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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 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202699%
20254412%
20241418%
20233819%
20227412%
20217511%
2020427%
20191349%
2018487%
201710011%
201628218%
201515911%
201418310%
2013796%
200925%

Other parts of the 2019 Ram 1500

Electrical system
382 complaints
Steering
340 complaints
Other or unknown
237 complaints
Engine
233 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
207 complaints
Fuel system
104 complaints
Air bags
93 complaints
Body and structure
81 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
79 complaints
Vehicle speed control
53 complaints
Seat belts
33 complaints
Suspension
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