1997 Dodge RAM 3500 brakes problems

17 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 17
of this car's complaints: 14%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
9
Foundation components: disc: rotor
2
Foundation components
2
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
Foundation components: disc: pads
1
Fluid
1
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge RAM 3500 brakes problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1997 Dodge RAM 3500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 4, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 198,000 miles · CA

Power steer/brake fluid master cylinder leaked into cab of truck saturating the carpets before it could be discovered. Safety fear of carpet soaked with power steering fluid.

Filed Oct 4, 2005 · Brakes · 150,550 miles · TX

Abs and brake light stays on. Brakes are not like they use to be.

Filed Aug 15, 2005 · Brakes · 86,000 miles · OH · fire

Dt: brake lines rusted. This happened without warning. The caller had to replace the brake lines. He was coming to a stop sign and when hitting the brake pedal it went to the floor. The rear brakes lost all the fluid. He pumped the brake and got vehicle to stop. The caller said that when they were trying to find where a hole was the fluid sprayed out and vehicle caught on fire. Dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted yet.

Filed Jul 14, 2004 · Brakes · 128,000 miles · CA

Anti-lock brake failure - the brake failure was accompanied by the brake and anti-lock brake light indicators on the dash to intermittantly appear and disappear. The brake pedal intermittantly ranges from soft to hard. A periodic vibration in the pedal is noted with nearly a total loss in brake pressure.

Filed Nov 19, 2003 · Brakes · CA

While driving, the anti-lock brake light had come on intermittently. The consumer notified the dealership on two separate occasions . *ak *scc

Filed Apr 2, 2001 · Brakes · CT

Consumer was experiencing brake problems. Dealer has already replaced two sets of rotors.

Filed Sep 23, 1999 · Brakes · TX · crash

When the pedal is applied it goes half way to the floor before it catches, and there is a late response from the brakes, causing extended stopping distance. This has resulted in a rear end collision. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed Feb 15, 1999 · Brakes, Steering · CA

Consumer complains of vehicle shuddering violently as the clutch and fly wheel become inoperable, vehicle pulls to the right, dealer rotated tires and vehicle still shakes violently, dealer replaced dampening shock, pitman arm, tie rod, and steering box. Possible steering or suspension problem, dealer couldn't remedy problem. *jada

Filed Dec 7, 1998 · Brakes · MO

Whenever the brakes are applied for a sudden stop, the vehcile veers severely to the left or right, almost changing lanes. Dealer says it's normal.

Filed Nov 17, 1998 · Brakes · WA

While driving in "empty loads" the rear ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing the rear brakes to "catch and go," resulting in extended stopping distance and almost an accident. Please provide further information.

Questions about the 1997 Dodge RAM 3500 brakes

Does the 1997 Dodge RAM 3500 have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Dodge RAM 3500, 14% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Dodge RAM 3500 brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Dodge RAM 3500 brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge RAM 3500 have bad brakes?

The Dodge RAM 3500 model years with the most brakes complaints are 1996 (38 complaints), 1995 (28 complaints) and 1998 (20 complaints).