2001 Dodge RAM 1500: ABS light or ABS activating

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 Oct 1, 2010 · Brakes · 138,144 miles · IN

On friday september 17, 2010 I was driving down highway 231 in lafayette indiana, when suddenly I realized I could no longer use the brakes on my truck. I tried to slow my vehicle by braking but my brakes were not working so I just let up on the gas. At this point my brake light came on as did my ABS light on the control panel. I was still about 40 miles away from my home and still had about 30 minutes of driving to do before I reached my destination. I drove about 20 miles an hour with my emergency lights on and was prepared to us my emergency brake if I needed to. Thankfully there was construction going on at the time on parts of highway 231 at the time, so parts of highway 231 were slow going anyway. However, the loss of my brake system should never have happened. I made it successfully home without injuring myself or anyone else on friday september 17, 2010. However, my truck is only 9 years only and this incident should never have taken place. When I returned home all of my brake fluid was poring out and was completely out of the master tank under my hood. Furthermore, looking at the brake lines, the hard lines that lead to this problem revealed that severe rust had lead to the total breakdown and actually caused the hard lines of my brakes to brake in half, while I was driving. This should never happen in a nine year only vehicle, that is very well maintained. I have since replace my brake system with all new parts and bleed the brake system. I have also told people with whom I now have other dodge's about my incident, to at least check their brake system for possible rust so they do not have to go through what I have gone through. I have kept the old part, at least for a while, in case I need to prove that this really did happen and these were really bad parts that chrysler installed on these trucks. Most of all I would like to know why there were no recalls on this after there were so many problems with this same incident.

Filed Aug 29, 2006 · Brakes · 48,000 miles · NV

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's brakes have never worked properly since they bought it. The vehicle has had new brakes, calipers, rotors and the ABS system was tested every time the brakes were repaired. The brakes only last for 2 to 4 months before the brakes develop problems. During these failures the steering was shaky.

Filed Apr 26, 2005 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · SC

While driving 45 MPH the ABS light came on and remained illuminated. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and dealer informed consumer that the ABS module needed to be replaced. Consumer anticipated this part to be a premature wear with less then 45,000 miles of wear.

Filed Dec 6, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · 602,800 miles · NY

Intermittently while driving at any speed air bag light and the ABS light illuminated, and the other gauges become inoperative. Consumer learned from a repair shop mechanic that the problem maybe the gauge clusters. The dealer was not notified.

Filed Jun 10, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · 41,000 miles · IN

Purchased vehicle 2003 with 32,000 miles. At 45,000 miles motor had to be rebuilt.new crankshaft, rod bearings, main bearings, oil pump. 2 days after picking up the truck after work was done, main seal went out and lost oil on highway on my way to work. Everything covered under warranty, but it's just the fact that the truck still has problems with such low mileage and year. Ongoing electrical problem. Fuse for climate control, air bags, ABS brakes, power windows, mirror defrost and reverse lights keeps blowing. Has blown 5 times in the past 3 months. Dealer replaces the fuse, says there is nothing wrong with it.

Filed Sep 8, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · 4,867 miles · MI · fire

1998-2001 b-van (dodge full size). The ABS control module is protected with a 40 amp fuse. A 10 ga. Wire comes out of the control module, then this 10 ga. Wire "y's" out to two 14 ga. Wires. It appears as though the ABS pump or the relay sticks on these vans. Then one of the 14 ga. Wires overheats and catches the wiring harness on fire. The 40 amp fuse does not blow. The fire then continues until the van is fully engulfed in flames. This van was bought back from us by chrysler corp. In 2002. The official fire investigation reports conducted by chrysler were never disclosed to us at verizon.

Filed Jul 25, 2003 · Brakes · NV

When the brakes were applied they locked up and caused extended stopping distance. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer several times but they indicated that the rear ABS system functioned as designed. *ak *cb

Filed Feb 6, 2003 · Brakes · MI

Rear brakes locking up. Abs option installed.

Filed Aug 27, 2002 · Brakes · FL

Consumer applied brakes at 35 MPH, pedal went to the floor. Dealer replaced ABS sensor. On 26 august 2002 at 40-45 MPH ABS light came on, brake was applied, and pedal again went to the floor. Vehicle is at dealership at this time. Please provide additional information.

Filed Aug 5, 2002 · Brakes · TX

Abs system on this vehicle will not stop in panic situations... Excuses include consumer education, and vehicle design... Brake pedal goes hard in panic stop, and will not allow vehicle to be stopped.. Had to use the emergency brake... Dealer no help... Also, had to replace dragging brake pad at 24,000 miles... Now the vehicle is back in the shop for no battery voltage, and, to check brakes... They said there is no problem with the brakes, and they are working as designed... Help!!

Filed Jan 18, 2001 · Brakes · CA

When applying brake pedal pedal went to floor, and both ABS/brake lights came on. Vehicle intermittently lost brakes. Vehicle taken to dealer for insepection. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.