Dodge RAM 2500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 372 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Dodge RAM 2500 across 15 model years. The 1996 model year has the most (74). The words owners use most often: “brake line” (9% of reports).
- 372service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 34mention a crash
- 11mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 26%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 34 of 372 complaints (9%)
- Applying brakes: mentioned in 33 of 372 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 123 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 372 complaints, 34 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 11 an injury.
Dodge RAM 2500 service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 RAM 2500 | 2 | 1% | 12 |
| 2008 RAM 2500 | 1 | 0% | 12,000 |
| 2007 RAM 2500 | 6 | 2% | 11,000 |
| 2006 RAM 2500 | 7 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2005 RAM 2500 | 5 | 1% | 36,693 |
| 2004 RAM 2500 | 6 | 1% | 74,000 |
| 2003 RAM 2500 | 10 | 2% | 3,518 |
| 2002 RAM 2500 | 10 | 6% | 69,000 |
| 2001 RAM 2500 | 23 | 5% | 79,000 |
| 2000 RAM 2500 | 27 | 13% | 75,000 |
| 1999 RAM 2500 | 69 | 22% | 60,000 |
| 1998 RAM 2500 | 37 | 16% | 140,000 |
| 1997 RAM 2500 | 36 | 17% | 118,000 |
| 1996 RAM 2500 | 74 | 25% | 94,000 |
| 1995 RAM 2500 | 59 | 22% | 122,672 |
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 06v038000 (service brakes, hydraulic ) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable…
While turning left at any speed have a serious shudder. Truck has new wheel bearings tie rod ends rotors and calipers done at dodge dealership. The shudder is heard and felt in floor board nothing in brake pedal or steering wheel. Shudder is less audible when put into neutral and coasting while…
Back in june of 2009 my right turn signal and brake light for the trailer stopped working. Then it started working again for a day or two. Now the have been out since i talked with one of the mechanics at the local dodge dealership and he told me that they have had an issue with this all along and…
Pulling out of my driveway my steel brake line on the frame broke at the rear coupling due to rust. This truck was driven on nj roads and never put a boat in water. *tr
Driving my dodge truck to work. The brake pedal went to the floor for no reason. Pads and fluid was ok when checked several weeks prior. Limped home on backup brake reservoir. Almost no brakes. Took it to a shop. They found that the brake line on the frame behind the tank (can't see it) was badly…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge RAM 2500s have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 372 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the Dodge RAM 2500. 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 2500 service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Dodge RAM 2500?
The most frequent phrase is “brake line”, in 34 of 372 complaints, followed by “applying brakes” (33).
Other Dodge RAM 2500 problems
- Steering problems (1,914)
- Suspension problems (840)
- Structure problems (623)
- Power Train problems (613)
- Air Bags problems (584)
- Electrical System problems (518)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (265)
- Exterior Lighting problems (263)
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