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2025 Ram 2500 Brakes Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
9%of 66 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2025 Ram 2500, 9% of the 66 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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 am filing a safety complaint regarding a persistent soft brake pedal condition affecting my truck. Under normal driving conditions and especially during low-speed braking with no trailer or payload attached, the brake pedal feels excessively soft and requires additional pedal travel before adequate braking response occurs. The authorized dealer inspected the vehicle and replaced the brake pads and resurfaced the rotors; however, the soft brake pedal condition continues unchanged. …”

NHTSA complaint #11739973, filed 2026-05

“I have a 2025 ram 2500 diesel, and I use it to tow, as I am a farmer, and have a farm. I pull stock trailers, my tractor, and other trailers associated with my farm. I took my truck in for the trailer tow module recall to be done over 4 months ago, and they said they had to order the part and would call once it came in. It has now been over 4 months, I have called the dealer to follow up, and keep getting the same answer. The part hasn't arrived yet, and they will call me when it comes in. …”

NHTSA complaint #11745154, filed 2026-06

“I purchased a new 2025 RAM 2500 on June 2, 2025. Within the first week, I began experiencing very soft brake response. Occasionally, I can press the brake pedal to the floor with modest effort, and most of the time, I need to double or triple tap the brakes to achieve a firm response. I have visited four different dealerships across three states regarding this issue. Some service departments have acknowledged the problem, while others have stated it is normal and as expected, as documented in my maintenance receipts. …”

NHTSA complaint #11699316, filed 2025-11

“I own a 2025 Ram 2500 that is affected by Recall 03D involving the Trailer Brake Control Module. This recall is related to a potential failure of the trailer braking system and trailer lighting system, which creates a serious safety risk while towing. I regularly use this truck for towing, and due to this issue, the vehicle may not safely tow trailers, increasing the risk of an accident. I have experienced this issue while towing, all lights will shut off on my trailers and warnings that the trailer has been disconnected repeatedly pop up. …”

NHTSA complaint #11729962, filed 2026-04

“My new Ram has very soft brakes. Should you keep constant pressure on the brake pedal it will eventually go to the floor. Also, no trailer brakes. Dealer states they can find no problem, and they are working as intended. They are not. Lockhart Texas dealer bled the brakes, with no improvement.”

NHTSA complaint #11772986, filed 2026-10

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20261447%
202569%
20241525%
2023510%
20222212%
2021109%
2020149%
2019168%
20182,34690%
201751574%
20163514%
2015209%
2014226%
201395%
2009120%

Other parts of the 2025 Ram 2500

Electrical system
40 complaints
Exterior lighting
16 complaints
Other or unknown
12 complaints
Engine
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Lane departure
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2025 Ram 2500

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology