2001 Dodge Ram 2500 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 36 complaints for the 2001 Dodge Ram 2500, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 93,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 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 | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 93,000 miles, and 15% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Driver stated that brakes failed on vehicle while trying to stop at intersection resulting in crash with another vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge 2500. The contact stated while driving at speeds of 25 MPH, he noticed brake fluid leaking from under the vehicle from the drivers side. The dealer advised the steel hydraulic pipeline had fractured due to rust and corrosion. The dealer also confirmed they were aware of the issue. The contact also wanted to include in the complaint that the vehicle was manufactured in mexico. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000 and the approximate current mileage was 79,089.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Dodge Ram 2500
- Body & structure 181 complaints
- Steering 73 complaints
- Suspension 43 complaints
- Fuel system 33 complaints
- Engine 30 complaints
- Air bags 19 complaints
- Electrical system 19 complaints
- Transmission 19 complaints