2025 Ram 1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 45about this part
- Share
- 12%of 369 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,452miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 45 complaints about the brakes of the 2025 Ram 1500, 12% of the 369 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,452 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 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.
“The brake pedal goes to the floor when starting the truck. The dealer has confirmed it. It is available for inspection. My safety and others are in possible danger from failing brakes. The dealer has confirmed the problem. The manufacturer has been involved with the dealer. They opened a star case that has not resolved the defect. So far, the problem has only affected the truck while starting. The brake light did come on one time while driving. The truck has been in the dealer service for over 40 days with no resolution. …”
NHTSA complaint #11673075, filed 2025-07, 5,462 miles“I was driving at around 40mph, my vehicle turned off with all the lights in the dashboard being turned on. I had no power steering or breaks in my vehicle. With no ability to break my moving car I pulled into a parking lot almost crashing with another vehicle. I couldn’t turn out my car in parking and the lights in the dashboard stayed on.”
NHTSA complaint #11716539, filed 2026-02“The truck brake pedal got hard and went all the way to the bottom. Dash lighted up like a Christmas tree. Luckily I was entering a parking lot so I was going slow and was able to park the truck. Truck only has 453 miles and is only 2 weeks since purchase. If there's a recall for this issue I believe it wasn't taken care of before selling it to me.”
NHTSA complaint #11640540, filed 2025-02“While driving on a clear road my Automatic Emergency Braking System applied my brakes and attempted to stop my vehicle. The brakes released and allowed me to continue. The road surface was clear. There were no other vehicle in sight in front of me or behind me. No animals were in the area. There was nothing to trigger this activation. I'm returning the vehicle today for the repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11634883, filed 2025-01“The trailer brake module causes trailer braking and lights to work inconsistently. There is an existing recall but I am 3 months in with no status of when they can fix my issue. I am on a waiting list with 2 nearby dealers and cannot safely use my truck for towing which is what I bought it for.”
NHTSA complaint #11736815, filed 2026-05Related recalls
- 26V059000Feb 2, 2026Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram…Covers: Ram 1500 2025–2026, Jeep Wagoneer S 2024–2026, Ram 2500 2025–2026 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 11038552Oct 6, 2026Actuator - park brake
- 11038515Oct 6, 2026Actuator - park brake
- 11035978Aug 1, 2026Flash: Brake System Control Module (BSCM) Updates **Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● Warning message "Selec-Speed Unavailable" appears in the…
- 11034908Jun 29, 2026Spring kit - disc brake pad
- 11033943Jun 11, 2026Flash: Brake System Control Module (BSCM) Update Customers may comment on the following: ● Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), 'Decel ACC' lights on…
- 11030047Mar 6, 2026Whoosh Or Click Noise Heard From Brake Assembly eBooster When Pressing Brake Pedal And After A Recent Repair.
- 11029785Feb 25, 2026Fleet Campaign Parts Ordering Process (03D)
- 11029761Feb 23, 2026Switch - trailer brake control module , adapter & wiring kit - trailer tow.
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 | 184 | 10% |
| 2013 | 79 | 6% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2025 Ram 1500
192 complaintsEngine
76 complaintsExterior lighting
61 complaintsForward collision avoidance
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
49 complaintsOther or unknown
38 complaintsLane departure
33 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2025 Ram 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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