YearToAvoid

2014 Ram 2500 Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 23 brake complaints for the 2014 Ram 2500, 7% of that year's 341 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 23,000 miles, with one crash and one fire reported. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Brakes complaints
23
7% of 341
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
23,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Rear end shakes violently during a turn or stop, sometimes with the electronic stability control light on, and in one case leading to a crash.
  • Brakes emit an extremely loud noise while decelerating, a problem the dealer could not diagnose.
  • Vehicle self-decelerates when the brake pedal is pressed to disengage cruise control, traced to a faulty brake pedal switch.
  • Anti-lock brake and traction control lights illuminate along with a 'service anti-lock brakes' message, accompanied by an abnormal sound from a front wheel and a seized wheel.
  • Factory-installed trailer brake controller provides minimal braking power to a towed trailer even at the highest gain setting.
  • Steering and braking both fail without warning at highway speed, linked in one case to a missing water pump bearing and serpentine belt.

When 2014 Ram 2500 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 23, 2014, latest Sep 3, 2024.

2014 Ram 2500 brakes complaints: complaints filed per month1Apr 2014Mar 2015Jan 2016May 2016Apr 2017Jun 2018Jul 2023Jul 2024
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to Sep 2024; peak Apr 2014 (1).

Brakes recalls for the 2014 Ram 2500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by 2500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201311 (6%)
  2. 201423 (7%)
  3. 201522 (10%)
  4. 201636 (14%)
  5. 2017512 (74%)
  6. 20182,331 (90%)
  7. 201916 (8%)
  8. 202014 (9%)
  9. 202111 (10%)
  10. 202222 (12%)
  11. 20235 (10%)
  12. 202415 (25%)
  13. 20256 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2014 Ram 2500 have?
NHTSA lists 23 brake complaints for the 2014 Ram 2500, which is 7% of the 341 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2014 Ram 2500 brakes?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the brake complaints reported on the 2014 Ram 2500.
At what mileage do 2014 Ram 2500 brake problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure for brake-related complaints on the 2014 Ram 2500 is 23,000 miles.
Did brake problems cause crashes or fires on the 2014 Ram 2500?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 fire among the reported issues tied to this brake complaint area for the 2014 Ram 2500.
Are brake complaints worse in other Ram 2500 model years?
Yes. Later years show far higher shares in this same problem area, with 2017 at 74% and 2018 at 90% of that year's complaints, compared to 7% for 2014.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.