222 of the 4,615 complaints about the Ram 1500 (4.8%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #8 problem area. That share is 0.8× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
222Complaints · Brakes
4.8%Share of complaints
0.79×vs. all vehicles
59Last 12 months
14.4%Share involving a crash or fire
3Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2019 model (74, 5% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2024 model (5). 59 Brakes complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 74 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “abs”, “brake”, “module”, “traction control” and “electronic”. 32 of these reports (14.4%) describe a crash or fire, with 10 injuries and 2 deaths mentioned.
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 24V653000 (2024-09-05, model years 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024).
Traveling down I64 Eastbound towing a 24' enclosed trailer loaded with 2 RZRs in my 2022 Ram 1500 Limited, a check engine light came on. I decided I'd get off at the next exit to have it looked at as we're one hour into a 3.5 hr drive.
Brakes · 2026-06-29 · ODI 11747255 · Fire
During the collision, the vehicle experienced a catastrophic component failure, specifically involving break intervention by ESP and the electronic stability control working correctly with the wheel speeds and impact of the top of the cab.
Brakes · 2026-06-07 · ODI 11742598 · Crash
When it rains, the ESC, ABS and check engine lights come on. 4WD capability and is disabled and rear backup stopping is disabled.
Brakes · 2026-08-29 · ODI 11760657
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the ABS warning light and traction control warning light were illuminated. The contact retrieved information about a recall with a similar failure; however, the recall information was unknown.
Brakes · 2026-08-25 · ODI 11759342
Found large oil spot in driveway, took truck to dealer. Dealer inspected for problem and found brake fluid low and leaking brake line at master cylinder.
Brakes · 2026-08-19 · ODI 11757890
My RAM vehicle has several open safety recalls. For more than six months, I have repeatedly contacted my local authorized RAM dealership (Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram FIAT of Winter Haven, Address: [XXX], Phone: [XXX]) to have these safety recalls completed.
Brakes · 2026-08-18 · ODI 11757709
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Campaign 24V653000 · 2024-09-05 · Model years: 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 10, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 85B.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Campaign 21V037000 · 2021-02-01 · Model years: 2021
⚠ Park-outside / do-not-drive warning
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT trucks. Certain vehicles were built without the retaining clip that secures the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal, which can cause the brake pedal to separate from the brake system.
Remedy: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until they receive instructions on the inspection and repair, as necessary. FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install the push rod clip, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US number for this recall is Y04.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES Campaign 19V067000 · 2019-02-05 · Model years: 2019
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. The affected vehicles have a brake pedal that may move too far and separate from pedal assembly.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the adjustable pedal assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V07.
222 of the 4,615 complaints about the Ram 1500 (4.8%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #8 problem area. That share is 0.8× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Ram 1500 model years have the most Brakes complaints?
By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2019 model (74, 5% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2024 model (5).
Is there a recall for Ram 1500 Brakes problems?
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 24V653000 (2024-09-05, model years 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024).