2019 Ram 1500 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 135 brake-related complaints for the 2019 Ram 1500, 9% of its 1,477 total complaints for the year. These complaints are linked to 15 crashes, 2 fires, and 7 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 9,750. Two recalls, including one for ABS/ESC software, cover the year.
- Brakes complaints
- 135
- 9% of 1,477
- Crashes reported
- 15
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Median mileage
- 9,750 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal going firm or unresponsive at low speed, causing the truck to keep moving and collide with objects like parked vehicles or a house.
- Some describe the ABS/ESC system failing to intervene during hard braking, causing the truck to slide or skid into the vehicle ahead.
- Several complaints describe brakes that seem to fade or take longer to respond after extended driving in hot weather.
- A few owners report the vehicle failing to stop using front/rear sensor-assisted braking when exiting a parking space with the door open.
- One report describes an abnormal noise from the brake pedal just before the brakes failed to engage entirely, leading to a crash.
When 2019 Ram 1500 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 1, 2018, latest Sep 19, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2019 Ram 1500
- NHTSA 24V653000Sep 5, 2024Brakes1,025,432 vehicles
Electronic stability control (esc):control 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.
- NHTSA 19V067000Feb 5, 2019Brakes193,813 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.
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 2019 Ram 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 135 brake-related complaints for the 2019 Ram 1500, which is 9% of the 1,477 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2019 Ram 1500?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 24V653000 covers an ABS control module software malfunction that can disable electronic stability control, and recall 19V067000 covers a brake pedal separation issue on trucks with adjustable pedals.
- At what mileage do brake problems tend to show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints for the 2019 Ram 1500 is 9,750 miles.
- Have the brake problems caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this brake complaint set for the 2019 Ram 1500 shows 15 crashes, 2 fires, and 7 injuries.