2023 Ram 1500 brakes problems

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38 owners have reported brakes problems with the 2023 Ram 1500, 19% of all complaints about this model year. The typical problem appeared around 15,372 mi.

Brakes complaints
38
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Related recalls
1
Median mileage
15,372 mi

Specific components reported

Brakes covers: Service brakes (hydraulic, electric, air), ABS and parking brake.

ComponentComplaints
Service brakes33
Parking brake2
Service brakes, hydraulic2
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1

Brakes complaints across Ram 1500 years

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Brakes complaints by model year. The 2023 is highlighted.

Mileage when the problem appeared

Under 10k210k–30k30k–60k60k–100k100k–150k150k+
Complaints that list mileage, grouped by odometer reading.

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.

What owners say

  1. Filed Sep 21, 2026VTBrakesElectrical SystemOther / Unknown
    My truck went into park while in traffic and engaged the parking brake. I believe it is part of the eTorque electrical stalling failure. I had to turn off the truck, put it in drive, then put it in park, then turn off parking brake, then back into drive.
    NHTSA complaint #11765951 · source
  2. Filed May 5, 2026ASBrakes
    To whom it may concern, I am the owner of a 2023 Ram 1500, VIN: [XXX] ], currently located in American Samoa. My vehicle has an open safety recall (Recall # [75B/NHTSA 24V-653 & A1B/NHTSA 24V-729). As you are aware, American Samoa is a U.S. Territory; however, there are no authorized Chrysler, Jeep, or Ram dealerships within the territory to perform the required safety repairs. Because this is a safety-related recall on a U.S. Market vehicle, I am requesting an "Out-of-Area"…
    NHTSA complaint #11735903 · source
  3. Filed Apr 3, 2026GABrakes
    Trailer Brake controller in vehicle does not work correctly. On the Radio, it is supposed to have brake type (heavy electric, heavy over hydraulic, light electric and light over hydraulic) and I am supposed to be able to save up to 4 trailers. Problem is I only get light electric only. I cannot change the brake type nor can I save the trailers. It is greyed out. I am scared to pull a trailer due to the brakes not working correctly or not working all together.
    NHTSA complaint #11728995 · source
  4. Filed Mar 24, 2026MABrakesEngineTransmission & Drivetrain
    The contact owns a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact stated that on two occasions while driving approximately 60 MPH, the traction control warning light illuminated and the message "Parking Brake Deactivated" was displayed. The contact stated that during the first failure, the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, turned off, restarted the vehicle, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the residence and then to a dealer, where the…
    NHTSA complaint #11726806 · source
  5. Filed Mar 17, 2026NYBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System
    The dash board showed the (A)auto start stop amd the (P) parking brake after hitting a puddle in rain. I brought the vehicle into the dealership for service on 4/18/2025 . They replaced the right rear caliper and EPB actuator and it temporarily fixed it. The lights still came on but would go off in rainy conditions. They came back on and didn’t go off so I brought it back to the dealership in again on 3/2/2026. First said they would fix the same part now after having my…
    NHTSA complaint #11724878 · source
  6. Filed Feb 26, 2026CABrakesElectrical System
    The uconnect 4 system that controls everything on the vehicle will randomly reboot while being driven, disabling safety systems like reverse cameras during the reboot, and leaving the UI for uconnect incomplete after restart is completed so vehicle settings are not available until vehicle has been turned off for over 10 minutes. I believe that this is due to bugged wifi drivers since it seems to reboot when it tries to connect to android auto. I have video of a reboot…
    NHTSA complaint #11720735 · source
  7. Filed Jan 15, 2026NCBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / Unknown
    Vehicle brake pedal is not fully depressing to normal state after use. This is causing the break lights to remain on until you pull the pedal itself back to resting state. If you do not do this the cruise control will not work. The ESC error light and Service Trailer Brake System error continue to come on.
    NHTSA complaint #11711210 · source
  8. Filed Jan 15, 2026NCBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / Unknown
    Vehicle brake pedal is not fully depressing to normal state after use. This is causing the break lights to remain on until you pull the pedal itself back to resting state. If you do not do this the cruise control will not work. The ESC error light and Service Trailer Brake System error continue to come on.
    NHTSA complaint #11711209 · source
  9. Filed Jan 15, 2026NCBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / Unknown
    Vehicle brake pedal is not fully depressing to normal state after use. This is causing the break lights to remain on until you pull the pedal itself back to resting state. If you do not do this the cruise control will not work. The ESC error light and Service Trailer Brake System error continue to come on.
    NHTSA complaint #11711207 · source
  10. Filed Jan 15, 2026NCBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / Unknown
    Vehicle brake pedal is not fully depressing to normal state after use. This is causing the break lights to remain on until you pull the pedal itself back to resting state. If you do not do this the cruise control will not work. The ESC error light and Service Trailer Brake System error continue to come on.
    NHTSA complaint #11711206 · source
  11. Filed Jan 15, 2026NCBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / Unknown
    Vehicle brake pedal is not fully depressing to normal state after use. This is causing the break lights to remain on until you pull the pedal itself back to resting state. If you do not do this the cruise control will not work. The ESC error light and Service Trailer Brake System error continue to come on.
    NHTSA complaint #11711205 · source
  12. Filed Jan 15, 2026NCBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / Unknown
    Vehicle brake pedal is not fully depressing to normal state after use. This is causing the break lights to remain on until you pull the pedal itself back to resting state. If you do not do this the cruise control will not work. The ESC error light and Service Trailer Brake System error continue to come on.
    NHTSA complaint #11711204 · source

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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