2022 Ram 1500 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 73 brake complaints for the 2022 Ram 1500, 12% of all complaints for that model year, with 8 crashes, 6 injuries, and 1 fire reported. A median mileage of 11,000 at failure and a related ABS software recall (24V653000) point to an early-onset issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 73
- 12% of 612
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 11,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden brake failure while driving on wet roads, with dashboard warnings lighting up and the vehicle spinning or losing control.
- Some describe the parking brake engaging unexpectedly and locking the vehicle, preventing it from starting or being shifted into neutral.
- Multiple reports describe the brake pedal failing to respond at low speed near intersections, causing the vehicle to continue into cross traffic and collide with another vehicle.
- One owner describes a brake hose tear they attribute to a factory hose and harness layout, resulting in brake failure.
- Another owner describes repeated brake disengagement events on different dates, each resulting in a crash.
- One report describes an electronic stability control and ABS-related failure occurring during a collision, tied to wheel speed sensor behavior.
When 2022 Ram 1500 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 16, 2022, latest Sep 4, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2022 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.
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 2022 Ram 1500?
- NHTSA lists 73 brake-related complaints for the 2022 Ram 1500, which is 12% of the 612 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2022 Ram 1500?
- Yes. Recall 24V653000 covers certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles where an ABS control module software malfunction may disable the electronic stability control system.
- Have the 2022 Ram 1500 brake problems caused crashes?
- NHTSA data tied to this brake complaint area for the 2022 Ram 1500 shows 8 crashes, 6 injuries, and 1 fire.
- At what mileage do 2022 Ram 1500 brake problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this brake complaint area is 11,000 miles.