2001 Dodge RAM 3500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 10%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500, 10% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Pulled into fueling station, stopping at pump, pedal went to floor board. Checked brake reservoir it was empty, added 1 pint of brake fluid. No signs of leak. Found signs of fluid on frame driver side behind fuel tank, pulled tank to find a very rusted brake line and a hole in brake line. Checked other brake lines, all are badly rusted. The gas lines running next to the brake line are not rusted at all. Truck parked in barn all the time, very seldom driven in winter.”
NHTSA complaint #10462641, filed 2012-06, 50,126 miles“Brake failure occurred while trying to stop at a intersection no accident occurred but use of emergency brake was needed. Wheelworks found the problem to be a leaking hydraulic brake line which needed to be replaced. Cost about 250 dollars.”
NHTSA complaint #10315250, filed 2010-03, 95,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10073569, filed 2004-05, 105,000 miles“Consumer had to replace front brakes, rotors, and rear drums every 6000-7000 miles. Consumer did not do any hauling or heavy transporting with vehicle. However, this problem was serious because vehicle did not stop at times, once almost hit a child. Took vehicle to the dealer, and was told that rear drums had to be replaced. Consumer was concerned about driving the vehicle. He was afraid that he could be involved in a fatal accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10063139, filed 2004-03, 60,000 miles“While braking, intermittently the brake pedal went go to the floor which caused extended stopping distance. The dealerships replaced the master cylinder once before, but the consumer was still having the same problem. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #10065504, filed 2004-04, 6,500 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 14 | 4% |
| 2011 | 11 | 5% |
| 2010 | 9 | 6% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 13 | 5% |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 9% |
| 2001 | 13 | 10% |
| 2000 | 5 | 9% |
| 1999 | 15 | 14% |
| 1998 | 20 | 19% |
| 1997 | 17 | 14% |
| 1996 | 38 | 31% |
| 1995 | 28 | 26% |
| 1994 | 18 | 26% |
| 1993 | 5 | 25% |
| 1992 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500
31 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTires
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500
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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