1995 Dodge Ram brakes problems

150 complaints (25% of all complaints for this car). 22 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 150
of this car's complaints: 25%
crashes: 22
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
84
Foundation components
27
Foundation components: disc: pads
11
Foundation components: disc
10
Foundation components: disc: rotor
8
Foundation components: drum
6
Power assist: vacuum
4
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
4

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Dodge Ram brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Dodge Ram brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

ABS 44 Brake failure 32

Related recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported April 28, 1997 · 58,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines. The engine driven vacuum pump can allow engine oil into the vacuum hoses due to the absence of an internal check valve. The oil can cause the hose to deteriorate and partially collapse, reducing the vacuum supply to the brake booster.
Risk: Reduced power brake assist can result increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will add a vacuum pump check valve to the vacuum pump. In addition, the vacuum hose connected to the vacuum pump will be replaced with a hose that is engine oil resistant.

Recall number 97V068000 · Recall details

What 1995 Dodge Ram owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 12, 2004 · Brakes, Transmission · 65,000 miles · GA · crash

While parked on a incline, the vehicle shifted out of park without warning. This caused a minor vehicle collision.

Filed Mar 5, 2003 · Brakes · 52,688 miles · KY · crash

Rusted brake lines caused brake fluid leakage. *tt *jb

Filed Aug 13, 2002 · Body, Brakes · IL

While driving and when brakes were applied they did not hold, pedal went all the way to the floor, consumer stated the vehicle coasted through a red light through a busy intersection, this was caused by a hole in the brake line, which was the result of the way the brake line was assembled.*ak. Consumer stated the 4x4 did not work, the tire blew out, there was a water leak and the carpet had to be replaced twice, the rear window was replaced, the rear brakes never worked, the radio was inoperative, the hood light flickered while driving, and also vehicle experienced transmission problems.

Filed Mar 4, 2002 · Brakes · UT

When backing or parallel parking and going at idle speed, brakes do not work. The vacuum pump does not supply adequate suction.

Filed Nov 20, 2001 · Brakes · OR

When brakes were applied pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping due a defective brake line. .*ak

Filed Oct 19, 2001 · Brakes · CA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Sep 24, 2001 · Brakes · PA

While vehicle stops on a grade brake pedal will lose resistance, and fall to the floorboard. This results in vehicle rolling into an intersection. Also, when attempting to apply the brakes during normal operation, pedal will go to the floor, and brakes fail to slow vehicle. According dealership was unwilling to examine vehicle for this problem and other issues. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

Filed Mar 28, 2001 · Brakes · TX · crash

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Sep 12, 2000 · Brakes · IL

Brakes have not worked properly since purchased.dealer has check several times.

Filed Aug 17, 2000 · Brakes · MI · crash · 6 injuries

When brakes were applied in a panic stop pedal became hard and released, resulting in extended stopping which caused a collision. Dealer has repaired vehicle several times prior to this incident.

Questions about the 1995 Dodge Ram brakes

Does the 1995 Dodge Ram have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 150 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Dodge Ram, 25% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1995 Dodge Ram brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Dodge Ram brakes?

Yes, 1 recall: 97V068000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Dodge Ram have bad brakes?

The Dodge Ram model years with the most brakes complaints are 1996 (172 complaints), 1995 (150 complaints) and 1998 (113 complaints).