Service Brakes Related Problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500

Table 1 shows 13 common service brakes related problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (nine problems).


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500

The Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Brake line burst behind fuel tank on driver's side, leading to loss of brake fluid, and loss of brake use.   Read details...

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

On December 14 2005 my son was driving my Dodge Ram 1500, he tried to stop and the abs system locked and he rear ended the car in front of him. The engine stalled and he had no control over the vehicle. The truck slid approximately 20 feet. There was a child injured in the car that he hit.   Read details...

The Brake Foundation Components problem

When applying the brakes brake pedal goes to the floor ,and the vehicle does not register. Consumer has contacted dealer.   Read details...


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