2000 Dodge RAM 2500 brakes problems

Filed May 19, 2022 · Brakes · OK

In Muskogee County.By the grace of God, I finally gain control of my vehicle, after applying the brakes that failed on me, to avoid an accident, I pulled over to inspect my vehicle. I did a walk around inspection and noticed left rear side a puddle of oil on the ground, a oil leaks right next to the fuel tank inside the frame. After getting into my vehicle I noticed, my ABS light come on. So, I had it tow home. Prior to this I did not have an inspection to see it was safe to drive and I did not report this to the police.

Filed Oct 12, 2013 · Brakes · 94,000 miles · WI

Lost braking. Brake fluid leaking around gas tank area. Brake lines totally rusted. Why would you use steel brake lines?

Filed Jan 11, 2012 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · MO · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the brakes seized and could not be depressed to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the brake pedal was pulsating abnormally when depressed. The contact then crashed into a tractor as a result of the brake failure and caused minor damage to the vehicle. The contact spoke to the manufacturer and was instructed to take the vehicle to the dealer to be inspected. The dealer advised the contact that one of the headlights was damaged and that the vehicle could only be inspected by an engineer sent by the manufacturer. The contact was awaiting inspection by an engineer. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 85,025.

Filed Nov 11, 2011 · Brakes · 117,850 miles · MD

Brake line corroded above driver side rear wheel in truck frame. No brake pressure, will have to replace brake line.

Filed Nov 8, 2011 · Brakes, Electrical · 101,000 miles · TX

When I adjusted the steering wheel to a different position an apparent electrical failure shut down the engine and the power steering and power brakes rendering the truck almost uncontrollable at that speed. This catastrophic failure was replicated at different speeds and while stationary. Apparently any movement of the steering wheel will shut off complete power to the engine and cause a total loss of power to the vehicle.

Filed Feb 16, 2010 · Brakes · 93,000 miles · NH

2000 dodge ram 2500 left rear brake line rotted out and brakes failed when attempting to stop at a four way intersection. Barely stopped in time to avoid the vehicle all ready at the stop sign.

Filed Oct 5, 2009 · Brakes · 75,000 miles · OH

All the steel brake lines are rusting and failing. 2 brake line failures in 2009. Expect more to occur until all lines are changed.

Filed Sep 25, 2009 · Brakes · 232,000 miles · MO

Brakes failed unexpectedly. No accident. Got out of truck to check and saw brake fluid running out of hole in the top of the frame behind auxiliary fuel tank. Was able to carefully limp home with it.

Filed Jul 18, 2008 · Brakes · 38,642 miles · NY

While driving my 2000 dodge ram 2500, I experienced a brake failure while approaching an intersection. Incident occurred 7/13/08. The truck has 38,000 miles & well maintained. While performing a post incident inspection, I discovered the rear brake line behind the fuel tank had ruptured. There is no evidence of physical damage aside from heavy corrosion. This corrosion extends approximately 18" from the rear brake line junction block (picture available). While researching online to purchase a replacement line, I noticed large number of similar complaints posted in various forums (which was quite disturbing). The fuel line, along with the frame rail adjacent to the failed brake line has no signs of corrosion.

Filed May 1, 2008 · Brakes · 77,894 miles · PA

Left rear brake line failure. Lost rear braking in operation of vehicle.