2025 Ram 1500 brakes problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 29, 2026MNBrakesEngine

   While going through an automatic car wash with the engine running, the transmission in Neutral, and my foot off the brake, my truck suddenly shifted into Park and shut off. When I tried to restart it, the display showed "Key Fob Not Detected," even though the fob was in my hand. It took several attempts before the truck restarted. Fortunately, the vehicle behind me did not hit me. This happened three more times before I made it out of the wash. I have since disabled the…

   NHTSA complaint #11767662 · source
2. Filed Sep 1, 2026FLBrakesElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   While operating the vehicle in heavy traffic (stop and go) conditions at about 10 mph the vehicle displayed an error message (STOP START RESET REQUIRED) shifted itself from DRIVE to PARK and applied the PARKING BRAKE uncommanded. Note that the auto stop start was in the ON position for several occurrences, but even with the automatic stop/start OFF the same anomaly occurred. These events happened during rush hour traffic on I95 in the express lanes as well as inside of an…

   NHTSA complaint #11761369 · source
3. Filed Aug 19, 2026NYBrakes

   Found large oil spot in driveway, took truck to dealer. Dealer inspected for problem and found brake fluid low and leaking brake line at master cylinder.

   NHTSA complaint #11757890 · source
4. Filed Aug 18, 2026FLBrakesLighting

   My RAM vehicle has several open safety recalls. For more than six months, I have repeatedly contacted my local authorized RAM dealership (Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram FIAT of Winter Haven, Address: [XXX], Phone: [XXX]) to have these safety recalls completed. The dealership has advised me that the required recall parts are unavailable and therefore they cannot perform the repairs. I also contacted RAM/Mopar customer service directly for assistance in obtaining the recall repairs…

   NHTSA complaint #11757709 · source
5. Filed Aug 12, 2026TXBrakesLighting

   Recall 03d on ram 1500 no parts available since March told to call back in month, dealer never ordered part called back in may ,no part went above dealer to order part,got another recall letter in August, called dealer no part,went above dealer,parts on back order.why we have recall and can't get part.got this truck to pull my travel trailer. If lights quit and brakes fail ,not good for me.they need to fix or by my truck back

   NHTSA complaint #11756544 · source
6. Filed Jul 27, 2026MOBrakesElectrical System

   The dealer replaced the brake tow module the end of June and I was still getting trailer warning lights afterwards and took it back to the dealer and they said everything is fine found no problems that it was possible the trailer hitch was sticking out to far and maybe the sensors were randomly picking up the trailer hitch so I have been driving with no trailer connected and sensors turned off and still getting a trailer warning light on the dash as being connected. I have…

   NHTSA complaint #11753131 · source
7. Filed Jul 9, 2026WABrakes

   The recall is for the trailer brake module system mat fail. I have contacted my dealer about ever 2 weeks or so about this . They say and ram parts says they are out of stock . This has been going on sence march 2026 when i first recived the letter it is unknown if system is working or not can't tell if brake lights work or not. One time we code a message on dash that said trailer plung not connected. There was on trailer at the time.

   NHTSA complaint #11749452 · source
8. Filed Jun 28, 2026MNBrakes

   Towed RAM pickup to dealer for failing to start. Battery/shifter problems found and fixed. While driving the truck from service center, dealer tech found NO BRAKES. Subsequent diagnosis found failed BRAKE BOOSTER MOTOR failure. Sucessfully repaired. This incident could have been lethal under different circumstances. It shows a VERY unnecessary design flaw which is putting an electronic controlled component into the braking process. Historically the brakes have work reliably…

   NHTSA complaint #11747004 · source
9. Filed May 27, 2026NYBrakesElectrical SystemEngine

   Total brake failure and all electrical systems shut down and went offline while driving at 65 mph on highway.had to swerve back and forth across road for a mile before coming to a hill and slowing enough to stop on side of road.

   NHTSA complaint #11740479 · source
10. Filed May 22, 2026ILFireBrakesElectrical SystemSteering

    A fuse box burnt up while driving in down town Chicago at 35mph causing no power to steer and loss of braking. The vehicle only stopped because it ran off the road hitting a pothole there was total loss of power. towed to the dealer Ram claims it was a burnt fuse box and there is still electrical issues with the truck its not fixed truck has approximately 11,000 miles still under factory warranty with no aftermarket products installed to the electrical system.

    NHTSA complaint #11739433 · source
11. Filed May 15, 2026AZBrakesElectrical SystemSteering

    While driving on the highway, I first noticed the vehicle becoming difficult to steer. The steering felt unusually heavy and sluggish, as if power steering assistance was reduced or failing. Shortly after this began, multiple warning lights illuminated across the dashboard. At that point, braking performance also became severely compromised. The brake pedal felt soft and traveled nearly to the floor with very limited stopping power. The vehicle required significantly…

    NHTSA complaint #11737991 · source
12. Filed May 9, 2026MNBrakes

    The trailer brake module causes trailer braking and lights to work inconsistently. There is an existing recall but I am 3 months in with no status of when they can fix my issue. I am on a waiting list with 2 nearby dealers and cannot safely use my truck for towing which is what I bought it for.

    NHTSA complaint #11736815 · 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