2000 Dodge Ram 2500 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 31 complaints for the 2000 Dodge Ram 2500, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 31 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 76,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 76,000 miles, and 44% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes.
What owners wrote
Brakes were applied at 10 MPH, and ABS pulsed once. Then, front of vehicle started to slide, and rearended another vehicle. Brake pedal felt normal. This happened once before, no incident. Dealer stated ABS system was working as it should.
While driving, the consumer applied the brake pedal and it went down to the floor. Consumer somehow stopped the vehicle without incident. Consumer determined the rear brake line was rubbing the cab floor which caused the brake line to wear and leak brake fluid.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Dodge Ram 2500
- Body & structure 57 complaints
- Steering 43 complaints
- Suspension 23 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints
- Fuel system 17 complaints