2019 Ram 3500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 7%of 137 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 Ram 3500, 7% of the 137 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“Red hydraulic fluid in brake system cause brake failure, which cause me to cause minor damage to a brake line. Dealer has had vehicle for over 2 months, claim vehicle doesn't qualify for recall that states similar issues as v98 which is for 2019 dodge Ram 3500s , also says parts are on restrictions do to recall and can not repair my vehicle do to this.”
NHTSA complaint #11307354, filed 2020-02, 23,000 miles“My ABS on my brakes keep going out on my truck and I have 2 2019 Ram trucks and it did it on both of them and I have some friends that have 2019 and 2020 rams that's doing the same thing should it be a recall on this before someone get kill?”
NHTSA complaint #11396251, filed 2021-02, 85,000 miles“I lost trailer brakes, hydraulic controller not working. traction control light is on along with my airbag and my abs light comes on at times. NO REPAIRS WERE DONE YET. DEALER STATES ORC MODULE NEEDS REPLACEMENT. I believe this is an reoccurring issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11712870, filed 2026-01“My ABS on my brakes keep going out on my truck and I have 2 2019 Ram trucks and it did it on both of them and I have some friends that have 2019 and 2020 rams that's doing the same thing should it be a recall on this before someone get kill?”
NHTSA complaint #11396248, filed 2021-02“When truck is in cruise control on with driver assist on, if I run off side of road and go over the ridges on the side that alert driver my ABS light comes on saying my driver assist and my cruise control can no longer be used and my ABS breaking system requires a mechanic. If I reset my system all goes back to normal till I go over rough road or ridges. I have less than 10,000 miles on truck. From what I hear from other Dodge owners this is a common occurrence. This has happened on three different occasions.”
NHTSA complaint #11524235, filed 2023-05Related recalls
- 19V635000Aug 29, 2019Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 2500, 3500 and 3500 Cab Chassis trucks. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with an incorrect…Covers: Ram 3500 2019, 2500 2019
Related service bulletins
- 11026634Dec 10, 2025Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C0050-00-Brake System Hydraulic Leak Set After Recent Repair.
- 11011716Dec 4, 2024"Brake Warning Lamp Illumination Over Rumble Strips Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find…
- 11008917Oct 11, 2024"Flash: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module Updates **Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of…
- 10251872Jan 25, 2024Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or…
- 10242706Jul 17, 2023PUMP, Vacuum For DTC Code P258B - ELECTRONIC VACUUM PUMP PERFORMANCE. Due to brake vacuum pumps returned with trouble not found, please follow the proper diagnostics outline in…
- 10247965Feb 28, 2023CEL (Check Engine Lamp) Illuminates, Recent PCM Replace or Flash Update Performed, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P057B Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Performance, P1572…
- 10231735Jan 23, 2023Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 10229819Dec 16, 2022UAV and UCV Radio Enhancements Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? **Wi-Fi hotspot connection failure. ? Speaker popping, crackle noise during Voice…
- 10229792Dec 3, 2022Diesel Fuel Pump Failure and System Contamination Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 39% |
| 2025 | 19 | 44% |
| 2024 | 12 | 27% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2022 | 12 | 6% |
| 2021 | 6 | 10% |
| 2020 | 8 | 7% |
| 2019 | 9 | 7% |
| 2018 | 668 | 83% |
| 2017 | 195 | 62% |
| 2016 | 12 | 9% |
| 2015 | 24 | 18% |
| 2014 | 15 | 7% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2019 Ram 3500
50 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsTires
10 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Ram 3500
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