2018 Ram 1500 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 50 brake complaints for the 2018 Ram 1500, about 8% of the 661 total complaints for the year. These complaints are tied to 5 crashes and 6 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 20,060. No related recalls are listed for this brake issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 50
- 8% of 661
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 20,060 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal reportedly goes to the floor with no pressure, sometimes leading to a crash into a fixed object.
- Vehicle rolls away on its own while parked and unoccupied, moving downhill without driver input.
- Owners describe sudden, brief highway-speed deceleration paired with a temporary dashboard power loss.
- Electronic Braking System and Trailer Brake service warnings appear together, sometimes at low mileage.
- Antilock brake and electronic brake system warning lights illuminate at startup without an apparent cause.
- Brake failure occurs alongside other electrical faults, such as shifter messages or throttle control alerts.
When 2018 Ram 1500 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 4, 2018, latest Aug 25, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2018 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 the 2018 Ram 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 50 brake complaints for the 2018 Ram 1500, which is about 8% of the 661 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2018 Ram 1500 brake problems?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake issue on the 2018 Ram 1500.
- At what mileage do 2018 Ram 1500 brake problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on the 2018 Ram 1500 is 20,060 miles.
- Have 2018 Ram 1500 brake issues caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data links the 2018 Ram 1500 brake complaints to 5 crashes and 6 injuries, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2018 Ram 1500 compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2018 model's 50 brake complaints and 8% share are lower than years like 2016 (283 complaints, 18% share) and 2014 (193 complaints, 11% share), based on NHTSA data across model years.