1997 Dodge RAM 1500 brakes problems

53 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 95,283. 7 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 53
of this car's complaints: 15%
typical mileage: 95,283
crashes: 7
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
15
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
7
Foundation components
5
Foundation components: disc: pads
3
Foundation components: disc
3
Disc: rotor
2
Foundation components: master cylinder
1
Foundation components: drum: shoes/linings
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Dodge RAM 1500 brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Brake failure 20 ABS 9 Grinding brakes 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 24, 2013 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · SC

Brake line burst behind fuel tank on driver's side, leading to loss of brake fluid, and loss of brake use.

Filed May 21, 2013 · Brakes · 271,371 miles · IL

The brake line along frame rail behind the fuel tank rusted and bursted, resulting in a loss of brakes.

Filed Jan 31, 2013 · Brakes · 113,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that when he depressed the brake pedal, it became spongy and extended to the floor. The brakes failed to stop the vehicle immediately and he was forced to tap the pedal continuously. The front and rear disc pads were replaced. The master cylinder and the calipers were replaced and the rotors were bled but the failure recurred. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 113,000.

Filed Oct 15, 2012 · Brakes · 145,000 miles · MN

Loss of braking ability - brake line failure due to rust/corrosion behind gas tank on driver's side of vehicle.

Filed Apr 19, 2011 · Brakes · 152,000 miles · MN

Hard brake line for rear brakes broke where corroded when I depressed the brake pedal causing me to loose brake pressure and caused my brakes not to work narrowly avoiding an accident.

Filed Sep 28, 2010 · Brakes · 153,000 miles · PA

1997 dodge ram 1500, left rear brake line failure located behind the fuel tank.

Filed Oct 4, 2009 · Brakes · MI

Brake line corroded on drivers side rear behind gas tank. Replaced.

Filed Aug 17, 2008 · Brakes · 134,000 miles · NH

Brake failure due to brake line failure behind the fuel tank and behind the passenger side front wheel.

Filed Jul 2, 2006 · Brakes · 111,422 miles · AZ · crash · 6 injuries

On december 14 2005 my son was driving my dodge ram 1500, he tried to stop and the ABS system locked and he rear ended the car in front of him. The engine stalled and he had no control over the vehicle. The truck slid approximately 20 feet. There was a child injured in the car that he hit.

Filed Jun 8, 2006 · Brakes · 95,283 miles · IN

1) events leading up to failure- normal operation. Vehicle 9 years old. 2) failure and its consequences- steel brake tube supplying the rear brake system completely deteriorated from corrosion at the last clamp station prior to the connection to the rear brake hose assembly. Premature corrosion of the steel brake tube at the last clamping station ruptured the steel brake tube resulting in 95% loss in vehicle stopping power when the brakes are applied. Brake failure. 3) actions taken to correct the failure- steel brake tube will need replaced.

Questions about the 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 brakes

Does the 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 53 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Dodge RAM 1500, 15% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 95,283 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge RAM 1500 have bad brakes?

The Dodge RAM 1500 model years with the most brakes complaints are 2003 (73 complaints), 1998 (64 complaints) and 2001 (59 complaints).