2004 Dodge RAM 2500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 3%of 582 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,377miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Dodge RAM 2500, 3% of the 582 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,377 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The brakes go to the floor when at a stop sign. I also have hit the brakes coming to a stop, then they go right to the floor.I drive with my left foot on the emergency brake. I have had it to three dealers, they say its the way it is. Stop then take you foot off the brake, it should stay stopped it sounds like the brake complaints on the ford f-150 pickup that is investigating by the government. Thanks roger.”
NHTSA complaint #10846254, filed 2016-03, 2,000 miles“At around 20000 miles on my RAM 2500 the rotors warped, seems to be a common problem on Dodge ram trucks. Dealer said it was not covered after 12000 miles. Had rotors turned and they got worse. Bought new rotors(Dodge is the only place you can purchase these from at this time) so I am hoping for the best since they are the same type. Notified dealer were I purchased truck and they will not return calls.”
NHTSA complaint #10102685, filed 2004-12, 20,000 miles“I pulled off of the freeway and coasted into the mall parking lot where I heard a loud clunk. Tried to stop the truck with the brakes and they went to the floor. Coasting to a full stop moments later I placed the vehicle in park. Brake fluid was all over the front left tire. Called the tow truck. As he hooked the truck up he reached down and picked up my calaper from behind the front left wheel. Towed the truck to Dodge dealership. Everyone said they had never heard much less seen a calaper fall right off the brake like that. I'm lucky that my 1, 2 and 3 year old are ok. …”
NHTSA complaint #10445144, filed 2012-01, 90,355 miles“Rear brake hose from the frame to the axle, connectors on the hose had rotted away and the connector came away from the hose causing all of the brake fluid to escape and causing no brakes. I was coming down off of a bridge and had to divert to a open field to stop. No injuries. The line had to be replaced. Took three (3) days to fined the part. The connector should have been made out of a non-corrosive material. The cost to repair the line was $473. This should be looked into for the next incident could be deadly to another party. I have the part if you need to inspect the connector.”
NHTSA complaint #10296668, filed 2009-12, 76,000 miles“The main brake line going to back brakes, where it tees off ,the hose crimp let go. The brake peddle when to the floor, going about 65miles hr. Then 01/03/2014 the left wheel hose blew off, other crimp failure,had truck aaa to the repair shop. Had all hoses replaced at that time because this time it happened in my drive way not on the road thank god.”
NHTSA complaint #10567913, filed 2014-03, 25,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11034393Jun 26, 2026Trac-Rite Operation Diagnosis, Chatter, Shudder, Moving From A Stop And Turning
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 14 | 5% |
| 2011 | 10 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 15 | 4% |
| 2006 | 21 | 3% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 | 18 | 3% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 13 | 8% |
| 2001 | 34 | 7% |
| 2000 | 29 | 14% |
| 1999 | 72 | 23% |
| 1998 | 44 | 20% |
| 1997 | 39 | 18% |
| 1996 | 80 | 27% |
| 1995 | 61 | 23% |
| 1994 | 42 | 25% |
| 1993 | 17 | 44% |
| 1992 | 10 | 31% |
| 1991 | 8 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2004 Dodge RAM 2500
140 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
110 complaintsSuspension
106 complaintsAir bags
90 complaintsElectrical system
47 complaintsBody and structure
35 complaintsFuel system
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaintsExterior lighting
26 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsEngine
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Dodge RAM 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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