2014 Ram 2500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 6%of 344 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Ram 2500, 6% of the 344 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The e-brake on this vehicle does not hold even on a slight incline. When the truck is light with interior weight the e brake will not hold, so when it is heavy with equipment it is even worse. This is a hazard and can cause a serious accident. We have had this looked at several times by our Ram promaster diesel mechanic and was told it was a poor design and there is nothing we can do. This issue has been happening since we purchased this truck new.”
NHTSA complaint #11327915, filed 2020-06, 5,000 miles“The integrated brake control system does not apply enough breaking power to the trailer. I have tried setting the gain from 0 to 10. I have used the manual trailer break control and had the same results. I can hear the trailer breaks engage at slow speed but this does not apply enough braking power. The trailer breaks have been checked and are good. The trailer has also been connected to another vehicle and the brakes worked as designed.”
NHTSA complaint #10874649, filed 2016-06, 32,000 miles“I lowered passenger rear window. Air came in I all most lost control of my truck..passenger front seat vibe rated so bad it came lose from floor.. Dodge garage said this is not their problem.. People need to know about this problem..”
NHTSA complaint #10626014, filed 2014-08, 7,400 miles“2500 hd outdoor edition, 2014. I purchased this truck with 7 miles. At 371 miles the brake sensors were staying engaged and I had a thick layer of brake dust coating the rims and burning brakes. The pass. Side dash was falling apart and the carpet was shredding on that side also. They adjusted the sensors to read the same pressures inside and outside of the brake drum. Reset and reprogrammed many computer sensors. Then my key fob quit working, rear sliding window and tire monitor systems all stopped while I was traveling the mountain pass at 75 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #10693403, filed 2015-03, 371 miles“While towing a travel trailer, accelerator was applied to allow me to pass some slow semi's. There was no response from the accelerator as I held it down for about 10 seconds. Exhaust brake engaged!! It wasnt even on!! However, I had the cruise control on but not engaged. I quickly engaged the resume feature and used the accelerate function of the cruise control to speed up to avoid an accident. This has happened on multiple occasions but this by far the scariest. Also the exhaust brake engages when not even on at random coasting times when not hauling anything. …”
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 47% |
| 2025 | 6 | 9% |
| 2024 | 15 | 25% |
| 2023 | 5 | 10% |
| 2022 | 22 | 12% |
| 2021 | 10 | 9% |
| 2020 | 14 | 9% |
| 2019 | 16 | 8% |
| 2018 | 2,346 | 90% |
| 2017 | 515 | 74% |
| 2016 | 35 | 14% |
| 2015 | 20 | 9% |
| 2014 | 22 | 6% |
| 2013 | 9 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2014 Ram 2500
87 complaintsEngine
62 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
62 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsSuspension
37 complaintsVehicle speed control
32 complaintsFuel system
31 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsTires
13 complaintsWheels
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Ram 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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