2023 Ram 1500 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 38 brake complaints for the 2023 Ram 1500, 19% of all complaints for the year, tied to 3 crashes and a recall (24V653000) for an ABS software fault that can disable electronic stability control. Median mileage at failure is 15,371.5 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 38
- 19% of 201
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 15,372 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brakes fail to stop the vehicle when the pedal is fully depressed, leading to rear-end collisions.
- The electronic parking brake engages on its own while the truck is moving or coming to a stop, sometimes causing the engine to stall.
- Automatic emergency braking activates unexpectedly at low speeds in traffic with no obstacle present, nearly causing a collision.
- Owners report the vehicle losing braking control and running off the road, which they link to the electronic stability control recall.
- Some owners with the recall completed still report parts were unavailable, leaving the brake issue unresolved for an extended period.
When 2023 Ram 1500 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 4, 2024, latest Sep 21, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2023 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 the 2023 Ram 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 38 brake complaints for the 2023 Ram 1500, which is 19% of the 201 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2023 Ram 1500?
- Yes. Recall 24V653000 covers a software malfunction in the ABS control module that can disable the electronic stability control system on certain 2019 and 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles, including the 2023 model.
- Have the brake problems caused any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 3 crashes linked to brake complaints on the 2023 Ram 1500, with no reported fires or injuries.
- At what mileage do 2023 Ram 1500 brake problems usually occur?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake-related complaints is 15,371.5 miles.
- What does the Ram 1500 brake recall fix?
- Dealers update the ABS control module software free of charge to address the malfunction that can disable electronic stability control.