2015 Ram 1500 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 156 brake complaints for the 2015 Ram 1500, about 11% of that year's 1,448 total complaints. These complaints include 9 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 50,400. No related recalls are listed for this brake issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 156
- 11% of 1,448
- Crashes reported
- 9
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 50,400 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden or unexpected brake application, or brakes deploying on their own without the pedal being touched.
- Some describe rear caliper failure that clamped down on the pad, in one case leading to a tire fire.
- Several report the ABS warning light illuminating along with a dashboard message saying the braking system needs service, sometimes with a backordered ABS module part.
- Others describe the brake pedal feeling abnormal or going nearly to the floor before the truck could be slowed or stopped, sometimes requiring pumping the pedal.
- A few owners report vibration in the steering wheel, gas pedal, or floorboard while braking or driving.
- One owner reported rotors becoming pitted and squeaking at low speed after roughly a year and about 26,000 miles of stop-and-go commuting.
When 2015 Ram 1500 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 15, 2015, latest Sep 20, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2015 Ram 1500
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Ram 1500?
- NHTSA lists 156 brake complaints for the 2015 Ram 1500, which is about 11% of the 1,448 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2015 Ram 1500 brake problems?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data specifically tied to this brake complaint category for the 2015 Ram 1500.
- At what mileage do 2015 Ram 1500 brake problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this brake issue is 50,400 miles.
- Have 2015 Ram 1500 brake issues caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to these brake complaints includes 9 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.
- How does the 2015 Ram 1500 compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2015 model's 11% share is similar to 2014 and 2017 (both 11%), lower than 2016's 18%, and lower than 2023 and 2024, which each reached 19%.