5.8

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,286 miles

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2000 Dodge Ram 2500 brakes problems

brakes problem

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2000 Dodge Ram 2500 Owner Comments

problem #7

Oct 222004

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 49,000 miles

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

While driving at aproximately 20 mph brakes failed, causing the consumer's vehicle to run a red light. After towing, it was discovered that driver's side brake hose was defective.

- Manistee, MI, USA

problem #6

Feb 242004

Ram 2500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 51,000 miles
While driving, the consumer applied the brake pedal and it went down to the floor. Consumer somehow stopped the vehicle without incident. Consumer determined the rear brake line was rubbing the cab floor which caused the brake line to wear and leak brake fluid.

- Jamesville, NY, USA

problem #5

Sep 062001

Ram 2500 4WD

  • miles
The consumer recieved recall notice 01V-038, the consumer attempted to have it repaired on several occasions, the notice states that the work would take about one hour to complete but it took the dealer 8 hours, the front brake pads were replaced. Nlm

- Vallejo, CA, USA

problem #4

Sep 062001

Ram 2500 4WD

  • miles

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

The consumer recieved recall notice 01V-038, the consumer attempted to have it repaired on several occasions, the notice states that the work would take about one hour to complete but it took the dealer 8 hours, the front brake pads were replaced. Nlm

- Vallejo, CA, USA

problem #3

Mar 132001

Ram 2500

  • miles
On three occasions the consumer took the vehicle to have recall 01V-038 for the front brake hose and sensor, but the part was not available (once) or the wrong parts were recieved (twice).

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #2

Jul 092001

(reported on)

Ram 2500 4WD

  • miles
Consumer received recall 01V-038 and informed dealer that repairs needed to be complete due to the brake line was rubbing against a tire, vehicle was taken to dealer for recall repairs and dealer stated repairs were complete, however consumer checked and found that nothing had been done, the service manager stated that they did not see leaking fluid and therefore thought that it was okay, consumer is finally getting repairs complete.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #1

Apr 012001

Ram 2500

  • miles
Brake line on rear drivers side of the vehicle rubs against a rod in vehicle, causing a hole, 3/16th of an inch deep, to form in brake line. Dealer tied brake line to vehicle so that line would not rub against rod. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Kalispell, MT, USA

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