2015 RAM 2500 Service Brakes Problems

February 10, 2020 · 86,000 miles

Service Brakes

Parking brake became loose and stopped holding the vehicle prior to 86,000 miles. Adjustment was made to the parking brake but it failed to hold the vehicle after adjustment when the parking brake was tested. Problem was diagnosed on 2/10/2020 as delimitation of lining material from the parking brake shoes. Online searches indicate other owners reporting the same issues.

ODI 11308294

August 3, 2019 · 51,585 miles

Service Brakes

Oem trailer brake controller fails to provide adequate voltage to apply trailer braking for this vehicle. Trailer brake controller is unable to lock the trailer brakes and therefore you are unable to "set" the proper gain on the trailer brake controller. This creates a unsafe condition that allows the trailer to push the tow vehicle when braking.

ODI 11243075

September 5, 2018 · 27,000 miles

Service Brakes

Trailer brake controller. Brakes cut out on trailer off and on with no reason. Step on brakes and they work, then they cut out. Get message on dash saying, disconnected,or check wiring, not doing it all the time, but getting worse. In motion

ODI 11129694

August 20, 2018 · 51,000 miles

Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering

On 8.20.18 my vehicle going 70mph on the freeway and then made a large sound. I then lost all steering and braking on the highway. I barely was able to pull off without getting hit. After sitting, smoke started coming out of from under my hood. After popping the hood, there were flames down in the engine. I poured the little amount of drinking water on the flames to douse them. The tow truck came and took us to the…

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Fire reported

ODI 11121526

January 20, 2018 · 45 miles

Service Brakes

Interlocking braking system was on an open recall with no parts available when sold to me on 1/20/2018 at dch temecula dodge ram, i was never advised and did not learn that the vehicle had one until i filed a complaint with corporate on 5/21/2018 at which time i was told there were parts available.

ODI 11098088

March 6, 2017 · 5,075 miles

Service Brakes

Driving local streets and on parkways brakes do not respond to immediate foot pressure on pedal, long braking distance to stop,have to stay back additional car lengths to make a safe stop. Speed is keep within limits of posted signs, truck brought in for burst power steering hose under warranty, told of brake issue,tested and determined to be ok. Not a safe feeling if you you have to stop suddenly or in an emergency…

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ODI 10991179

August 6, 2016 · 5,000 miles

Service Brakes

The integrated trailer brake controller does not provide the proper voltage to stop the trailer properly. This is common on the 2015 model year. I had a 2014 ram which did not have this issue. There is plenty information on different forums document this issue. In a panic stop with the trailer controller set on its highest gain it still will not stop the trailer properly. This is a big safety concern.

ODI 10911018

November 22, 2015 · 200,021 miles

Service Brakes · Steering

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge ram 2500. While driving 3 mph while making a left turn into the driveway, the steering wheel seized and the brakes failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,021.

ODI 10806176

February 10, 2015 · 15 miles

Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes

Losing brake lights while stopping. Not specific to driving conditions, i.e. Day night city highway weather. Error message is displayed on instrument cluster, dash. Happens usually once each trip.

ODI 10781944