2019 Ram 1500 brakes problems

Related recalls

• Recall 24V653000Sep 5, 20241,025,432 vehicles
  ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

  Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

  Risk: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 10, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 85B.

• Recall 19V067000Feb 5, 2019193,813 vehicles
  SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. The affected vehicles have a brake pedal that may move too far and separate from pedal assembly.

  Risk: If the brake pedal separates from the pedal assembly, the driver may be unable to brake the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the adjustable pedal assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V07.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 24, 202670,000 miGABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer contacted Stellantis and there was an attempted download of the software upgrade. While attempting to download the software upgrade, the download failed, and the attempt caused the ABS and ESC warning lights to illuminate. The manufacturer was made aware of the…

   NHTSA complaint #11766607 · source
2. Filed Sep 19, 2026FLBrakes

   The abs module has failed and the BRAKE, abs, and traction lights are constantly illuminated on the dash. The abs error code is C2200 and it describes that there is an internal abs module failure.

   NHTSA complaint #11765586 · source
3. Filed Sep 9, 2026LABrakes

   ESC, ABS, BRAKE lights illuminated. ABS, ESC, Trailer Brake Controller, Cruise control disabled. Mechanic reports ABS Module failure. Nor repair parts available, parts backorder with no expected date.

   NHTSA complaint #11762953 · source
4. Filed Sep 8, 2026IAAirbagsBrakesSteering

   I was driving with my family when I lost power steering and every warning light on my dash lit up. The truck then started lunging. The dealership came and picked up the truck. They told me the power steering control module on the rack and pinion failed sending a signal to the computer that everything failed at once, steering, shifting, traction control, temp gage, abs.... everything

   NHTSA complaint #11762895 · source
5. Filed Aug 13, 2026CABrakesEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   This has now happened 3 separate times. Once 1 month ago, my husband and I were on the connecting road from [XXX] toward [XXX] by the water plants stopped in traffic and the truck completely powered off at a red light. It took 30 seconds for the truck to power back on, and be restarted. It showed a check engine light the rest of the drive. The next time it turned on from being off there was no check engine light. Last week we were driving on a the main road toward our house…

   NHTSA complaint #11756629 · source
6. Filed Jul 21, 2026MNBrakes

   Pop up display indicates ABS failure, There exist already active recalls on 2019 Ram however according to Ram Customer Service my vehicle is not among current recalls. My issue is the same as my nephew. ‘Same truck, same year, . ABS failure , disables cruise control, 4 wheel drive, and says to have system serviced.

   NHTSA complaint #11751903 · source
7. Filed Jun 11, 2026MOBrakesAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The ABS control module and Hydraulic Control module are faulty and available for inspection. My safety is at risk because the vehicle will go into a skid upon hard braking (ABS not fuctioning), the vehicle will spin tires upon acceleration (traction control inoperative). The above listed components have been determined faulty by both the dealership and an independent service center. The component is on national backorder (according to the dealership) due to how common this…

   NHTSA complaint #11743493 · source
8. Filed May 20, 2026PABrakes

   I am the original owner of the truck and the brake pads, rotors and calipers ( front and rear) needed to be replaced at less than 26,000 miles. Truck was not used for towing , or driven hard.

   NHTSA complaint #11739156 · source
9. Filed May 7, 2026COBrakesWheels & Tires

   Initially while taking a corner at low speed the truck made a clunk and grinding noise which resolved and then while going about 50 mph the grinding noise recurred which prompted stopping the vehicle on the side of the road and when almost to a stop, the wheels locked up causing a slight skid; the vehicle was in 4-wheel auto at the time and with change between 4wd and 2wd serveral times the front tires unlocked and i was able to drive it again. About 4 days later, while…

   NHTSA complaint #11736410 · source
10. Filed May 1, 2026ALBrakesAcceleration & Cruise Control

    My 2019 Ram 1500 has had a failed ABS control module for several months, which disables critical safety features including ABS, traction control, and cruise control. While entering the interstate on an on-ramp during light rain and under normal driving conditions, the loss of traction control contributed to a sudden loss of stability, causing the rear of the truck to break loose and the vehicle to spin. No other vehicles were involved, but the situation created a serious…

    NHTSA complaint #11735125 · source
11. Filed Apr 30, 2026ARCrash2 injuredTowedBrakesElectrical SystemSteering

    Truck shut down running 55 mph locking the steering wheel sending it off the roadway rolling vehicle 7 times down the ditch line coming to a stop against the trees

    NHTSA complaint #11734828 · source
12. Filed Apr 26, 2026TXBrakes

    I am filing a complaint regarding an unresolved safety recall repair on my 2019 Ram 1500 (VIN: [XXX] ). The vehicle was brought to an authorized dealership for a safety recall related to the ABS system. At the time of the initial visit, there were no warning lights or system faults present. After the recall repair was performed, multiple warning lights and system errors appeared that were not present prior to service. The vehicle has since been returned to the dealership on…

    NHTSA complaint #11733866 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology