1997 Dodge Ram 2500 brakes problems
The 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 has 47 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 17% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
47
Brakes complaints
17%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“I PURCHASED A 1997 DODGE 2500 RAM PICKUP TRUCK IN NOVEMBER OF 1996. WITHIN A FEW WEEKS I EXPERIENCED A BRAKE FAILURE WHEN I HIT THE BRAKES HARD. I MANAGED TO CHANGE LANES TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT AND TRIED MANY TIMES AFTER THAT TO GET THE BRAKES TO FAIL. BUT IT DIDN'T HAPPEN AGAIN UNTIL ALMOST A YEAR…”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 have?
NHTSA has 47 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 brakes — 17% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.