2001 Dodge Ram 3500 brakes problems
19 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 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 | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
While applying ABS at low speeds, brakes failed, resulting in a minor collision. Dealership found that seals of master cylinder/ front disc rotors, and calipers were ruined. The calipers were leaking fluid on the right front side. The pads were replaced. The brakes were fine so consumer drove on. The next day the brakes falied to stop vehicle causing consumer to hit a semi truck. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the brakes, calipers and rear shoes were replaced. This did not fix the problem.
The cummings diesel engine. The vacuum pump couplings that are attached to the power steering unit which sits on two 1/4 pieces of steel and controls the front end of the vehicle are broken , resulting in no steering and braking. Consumer contacted chrysler. However, no one will talk to consumer.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500
- Body & structure 31 complaints
- Steering 20 complaints