2012 Dodge RAM 1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 51about this part
- Share
- 7%of 698 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 51 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Dodge RAM 1500, 7% of the 698 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had both front brake calibers seize up within 2 months apart. My truck has about 34,000 miles on it when this occured. On both occaions of failure it left me on the side of the highway unable to move it. I'm concerned about the rear brake calipers doing the same and considering changing them also.”
NHTSA complaint #10986287, filed 2017-05, 33,000 miles“The brakes completely failed as I was pulling into a hospital entrance, and again trying to navigate to a safe parking space, and again pulling into a parking space. The pedal went completely to the floor. This was at low speed and I crashed into the parked car in front of me.”
NHTSA complaint #11092672, filed 2018-05, 51,000 miles“When I was driving on the interstate I had to stop suddenly for a another vehicle who had cut me off and I had problems with the right front brake sticking and causing friction and a burning smell...this has been an off and on problem when ever I have to suddenly stop. I had had the oil changed and tires rotated but was told by the service tech there was nothing wrong with the brake.”
NHTSA complaint #10748668, filed 2015-08, 35,000 miles“When driving at approximately 25mpg down a residential street, I heard a scrape and a slight thud towards the rear of my truck.I immediately started to try to slow down and pull over but there was a loss of brakes and I had to push the brake almost to the floor to get it to stop. I did get the vehicle to stop and checked around the car for the problem. My left rear brake caliper was hanging down and the fluid was leaking out. Upon close inspection, both of the caliper pins were missing.”
NHTSA complaint #10761827, filed 2015-09, 47,000 miles“I have had my vehicle to lose all power (power steering, anti lock brakes, and seatbelt function) due to a bag ignition switch. This happened while driving 70 MPH down the interstate. I noticed all my dash light came on and my vehicle had completely powered off leaving me with no power steering and no anti lock brakes. Luckily I was on straight enough road to only run off the road once I slowed down. Iafter hitting a ditch I noticed my seatbelt did not lock causing me to slightly bump my head. I wasn't hurt but this has to be a issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11004996, filed 2017-07, 130,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10162509May 30, 2019PadKit- Front Disc Brake
- 10162508May 30, 2019PadKit- Front Disc Brake
- 10228152Aug 10, 2016Caliper Assembly - Front Disc Brake For an issue with drift only while braking, do not replace front Caliper Assemblies. Check the front brake pads for contamination, replace if…
- 10220268Aug 10, 2016Caliper Assembly - Front Disc Brake For an issue with drift only while braking, do not replace front Caliper Assemblies. Check the front brake pads for contamination, replace if…
- 10140196Aug 10, 2016Caliper Assembly - Front Disc Brake For an issue with drift only while braking, do not replace front Caliper Assemblies. Check the front brake pads for contamination, replace if…
- 10151700Oct 17, 2015Title Inspection and Return: Hydro-Booster, - Power Brake. Start Date: 10/27/2015 7:00 AM End Date Message You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in…
- 10148996Aug 29, 2015Vehicle Pulls Or Drifts While Applying The Brakes This bulletin involves cleaning the front brake rotor friction surfaces and replacing the front brake pads.
- 10149029Aug 20, 2015Inspection and Return:Brake Rotor-52121050AA
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 51 | 7% |
| 2011 | 26 | 4% |
| 2010 | 16 | 3% |
| 2009 | 34 | 5% |
| 2008 | 27 | 5% |
| 2007 | 21 | 4% |
| 2006 | 39 | 5% |
| 2005 | 40 | 3% |
| 2004 | 53 | 5% |
| 2003 | 73 | 6% |
| 2002 | 36 | 4% |
| 2001 | 59 | 5% |
| 2000 | 31 | 6% |
| 1999 | 56 | 9% |
| 1998 | 64 | 12% |
| 1997 | 53 | 15% |
| 1996 | 46 | 15% |
| 1995 | 27 | 13% |
| 1994 | 11 | 9% |
| 1993 | 3 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge RAM 1500
175 complaintsEngine
163 complaintsFuel system
126 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
92 complaintsAir bags
80 complaintsOther or unknown
67 complaintsSteering
47 complaintsExterior lighting
46 complaintsVehicle speed control
28 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsElectronic stability control
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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