2001 Dodge RAM 1500 brakes problems

Filed Feb 13, 2026 · Brakes · 259,021 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while exiting a parking lot and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the brake pedal floored, causing the contact to roll to a stop on the side of the road. The ABS and Brake Warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to drive at 2 MPH to their home. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that the brake line had blown and replaced it where it had failed. Approximately 6 months later, the ABS and brake warning lights illuminated again. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed no leaks. When restarting the vehicle, the warning lights were no longer illuminated. While driving at an unknown speed, the ABS and brake lights illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to Meineke Car Care Center to a certified mechanic. The following morning, the lights were not illuminated. The vehicle was returned to Meineke Car Care Center, who stated that it may have been a computer glitch causing the lights to illuminate, then turn off when the vehicle was restarted. The contact had the brakes replaced as routine maintenance; however, after doing so, while driving in the rain at approximately 25 mph and attempting to apply the brakes, the brakes failed, causing the vehicle to rear-end the vehicle in front. The air bags did not deploy. The contact did not sustain injuries or require medical attention. The contact assumed the other driver had injuries, but could not confirm. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive at a slow speed to their home. The ABS and Brake lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to Meineke Car Care Center, where it was diagnosed that the other brake line had blown. The front end and brake line, which had blown was repaired. After the vehicle had been repaired, when coming to a stoplight, the failure occurred again, causing the vehicle to crash a second time. There were no injuries, air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact drove the vehicle to Meineke Car Care Center, who was

Filed Aug 7, 2017 · Brakes · 200,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. While driving 50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Mar 16, 2017 · Brakes · 140,000 miles · MO

The brake line leading to the driver rear tire is severely corroded. The entire line from the master cylinder to the wheel will have to be replaced. My 16 year old daughter was driving the truck when the brakes fell to the floor. It leaked the entire contents of the brake fluid out. The breaks did still function but barely. Enough to get it home.she was on a busy street in traffic when the brake petal went to the floor.

Filed Oct 28, 2016 · Brakes · 62,800 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the brake system failed. While driving approximately 30 MPH and attempting to slow down, the brake pedal stuck to the floor board. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the shoulder, inspected the vehicle, and found that the rear brake lines fractured due to corrosion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 62,800.

Filed Mar 17, 2016 · Brakes · 112,000 miles · KS

Rear brake line heavily corroded and ruptured in between the fuel tank and the frame (very little corrosion to the surrounding parts/frame). Fortunately the vehicle was parked when the line broke and I noticed I had lost virtually all braking ability while attempting to put it in gear. I had driven it 10 minutes prior to the line failing, and had noticed no degradation whatsoever.

Filed Jul 27, 2015 · Body, Brakes · 41,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. While driving 30 MPH, the power steering failed. The vehicle had a past failure with the brakes, corrosion of the frame, a cracked dashboard, and warning indicators illuminating since 26,000 miles. The vehicle was repaired for these failures, but not for the steering failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.....updated 01/04/2016

Filed Jul 15, 2015 · Body, Brakes · NY

2001 dodge ram. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering wheel vibration, brake line replacement and front frame problems. *smd updated 07/27/15.....updated 11/19/15 *bf updated 01/12/16*lj updated 11/08/2017

Filed Jul 10, 2014 · Brakes · 109,037 miles · PA

The rear brake line between the gas tank and frame blew out as my son was pulling in the driveway. According to the internet, this is a common problem with these trucks.

Filed Jul 22, 2013 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the brakes failed and he had to utilize the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the main brake lines had were completely rusted and failed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.

Filed Jun 1, 2013 · Brakes · 153,000 miles · MO

Stopped at gas station, got back in truck brake light was on, added fluid, walking back to truck noticed puddle of fluid under truck, brake line had burst above fuel tank, major safety issue!