2015 Ram 4500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,516miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Ram 4500, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,516 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“In november 2014 I purchased a second Ram 4500 and noticed that the brakes were not as good as my previous 4500 that I still have. I brought this to the attention of the selling dealer and they said nothing was wrong. I drove the truck and noticed that the brake pedal was getting lower and spongy and that the brakes would not stop the truck like they should. I took the truck back to another dealer on 3/11/15 with same complaint they said nothing was wrong. When I picked the truck up I noticed that the brakes were working correctly. I asked what they did and they said nothing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10714805, filed 2015-05, 9,032 miles“The ambulance was driving down the highway when they felt a vibration then heard a loud noise. The cab filled with smoke and they lost steering, brakes and the engine shut off. Engine then caught on fire. After the fire was put out, found that the transfer case was in pieces. Found engine harness damage, both driveshafts, brake and fuel lines damaged. Ambulance box and truck floor board damaged.”
NHTSA complaint #11113352, filed 2018-07, 140,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11034393Jun 26, 2026Trac-Rite Operation Diagnosis, Chatter, Shudder, Moving From A Stop And Turning
- 10231735Jan 23, 2023Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 10221481Jun 10, 2022Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. There will be a choice between two calibrations…
- 10162509May 30, 2019PadKit- Front Disc Brake
- 10162508May 30, 2019PadKit- Front Disc Brake
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Ram 4500
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Ram 4500
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.
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