1998 Dodge RAM 2500: brake failure

5 of the 225 complaints about the 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 describe brake failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

Brake failure by model year

2012
4
2011
2
2010
2
2009
1
2007
5
2006
2
2005
2
2004
1
2003
7
2002
5
2001
11
2000
6
1999
5
1998
5
1997
8
1996
18
1995
8
1994
6
1993
3
1991
2

What owners say

Filed Oct 31, 2009 · Brakes · 140,000 miles · CA

Brake line failure on 1998 dodge 4x4 truck. No warning brakes failed. Line faulty.

Filed Jul 16, 2003 · Brakes · KY

Consumer states that two front brake lines are rubbing. Consumer is concerned that while making a sharp turn the line may puncture, and cause loss of brakes.

Filed Oct 29, 2002 · Acceleration · IN

While accelerating vehicles throttle pedal goes to the floor. Consumer has to cut off engine in order to release throttle cause is unknown. Please provide any further information. Ts

Filed Aug 8, 2001 · Brakes · TN

Having total brake failure, brakes work one minute then the next minute pedal goes to floor and not stopping. Have taken vehicle to several mechanics and have had two master cylinders put on thinking that the master cylinder was the problem, but still having brake failure. No one seems to have an idea as to what is causing this to happen. Called dealership and they were no help and was unsuccesful in contacting the chrysler corporation.

Filed Apr 22, 1999 · Brakes · CA

When coming to a stop light & applying the brakes, brake pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Taken to dealer at leased 4 times. Was informed problem cannot be duplicated. Brakes wearing excessively. The ABS module is causing the problem. Happens intermittently. Now on 3rd set of pads.

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 brake failure

Is brake failure a common problem on the 1998 Dodge RAM 2500?

5 of 225 owner complaints about the 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 (2%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1996.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Dodge RAM 2500?

There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.

Other symptoms on the 1998 Dodge RAM 2500

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