2001 Dodge RAM 2500: brake failure

Filed Nov 22, 2021 · Brakes · CA · crash

when car is cold and just started to drive ,and brakes used ,the front brake does not apply and vehicle is slow to stop when abs is disabled all brakes operate normal. I have hit 3 cars because brake did not work. this is a euro brake system installed on vehicles with frt disc and rear drum dodge would not fix after several instances reported to them I have been driving since new and many years with abs disconnected and no accidents since I disconnected the control unit

Filed Oct 2, 2014 · Body, Brakes · 103,000 miles · MD · crash

Brakes failed when applied. Abs and brake warning lights came on with very little braking. After hard braking application the tires locked and slid about 5 inches in damp backtop and hit a car stopped at a light. Had plenty of time to brake but no or very little braking action. Later inspection showed that one of the brake lines rusted through and lost pressure. This is the second time this has happened. These trucks are prone to brake line rusting. Driver seemed to be fine and drove away after exchanging info. He later claimed injury.

Filed Aug 29, 2012 · Brakes · 154,000 miles · MD · crash

While moving forward from parked, the brake pedal went to the floor. The truck rolled into a fence. Upon inspection under the truck, brake fluid was covering the frame rail under the bed, behind the fuel tank. Upon researching the problem, it was discovered that multiple vehicles have experienced brake line corrosion in this same area.

Filed Feb 23, 2012 · Brakes · 81,000 miles · MD

Driving my dodge truck to work. The brake pedal went to the floor for no reason. Pads and fluid was ok when checked several weeks prior. Limped home on backup brake reservoir. Almost no brakes. Took it to a shop. They found that the brake line on the frame behind the tank (can't see it) was badly rusted and perforated at several spots on several lines. Replaced both lines. Current inspection (2/23/2012) shows brake lines in the engine compartment badly rusted between the ABS brake components. These will have to be replaced as well.

Filed Oct 25, 2010 · Body, Brakes · 55,400 miles · PA

2001 dodge ram 2500 4x4, brake line directly behind gas tank above rear axle on the driver side rusts/corrodes which causes a major brake fluid leak and causes loss of brakes. This area is hidden from immediate sight by the spare tire and apparently buildup doesn't get washed away in the carwash or when it rains or from road spray etc. I have never seen brake lines rust so bad. They actually look like they swell as they rust and scale. The rest of the vehicles undercarrage is 90% black paint from the factory, but the brake lines are rusting. Manufacturer should have used stainless steel brake line material or at least a coated type brakeline. Loss of brakes is a big safety issue. There should be no warranty period on something like this, they should be the last thing to go on the vehicle. There should be a paid in full recall before someone gets hurt or killed.

Filed Mar 21, 2009 · Brakes · 82,133 miles · SC

Ordered truck new. Has always been well maintained. Had the front left brakeline fail completely without warning. Never a drop of fluid leaked before it had an immediate and complete loss of braking. Very serious failure that normally does not happen in modern vehicles.

Filed Jun 14, 2005 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · NY

(1) front brakes grab on one side, vehicle swerves to one side and jerks to stop (2) brake hose into calipers "callapsed". Break pads wear prematurely, rotors overheat. Loss of braking on affected side. (3) brake hose, calipers, pads, and rotors replaced. Insident occurred on left side after 40,000 miles of driving. Replaced hose on left side; both calipers, pads, and rotors on bohth sides. At 80,000 miles, right side hose collapsed. Requires hose on right side; caliper, pads, and rotor replacements on both sides. Hose assy on back order: one dealer has 18 on order, no projected date in sight. So many of this part on order and recurrence on one vehicle raises question. Soon vehicle will be undrivable, and dangerous. Incident date below is date of right side diagnosis.

Filed Dec 23, 2004 · Steering · IL

The power steering pump was also the power assist for the brake system. The consumer had no steering and no brakes. *sc

Filed Nov 20, 2003 · Brakes · 73,300 miles · TN · crash · 1 injury

Driver stated that brakes failed on vehicle while trying to stop at intersection resulting in crash with another vehicle.

Filed May 30, 2003 · Brakes · FL

While driving and without warning rear brakes failed, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.

Filed Jun 27, 2002 · Fuel system · OR

Fuel lift pump failure could cause a serious accident, loss of power will cause loss of brakes,power steering, and control. Thousands of failures have occurred, the failed part is on national back order due to the large number of system failures. Chrysler/dodge has not addressed this issue!!!