2022 Ram 1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 74about this part
- Share
- 12%of 635 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 74 complaints about the brakes of the 2022 Ram 1500, 12% of the 635 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,000 miles. 8 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 been in for the recall about stalling engine. After doing the recall the problem still remains. My engine has stall 3 different times after said recall. Also seeing online there has been many people complaining about the same problem. Dodge should look into the problem with a different recall out there. This is dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #11714520, filed 2026-01“Driving 70 mph on a 3 lane hwy. All the sudden it loses power, engine dies. Have barely any brakes or steering. No turn signals I don’t believe or brake lights. Have to swerve through traffic that doesn’t know what I’m doing to get to the side, if there is one. Dash light says “truck not in park”. This is the second time, it could have and almost killed me or someone else both times”
NHTSA complaint #11756000, filed 2026-08“This problem has happened Two times in the last couple weeks when slowing down it Stalls engages the emergency break and puts itself in park very dangerous I almost got rear-ended the second time it happened and to restart the vehicle, I have to manually turn the electronic emergency brake off, then proceeded to the starting Process.”
NHTSA complaint #11614873, filed 2024-09“Automatic braking system has came 3 different time with out anything near the vehicle. First two times it happened I thought maybe something ws there I did not see, the third time I had two people witness the event and verified there was nothing behind the vehicle when the automatic braking stopped the vehicle abruptly.”
NHTSA complaint #11628288, filed 2024-12“I was in the service lane waiting for an oil change for my 2022 RAM 1500. My car was in parking mode. A service tech plugged a pod or OBD2 and asked me to drive the car with the pod plugged. As soon as I tried to pull out my lane the car acceleraterated even though I was not pressing on the gas pedal. I tried to hit the brake but car would not stop for few seconds until I hit the parked car in front of me.”
NHTSA complaint #11587543, filed 2024-05Related service bulletins
- 11034908Jun 29, 2026Spring kit - disc brake pad
- 11029761Feb 23, 2026Switch - trailer brake control module , adapter & wiring kit - trailer tow.
- 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."
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 9% |
| 2025 | 45 | 12% |
| 2024 | 14 | 18% |
| 2023 | 39 | 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 2022 Ram 1500
252 complaintsElectrical system
200 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
106 complaintsOther or unknown
95 complaintsFuel system
82 complaintsForward collision avoidance
57 complaintsSteering
41 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
35 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 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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