BrakesPart report

2015 Ram 5500 Brakes Problems

Complaints: 1about this part
Share: 8%of 13 total for the year
Median mileage: 148,870miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Ram 5500, 8% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 148,870 miles.

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.

“Truck was on highway going 70 MPH. Driver said it started shaking very hard and then heard a very loud bang. Was able to keep it under control and bring it to a stop. There were parts of the transfer case all over the road. Drive shaft was bent at a 45 degree angle. Wiring was wrapped around yoke, underneath of cab is damaged, brake system damaged, def system damaged, along with other problems that cant be seen.”

NHTSA complaint #11286892, filed 2019-12, 148,870 miles

Related service bulletins

11034393Jun 26, 2026Trac-Rite Operation Diagnosis, Chatter, Shudder, Moving From A Stop And Turning
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

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2020	3	38%
2019	2	17%
2018	26	67%
2017	7	33%
2016	1	6%
2015	1	8%
2014	1	9%

Other parts of the 2015 Ram 5500

Engine
5 complaints Electrical system
4 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints Wheels
2 complaints Fuel system
1 complaints Other or unknown
1 complaints Steering
1 complaints Suspension
1 complaints Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Ram 5500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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