2001 Dodge Ram 3500 service brakes, hydraulic problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Pulled into fueling station, stopping at pump, pedal went to floor board. Checked brake reservoir it was empty, added 1 pint of brake fluid. No signs of leak. Found signs of fluid on frame driver side behind fuel tank, pulled tank to find a very rusted brake line and a hole in brake line. Checked…”
filed Jun 15, 2012
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge 3500. The contact stated that every brake line was replaced in the last two weeks. The mechanic stated that the lines had to be replaced because of faulty metal used for the brake lines. There was no rust or corrosion on the lines instead they were just brittle and…”
filed Sep 16, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Ram 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ram 3500 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 Ram 3500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Ram 3500 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Ram 3500 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 Ram 3500 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 Ram 3500 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 Ram 3500 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 Ram 3500 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 Ram 3500 | 3 | 7% |
| 2000 Ram 3500 | 5 | 9% |
| 1999 Ram 3500 | 11 | 11% |
| 1998 Ram 3500 | 14 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500
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.