2023 Ram 2500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,754miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2023 Ram 2500, 10% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,754 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was involved in an accident on May 3rd. 2024. As a result of this accident, I have filed an insurance claim. My brakes failed to stop the truck properly. I was pushing the brake pedal as hard as I could, and the brakes were not stopping the truck properly. It had minimal braking not enough to stop the truck. Almost like the ABS system failed and was not allowing the pressure I was applying to the brakes. I called the dealer to make an appointment this week. Waiting for a call back from service dept the truck is at my house and has not been driven. No warning lights on the dash. …”
NHTSA complaint #11587158, filed 2024-05“The contact owns a 2023 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brake pedal was not responding, and almost went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the parking brake was used to stop the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, there was no warning light illuminated and the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure or determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11640286, filed 2025-02, 10,507 miles“The contact owns a 2023 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to slow down, the contact became aware that the brake pedal almost went to the floorboard before the vehicle responded as needed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the ABS control module. The contact was informed that the ABS control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 35,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11649458, filed 2025-03, 35,000 miles“Brakes failed 4 times in 4 days. Computer says low brake fluid, service stabilitrack, service electronic trailer brake systems. I filled with brake fluid twice. Called dealerships and stated minimum of 2 weeks before than can even look at it.”
NHTSA complaint #11532714, filed 2023-07Related service bulletins
- 11026634Dec 10, 2025Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C0050-00-Brake System Hydraulic Leak Set After Recent Repair.
- 11018290May 9, 2025Parking Brake Pad When replacing the park brake pedal pad, please use the correct labor operation code. Some technicians have been using the brake pedal pad labor code which is…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 48% |
| 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 2023 Ram 2500
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Ram 2500
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.
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