Dodge RAM QUAD CAB brakes problems
60 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
446 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
57,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 to 2003 model years. Data snapshot: . 345 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
60 of 446 complaints match this topic (13.5%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10073095 · 2004-05-25 (May 25, 2004)
CLUNK OR RATTLE FELT IN STEERING WHEEL WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, ESPECIALLY GOING DOWN HILLS, SOMETIMES CAN ALSO FEEL IT WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED
Owner-reported narrative. 28,439 miles reported. Look up ODI 10073095 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10079723 · 2004-06-23 (June 23, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH ON A RAINING DAY CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND VEHICLE SLID AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, REAR ENDING IT. UPON IMPACT,AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED CHEST INJURIES. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 84,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10079723 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10262637 · 2009-03-21 (March 21, 2009)
NO INDICATIONS OF FAILURE BEFORE OCCURRENCE, TOP DASH PIECE CRACKED AND BROKE (ESSENTIALLY SHATTERED) ACROSS THE WHOLE DASH ALSO CAUSED THE BEZEL TO CRACK AND BRAKE I HAVE HEARD OF SEVERAL OTHERS WITH THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL THAT HAVE THE SAME TROUBLE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 105,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10262637 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10298499 · 2010-01-06 (January 6, 2010)
MY REAR BRAKE LINE BROKE AND IN THE PROCESS OF LOOKING UP TORQUE SPECIFICS ON THE NEW ONE I BOUGHT I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS HAPPENING A LOT WITH DODGE. THE LINES ARE RUSTING THROUGH BECAUSE I BELIEVE REGULAR STEEL IS BEING USED INSTEAD OF A TREATED OR STAINLESS WHICH WOULD RESIST CORROSION BETTER. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO DOWNSHIFT AND USE MY EMERGENCY BRAKE INSTEAD OF FACING A TRAGEDY. I CAN SEE WHERE SOME PEOPLE WOULD PANIC AND NOT THINK TO DO THIS TO PULL OF THE ROAD SAFELY. IT IS A SCARY FEELING TO PUSH THE BRAKES AND HAVE NOTHING HA…
Owner-reported narrative. 91,160 miles reported. Look up ODI 10298499 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10341756 · 2010-07-07 (July 7, 2010)
2001 DODGE RAM 4X4 DRIVERS SIDE REAR BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH CREATING A LEAK WHEN TRYING TO STOP IN DRIVEWAY AT HOME. HAD BUSHES IN FRONT OF PARKING SPOT BLOCKED BY RAILROAD TIES AS A LANDSCAPE DIVIDER. THE TRUCK RAN INTO AND PARTIAL THROUGH RAILROAD TIES INTO BUSHES TO STOP THE TRUCK. NO REPAIR MADE YET ON TRUCK. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 144,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10341756 at NHTSA ↗