Dodge RAM 1500 Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 234 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the Dodge RAM 1500 across 17 model years. The 2012 model year has the most (49). The words owners use most often: “brake line” (9% of reports).
- 234service brakes complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 35mention a crash
- 10mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake line: mentioned in 21 of 234 complaints (9%)
- Anti lock: mentioned in 13 of 234 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 193 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 234 complaints, 35 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 10 an injury.
Dodge RAM 1500 service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 1500 | 49 | 7% | 35,000 |
| 2011 RAM 1500 | 21 | 3% | 59,500 |
| 2010 RAM 1500 | 13 | 3% | 35,000 |
| 2009 RAM 1500 | 28 | 4% | 59,568 |
| 2008 RAM 1500 | 18 | 3% | 80,000 |
| 2007 RAM 1500 | 12 | 2% | 69,000 |
| 2006 RAM 1500 | 12 | 2% | 101,745 |
| 2005 RAM 1500 | 25 | 2% | 100,000 |
| 2004 RAM 1500 | 16 | 1% | 132,500 |
| 2003 RAM 1500 | 8 | 1% | 117,000 |
| 2002 RAM 1500 | 3 | 0% | 117,320 |
| 2001 RAM 1500 | 9 | 1% | 112,000 |
| 2000 RAM 1500 | 4 | 1% | 109,520 |
| 1999 RAM 1500 | 4 | 1% | 139,500 |
| 1998 RAM 1500 | 7 | 1% | 145,000 |
| 1997 RAM 1500 | 4 | 1% | 137,500 |
| 1995 RAM 1500 | 1 | 0% | 122,002 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Model years: 2006
Problem: On certain pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel antilock brake systems (abs), the abs electronic control unit (ecu) may cause a loss of front to rear brake balance, and the rear brakes could lock up prematurely during certain braking conditions.
Risk: This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace the abs ecu. The recall is expected to begin during the week of july 17, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Refused to perform recall T79 and customer satisfaction notice L41 emmisons. Received text message as evidence that said They are not obligated to repair my vehicle under recall, and that I would have to pay for the repairs.
I was driving my 2001 Dodge Ram 20-30mph and experienced a total power loss, power steering, power brakes and clock reset. My husband was also in the pickup and can attest to issue. I am an older person so had a very hard time stopping the vehicle and attempting to steer it to the side of the road…
The brake line broke on my Dodge truck and all the brake fluid leaked out. Fortunately this didn't happen while driving on the highway. I discovered no brakes when I got in the vehicle to leave. I have a long driveway. As I was driving the slight grade down to the main road, I hit the brakes and…
Adjustable pedals move side to side 2-3 inches making breaking unsafe by allowing foot to slip off of break onto the accelerator,
Unknown this truck was not involved in an accident however it came close with steering /brakes the Engine Faulty Wiring Harness caused major issues it wasnât until recently I saw a video of how to fix the problem you can view these videos online I will say Dodge is Responsible they did have…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge RAM 1500s have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 234 owner complaints about service brakes for the Dodge RAM 1500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge RAM 1500 service brakes?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the Dodge RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “brake line”, in 21 of 234 complaints, followed by “anti lock” (13).
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