2015 Ram 2500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 9%of 215 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Ram 2500, 9% of the 215 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Interlocking braking system was on an open recall with no parts available when sold to me on 1/20/2018 at dch temecula dodge Ram, I was never advised and did not learn that the vehicle had one until I filed a complaint with corporate on 5/21/2018 at which time I was told there were parts available.”
NHTSA complaint #11098088, filed 2018-05, 45 miles“On 8.20.18 my vehicle going 70mph on the freeway and then made a large sound. I then lost all steering and braking on the highway. I barely was able to pull off without getting hit. After sitting, smoke started coming out of from under my hood. After popping the hood, there were flames down in the engine. I poured the little amount of drinking water on the flames to douse them. The tow truck came and took us to the nearest dodge dealer (crown dodge in redding, california). …”
NHTSA complaint #11121526, filed 2018-08, 51,000 miles“Parking brake became loose and stopped holding the vehicle prior to 86,000 miles. Adjustment was made to the parking brake but it failed to hold the vehicle after adjustment when the parking brake was tested. Problem was diagnosed on 2/10/2020 as delimitation of lining material from the parking brake shoes. Online searches indicate other owners reporting the same issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11308294, filed 2020-02, 86,000 miles“The integrated trailer brake controller does not provide the proper voltage to stop the trailer properly. This is common on the 2015 model year. I had a 2014 Ram which did not have this issue. There is plenty information on different forums document this issue. In a panic stop with the trailer controller set on its highest gain it still will not stop the trailer properly. This is a big safety concern.”
NHTSA complaint #10911018, filed 2016-10, 5,000 miles“Trailer brake controller. Brakes cut out on trailer off and on with no reason. Step on brakes and they work, then they cut out. Get message on dash saying, disconnected,or check wiring, not doing it all the time, but getting worse. In motion”
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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 2015 Ram 2500
44 complaintsSteering
43 complaintsEngine
34 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTires
11 complaintsWheels
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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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