Dodge RAM 3500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 147 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Dodge RAM 3500 across 16 model years. The 1996 model year has the most (36). The words owners use most often: “front brakes” (13% of reports).
- 147service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 16mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 36%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.
- Front brakes: mentioned in 19 of 147 complaints (13%)
- Brake line: mentioned in 12 of 147 complaints (8%)
- Stopping distance: mentioned in 9 of 147 complaints (6%)
- Anti lock: mentioned in 9 of 147 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 45 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 147 complaints, 16 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 4 an injury.
Dodge RAM 3500 service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 RAM 3500 | 1 | 0% | 5 |
| 2010 RAM 3500 | 1 | 1% | 400 |
| 2008 RAM 3500 | 2 | 1% | 17,800 |
| 2007 RAM 3500 | 1 | 0% | 1 |
| 2006 RAM 3500 | 6 | 2% | 31,250 |
| 2005 RAM 3500 | 5 | 3% | 44,450 |
| 2004 RAM 3500 | 5 | 2% | 43,500 |
| 2003 RAM 3500 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2002 RAM 3500 | 3 | 7% | 37,072 |
| 2001 RAM 3500 | 12 | 9% | 55,063 |
| 2000 RAM 3500 | 5 | 9% | 107,000 |
| 1999 RAM 3500 | 11 | 11% | 115,000 |
| 1998 RAM 3500 | 14 | 13% | 65,700 |
| 1997 RAM 3500 | 17 | 14% | 139,275 |
| 1996 RAM 3500 | 36 | 29% | 103,753 |
| 1995 RAM 3500 | 27 | 25% | 200,000 |
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.
Power steer/brake fluid master cylinder leaked into cab of truck saturating the carpets before it could be discovered. Safety fear of carpet soaked with power steering fluid. *tr
Tl* the contact owns 2004 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph, the vehicle started vibrating violently and exhibited an abnormal noise. The contact immediately depressed the brake pedal and it failed to engage. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The failure was…
Pulled into fueling station, stopping at pump, pedal went to floor board. Checked brake reservoir it was empty, added 1 pint of brake fluid. No signs of leak. Found signs of fluid on frame driver side behind fuel tank, pulled tank to find a very rusted brake line and a hole in brake line. Checked…
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the lever for the integrated brake control system was positioned directly above his left knee area on the dashboard. As a result, the contact would repeatedly strike his knee on the lever. The contact expressed concerns over…
Driving 2008 dodge ram 3500 6.7l diesel on highway at 65 mph and came up to a slow vehicle. Pressed accelerator hard to pass vehicle quickly and the pedal stuck. Hit brakes hard twice, and pulled up on pedal with my foot and then my hand. The pedal itself came up, but it did not disengage the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge RAM 3500s have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 147 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the Dodge RAM 3500. 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 3500 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 3500?
The most frequent phrase is “front brakes”, in 19 of 147 complaints, followed by “brake line” (12).
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