2002 Dodge RAM 2500: brake failure

5 of the 155 complaints about the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 describe brake failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 32,275
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

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 Jul 12, 2010 · Steering · 48,000 miles · CT

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 2500. The contact applied the brakes while driving in reverse at 2 MPH; however, the brakes failed to function. The power steering also failed simultaneously with the brakes. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the power steering pump was replaced. The failure recurred within fourteen months. The power steering pump was replaced a second time at a local repair facility. The failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 57,000. Updated 09/09/10. *lj updated 09/14/10

Filed Aug 21, 2007 · Body, Brakes · 32,275 miles · WV

During a routine stop at red light on 55 MPH road the metal brake line ruptured where it is routed along the frame between the gas tank and frame. Rusted through, no way to inspect. Dealer reported this was a common failure on dodge pick-ups. During this stop the pedal went to the floor, able to pump and get a little front brake, and the ABS and brake lights came on in the dash assembly. I crimped the line added brake fluid and limped to local dealer for replacement. Dealer knows about problem so dodge has to know and should change material or routing of brake line. George *tr the consumer provided a repair invoice. Updated 09/05/07

Filed Apr 13, 2007 · Brakes · 108,000 miles · MN

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 2500. While approaching a stop sign at 55 MPH the brakes failed. The contact shifted the vehicle into a lower gear and depressed the parking brake. The contact will replace the right front brake line. The current and failure mileages were 108,000. *ak the consumer states the brake was manufactured or installed in the wrong way. It wore through crimped metal and rubbed hoses. The vehicle has since been repaired and the consumer has the old part. Update 05/04/07

Filed Mar 7, 2005 · Engine · 31,190 miles · WA

While pulling out of the driveway, there was no power steering and no brakes. After the vehicle was towed to the dealer, no defects were found, however , the vehicle was suspected to have a valve leaked. The consumer later saw oil on the ground, got into the vehicle and the same thing occurred again. He let the vehicle run for a few minutes and the power and brakes came back.

Filed Mar 4, 2005 · Brakes · 1,520 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was traveling at 20 MPH when all of a sudden the driver noticed that he lost the steering and brakes. *ak the power steering and the brakes failed when the consumer was hooking the vehicle up to a trailer. The brake failure returned and caused an accident. *sc