2026 Ram 3500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 39%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 458miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2026 Ram 3500, 39% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 458 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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 made appointment online at Hadadd Dodge to repair this. They said they could only order 1 set if parts per week and they have to repair the trucks on the lot first then will get to us. They canceled the appointment and put us on a waiting list. I made them aware we tow a 5th wheel trailer frequently with this truck.”
NHTSA complaint #11717235, filed 2026-02“Just driving down the road and abs service, traction control service, 4wd service, automatic emergency brake disabled front and rear sensor service lights come on then go off and come back on later with a check engine light vehicle has less than. 500 miles”
NHTSA complaint #11745440, filed 2026-06“The contact owns a 2026 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine, 4WD, ABS, park sensors, and several other unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the speed sensor for the rear wheels; however, the failure persisted, and the transmission failed to recognize that the gear selector was in park(P). Roadside Assistance arrived and unplugged the battery cables to turn off the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was waiting for engineers to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11709697, filed 2026-01, 458 miles“On multiple occasions the U-Connect system in the listed 2026 RAM 3500 has gone completely black and was inoperable until a reset was performed. The trailer brake gain control and exhaust brake are accessed and controlled via the touch screen U-Connect system. This failure poses a significant safety issue when the screen goes black and the controls cannot be accessed when pulling a trailer. This can lead to failure to slow/stop the vehicle while in motion, tire failure on the trailer etc. …”
NHTSA complaint #11759518, filed 2026-08“Vehicle at dealership a third time for same issue relating to U1412 code associated with ABS system. First time it was towed on 1/19/2026 and second time I took it to the dealership before it required towing on 3/26/2026. This time the truck required towing again after not being able to go into gear or being able to turn it off. Multiple warning lights on the dash. Still waiting for diagnosis but service department knew this problem from other vehicles and said manufacturer isn’t sure of cause.”
NHTSA complaint #11732297, filed 2026-04Related recalls
- 26V059000Feb 2, 2026Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram…Covers: Ram 3500 2025–2026, Jeep Wagoneer S 2024–2026, Ram 1500 2025–2026 +4 more
- 25V530000Aug 18, 2025Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2500, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The instrument panel may…Covers: Ram 3500 2026, 2500 2026, 4500 2026 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 11034387Jun 25, 2026Mil-On/Check Engine Lamp (CEL), Antilock Brake System (ABS) Lamp, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCs).
- 11033304May 26, 2026Mil-On/Check Engine Lamp (CEL), Antilock Brake System (ABS) Lamp, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCs).
- 11029785Feb 25, 2026Fleet Campaign Parts Ordering Process (03D)
- 11029664Feb 21, 2026Flash: Brake System Control Module (BSCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more…
- 11028785Feb 6, 2026Module - trailer brake & towing control
- 11028219Jan 28, 2026Flash: Central ADAS Decision Module (CADM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set at least one of the…
- 11026634Dec 10, 2025Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C0050-00-Brake System Hydraulic Leak Set After Recent Repair.
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 2026 Ram 3500
18 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsLane departure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2026 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