2019 Ram 1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 134about this part
- Share
- 9%of 1,494 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 134 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 Ram 1500, 9% of the 1,494 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles. 15 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 2-23-21 my service airbag system light, service antilock brake system light, service electronic stability control light, ABS light came on and cruise control stopped working on my 2019 Ram 1500. The truck is under warranty and the dealership is making me drive my vehicle because they dont have the parts to fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #11402711, filed 2021-03, 29,600 miles“Vehicle was pruchased from waldorf dodge (06/12/20190 with two (2) open recalls, v07 & v71. As the customer, I found out about the recalls on my own (including one that had been known of since feb 2019) and had to contact the dealership (who ignored the warning about the recalls during the sale and failed to tell me, the customer) to fix this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11222617, filed 2019-06, 57 miles“I opened the door on my 2019 Ram and I was the under the impression that these trucks were lock the brakes if in drive and the door is opened. It did not stop and ran into a pole causing $550.00 worth of damage to the front bumper . This truck is supposed to be equipped with front and rear sensors to apply the brakes and it didn't work going forward, but does work in reverse.”
NHTSA complaint #11243461, filed 2019-08, 700 miles“April 30,2019 my wife was in our yard and made a sharp right turn into driveway put on brakes truck didn't stop applied brakes harder truck accelerated brakes didn't stop truck and park-assist didn't stop truck . Truck went through steps then hit house knocking house off foundation. Air bag didn't deplore.”
NHTSA complaint #11221236, filed 2019-06, 5,888 miles“Since purchasing new, my 2019 Ram 1500 (new body) has been pulling to the right when braking on the highway. Its not the crown of the road since the same model loaner truck did not pull. I have driven it for 5600 miles and it pulls to the right when braking on the highway. Dealers and FCA are not willing to help duplicate or diagnose. They believe there is no problem. I am concerned that this vehicle my not be safe and operating as designed”
NHTSA complaint #11182083, filed 2019-02, 300 milesRelated recalls
- 19V067000Feb 5, 2019Chrysler (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…Covers: Ram 1500 2019
Related service bulletins
- 11026634Dec 10, 2025Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C0050-00-Brake System Hydraulic Leak Set After Recent Repair.
- 11026632Dec 10, 2025Antilock Brake (ABS) Light On. Intermittent Or Implausible Wheel Speed Sensor Signal Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
- 11025508Nov 3, 2025ESC Light Illuminated. DTC C1252-92 VACUUM PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT And Or P258B ELECTRONIC VACUUM PUMP PERFORMANCE
- 11013631Jan 22, 2025Module - anti-lock brake system
- 11013630Jan 22, 2025Module - anti-lock brake system
- 11012984Jan 18, 2025"Squeak Noise From Brake Pedal When Pressed And Or Released."
- 11008251Sep 9, 2024Module - anti-lock brake system
- 11008249Sep 9, 2024Module - anti-lock brake system
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 9% |
| 2025 | 44 | 12% |
| 2024 | 14 | 18% |
| 2023 | 38 | 19% |
| 2022 | 74 | 12% |
| 2021 | 75 | 11% |
| 2020 | 42 | 7% |
| 2019 | 134 | 9% |
| 2018 | 48 | 7% |
| 2017 | 100 | 11% |
| 2016 | 282 | 18% |
| 2015 | 159 | 11% |
| 2014 | 183 | 10% |
| 2013 | 79 | 6% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2019 Ram 1500
382 complaintsSteering
340 complaintsOther or unknown
237 complaintsEngine
233 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
207 complaintsFuel system
104 complaintsAir bags
93 complaintsBody and structure
81 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
79 complaintsVehicle speed control
53 complaintsSeat belts
33 complaintsSuspension
33 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Ram 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology