2001 Dodge Ram service brakes, hydraulic problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2001 Dodge Ram — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: the contact stated while driving at low speeds less than 10 mph, the abs pump activated, causing difficulty in depressing the brake pedal. This occurred on dry road conditions and under normal braking. There were no warning indicators prior to the first incident. He took the vehicle to a nearby…”
filed Dec 13, 2005
“Dt: the contact complained about brake failure on four different occasions. There were no warning signs, indicating a problem with the brake system. When brakes fail there is also loss of steering control. When the brakes are applied the pedal will go all the way to the floor. The only way to stop…”
filed Oct 31, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN VAN AND WAGON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS)…Campaign 04V185000 · Apr 12, 2004
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Ram | 3 | 12% |
| 2005 Ram | 5 | 13% |
| 2004 Ram | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 Ram | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 Ram | 13 | 11% |
| 2000 Ram | 23 | 16% |
| 1999 Ram | 82 | 22% |
| 1998 Ram | 107 | 22% |
| 1997 Ram | 78 | 20% |
| 1996 Ram | 170 | 27% |
| 1995 Ram | 147 | 24% |
| 1994 Ram | 86 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Dodge Ram
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.