2015 Ram 2500 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 22 brake complaints for the 2015 Ram 2500, about 10% of its 214 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 35,000. No related recall is listed for this brake issue. One fire was reported.
- Brakes complaints
- 22
- 10% of 214
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 35,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the integrated trailer brake controller failing to deliver proper voltage, so trailer brakes do not engage fully during panic stops.
- Some describe delayed brake pedal response and longer stopping distances on local streets and parkways even though dealer testing found the system 'ok'.
- Several mention the trailer brake controller cutting out intermittently while driving, with a dash message about disconnection or wiring problems.
- One owner reported the parking brake losing its hold before 86,000 miles due to delamination of the lining material on the parking brake shoes.
- A separate case describes brake and steering failure occurring together during a low-speed turn, with the steering wheel seizing at the same time.
- One complaint describes a loss of steering and braking at highway speed followed by a fire in the engine bay.
When 2015 Ram 2500 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 14, 2015, latest Jul 25, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2015 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2015 Ram 2500 have?
- NHTSA lists 22 brake complaints for the 2015 Ram 2500, which is about 10% of the 214 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2015 Ram 2500 brakes?
- No related recall is listed in the data for this brake problem area.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2015 Ram 2500 is 35,000 miles.
- Did the brake issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to these brake complaints, though 1 fire was reported.
- How does the 2015 Ram 2500 compare to other years for this issue?
- The 2015 model's 22 brake complaints and 10% share are lower than the 2017 (512 complaints, 74%) and 2018 (2,331 complaints, 90%) model years.