13 problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the brake system failed. While driving approximately 30 mph and attempting to slow down, the brake pedal stuck to the floor board. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the shoulder, inspected the vehicle, and found that the rear brake lines fractured due to corrosion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 62,800.
Rear brake line heavily corroded and ruptured in between the fuel tank and the frame (very little corrosion to the surrounding parts/frame). Fortunately the vehicle was parked when the line broke and I noticed I had lost virtually all braking ability while attempting to put it in gear. I had driven it 10 minutes prior to the line failing, and had noticed no degradation whatsoever.
2001 Dodge ram. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering wheel vibration, brake line replacement and front frame problems. Updated 07/27/15.
The rear brake line between the gas tank and frame blew out as my son was pulling in the driveway. According to the internet, this is a common problem with these trucks.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the brakes failed and he had to utilize the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the main brake lines had were completely rusted and failed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.
Traveling down drive way when hard brake line blow out, causing lose of brakes.
Leaving a gas station, I applied the brake to move into to drive, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. I was fortunate enough to be next to the garage/mechanic I use and drove it into his lot. They are fixing it today. I was very lucky I had to stop for gas at that time and this failure didn't happen at an intersection. I have had many vehicles over my thirty years of driving and have never had a brake line "rust" and fail like this.
The brake line has failed. There is a pin hole leak. The metal brake line is between the gas tank and the frame of the vehicle. It has rusted out so much that it caused the line to fail. The line is hidden in the frame, which doesn't provide the adequate amount of space for the road wash to actually clean the line. It site on the frame and rusts away. This is a big safety issue if I was driving at speeds of greater than 25mph or started braking when I normally do. It happened in my drive way so no accident, but this can't be the right way to bring that line back to the rear of the vehicle. This line controls all the rear brakes.
Driver's side brake line (behind fuel tank) on Dodge Ram 1500 v8 -5. 9l blew out causing me to loose my brakes. This was due to corrosion.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. When the contact tried to start the vehicle the brakes extended to the floor. The contact stated that a year ago the front brake lines on the vehicle were replaced. The rear brake lines were broken and covered with rust. The vehicle was being repaired when the complaint was filed. The dealer stated that they are aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 84710.
Having noticed a loss in brake fluid, it became a rust out brake line. This truck, has 107k miles. And this brake line is in the rear portion of the gas tank area, that connects to the rear system. This seems to be a problem with these Dodge trucks. As have found others with the same issues.
On 8/19/2009, I was traveling east on rt 360 in chesterfield CO, va in my 2001 Dodge 1500 pickup truck. As I approached the light at turner rd, I apply the brakes but the truck was not stopping as normal. I struck the Nissan in front of me in the rear. Damage done to both vehicles but thankfully there were no injuries. It was later determined that the steel brake line that runs along the inside of the frame rail had burst causing the rear brakes to fail. The insurance company responded to the repair shop and inspected the old brake line. It appears from several Dodge forums that this is a common problem with some model years but Dodge refuses to address the issue. I believe this to be a very serious issue as the next victim may not be as lucky as I.
1. After exiting interstate, driver was backing out of a parking spot and applied brakes. Driver noticed reduction in braking ability and "mushy" brake pedal. Driver pulled back into parking spot to inspect vehicle. 2. Brake line for driver side rear brake ruptured resulting in total loss of braking ability. Brake line ruptured due to corrosion. 3. Replacement of brake line was required. Part is available.