RAM 2500 Service Brakes Problems
- 66
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 8
- Years with records
- 2012–2019
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 66 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- brake controller · 13 records
- brake pedal · 12 records
- trailer brake · 11 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- brake system · 6 records
- traction control · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 27 |
| 30–60k mi | 26 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
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
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
While operating vehicle the abs and traction control lights would flash on and off and message service anti lock brake system. Then service electric brake system would flash in message center. After flashing on and off multiple times the messages self cleared and lights went out
ODI 11289725
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
For the past month, i have had intermittent displays of "service electronic braking system" and "service antilock brake system". When this occurs, the cruise control becomes nonoperational. A check of the internet shows that these problems are widely experienced by dodge ram owners. The display comes on whether sitting or driving.
ODI 11270151
Service Brakes
While driving to work on a state highway the brakes on my vehicle failed. The vehicle is 10 months old and has ~8000 miles on it. The abs activated while not applying the brakes. When i stepped on the brakes to slow the speed of the vehicle, the vehicle took much longer to slow down and or stop. After which, the abs and traction control light came on. The light then began to come off and on without a pattern. The…
ODI 11270492
Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 ram 2500 vehicle rolled away crashed into a 2nd vehicle faulty transmission and brake system the contact stated that after stopping on a very slight incline and switching the transmission to the park position with the engine still running the occupants exited the vehicle and the vehicle suddenly rolled forward crashing into a second vehicle. During the incident the owner re-enter the…
Crash reported
ODI 11252404
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Intermittent mil for abs and electronic braking system, became more frequent over 1-2 weeks while waiting for appointment at dealership (out of town). Day of the appointment, mil came on and stayed on. Dealer read codes and stated 'internal codes found, replace pump and module' then informed me parts were on 'national backorder' vehicle has 46,500 miles at time of failure.
ODI 11252781
Service Brakes
Brake line from master cylinder ruptured due to chafing against plastic abs box under the hood causing massive loss of brake fluid and a loss in braking effectiveness. It was discovered after pulling over to investigate the brakes sponginess and lack of stopping power.
ODI 11252988
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 ram 2500. While driving 65 mph, the rpms increased and the engine revved. The contact released the accelerator pedal and manually shifted the gears in order to return to the correct reading. In addition, the computer system that controlled the radio and camera would glitch and hesitated to change views. Also, while driving approximately 40 mph in an intersection, the vehicle suddenly…
ODI 11256465