2.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
53,875 miles

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2000 Dodge Ram 1500 brakes problems

brakes problem

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2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments

problem #8

Oct 172013

Ram 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2000 Dodge Ram 1500 extended cab 2 wheel anti-lock right caliper keeps stickin everything is new I've miss 2wks work cause of it and have been fired because of it I cant go 5 miles with out it stickin I keep takin the caliper back to 3 different part store and they getting pissed I have new shoes, rubber hose, brake booster rwal valve anti lock valve crystal clear fluid its been to a brake shop and they R lost also im always on the side of road takin it apart to depress the caliper not sure if its a C body or not.

- Crestveiw, FL, USA

problem #7

Dec 122009

Ram 1500

  • 47,000 miles
2000 Dodge Ram 1500 -Dec 2009 - 47000 mile. No indication of brake issues until hitting them hard to avoid car that ran a red light. Brake line from master cylinder to rwal unit failed (pinhole leak), but managed to avoid collision. Drove home (slowly) and fabricated/installed replacement section (about 16" long). After bleeding brakes - drove truck normally until June 2010. Then, with no warning, the brakes again failed in a parking lot stop. Found the leak in the rear section of the line running from front to rear.dealer estimate to replace all hard lines is $1000. Who can afford that ?? so, I will be spending many hours of my own time to fix the problem caused by cheap imported chinese steel. Thanks bill clinton !! I have other "good american cars" that are 40+ years old and 100K+ miles with the oem lines still good. These new vehicles suck !!!

- Ellicott City, MD, USA

problem #6

Jul 102009

Ram 1500

  • 107,000 miles
The brake line on drivers side behind the gas tank burst due to corrosion I lost brakes while driving not able to stop well. Could cause injury.

- Lakeville, IN, USA

problem #5

Aug 132009

Ram 1500

  • 140,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Brake line behind the gas tank on drivers side burst due to corrosion on my 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4.

- Dublin, VA, USA

problem #4

Jan 012008

Ram 1500

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Dodge 1500. While driving 40 mph, the air idle valve did not open and caused the vehicle to stall when the brakes were applied. The contact believes that there is a defect in the design of the vehicle. The air idle valve was installed backwards and should remain in the open position to allow air to enter and for the vehicle to properly close. The failure occurred on two occasions. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the valve, which was installed in the same manner. The repair lasted for a year, but the failure has recently resurfaced. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 112,000.

- Hudson, FL, USA

problem #3

May 152003

Ram 1500 10-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 0 miles
1.body jumps at different speeds unable to steere.2.odometer reading didn't move for approx- 1st 200 miles.3.engine knocks. 4. shifting linkage and gears grind. 5. transmission slips and front axle grinds. 6.salesman said I was approved and did qualify for any vehicle in the lot with $10,000 down.called finance company after purchase and was approved for the vehicle I originally wanted.7.brakes need to be replaced all the way around. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- El Cajon, CA, USA

problem #2

Mar 082004

Ram 1500

  • 37,000 miles
While braking pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #1

Nov 142002

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer states he has ABS brakes and this am he attempted to brake and his system locked up on him causing him to run stop signs because his brakes did not work. He also states that his front brakes worked but his back one that did not work.

- Mc Minnville, OR, USA

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