1997 Dodge Ram 2500 service brakes, hydraulic problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge ram 2500. The brake lines have rusted in three places. The failures occurred near the master cylinder and the frame rail. While approaching a stop sign at approximately 10 mph, the brakes failed. The brakes also failed in his driveway and at a drive through window…”
filed Jan 17, 2008
“Dt*: the contact stated while parking the vehicle, the brakes were applied and the pedal went freely to the floor. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed the brake lines were deteriorated and there was brake fluid all over the engine. The dealership and manufacturer have not been alerted.”
filed Jun 12, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Ram 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ram 2500 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 Ram 2500 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Ram 2500 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 Ram 2500 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 Ram 2500 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 Ram 2500 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 Ram 2500 | 10 | 2% |
| 2002 Ram 2500 | 10 | 6% |
| 2001 Ram 2500 | 23 | 5% |
| 2000 Ram 2500 | 27 | 13% |
| 1999 Ram 2500 | 69 | 22% |
| 1998 Ram 2500 | 37 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.