the new bumper from the semi that was other the other side of the road.

But as far as why its doing it normally the dealer should be able to figure it out.

I sure hope that was a joke. Its not when you slam on the brake, its normal braking above 40 mph.

 

[2019REBEL]

I sure hope that was a joke. Its not when you slam on the brake, its normal braking above 40 mph.

Yes it was kind of. I know when they make vehicles they will slightly pull to the right when braking but yours is extreme. Its the way they design them that it is safer on the right rather than going into traffic on the left. I learnt that 30+ years ago when I took a car designing course. Now that I work at fire dept it sorta makes sense as we don't have too many head on collisions, just roll overs in the ditches.

 

[Ewiz]

My Brakes are still causing a drift or pull to the right

Fort Collins Co dealer refuses to spend the time and acknowledge the problem. Believe it or not they told me they thought it was best if I take my business somewhere else and I bought the vehicle from them. I would highly recommend nobody going to Fort Collins dealership.

I even had a lawyer talk to FCA Their position is the dealership thinks nothings wrong so they won’t do anything.

 

[Neurobit]

My Brakes are still causing a drift or pull to the right

Fort Collins Co dealer refuses to spend the time and acknowledge the problem. Believe it or not they told me they thought it was best if I take my business somewhere else and I bought the vehicle from them. I would highly recommend nobody going to Fort Collins dealership.

I even had a lawyer talk to FCA Their position is the dealership thinks nothings wrong so they won’t do anything.

That stinks. Could you please post the details on the thread below, so other members here can avoid that dealer?

https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/dealer-service-share-your-experience.6414/

Thanks in advance,
Neurobit

 

[Wheeler]

Is it coil spring or air suspension. If it is air there is no fix. Had same issue with 2016 Rebel with air suspension. You will get use to it.

 

[Ewiz]

Is it coil spring or air suspension. If it is air there is no fix. Had same issue with 2016 Rebel with air suspension. You will get use to it.

Its all Coil.