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2024 Ram 2500 Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 15 brake complaints for the 2024 Ram 2500, making up 25% of all complaints filed for the year. Owners most often describe a soft or low brake pedal that sinks toward the floor, with 2 crashes and 1 fire reported. No related recalls are listed.

Brakes complaints
15
25% of 59
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
15,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Brake pedal feels spongy or soft and sinks several inches toward the floor before engaging.
  • Owners describe needing to pump the brakes multiple times to build stopping power, especially in 4x4 low mode.
  • Some drivers report the pedal going to the floorboard with little to no deceleration, resulting in crashes.
  • Electronic trailer brake connections intermittently disconnect, triggering warning messages and loss of trailer braking.
  • A subset of owners say the ABS does not activate on pavement, only engaging on loose surfaces like snow or gravel.
  • One report describes a fire occurring alongside a brake failure event.

When 2024 Ram 2500 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 12, 2024, latest Sep 11, 2026.

2024 Ram 2500 brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Sep 2024May 2025Oct 2025Feb 2026Apr 2026Aug 2026
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2026 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2024 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 2024 Ram 2500 have?
NHTSA lists 15 brake complaints for the 2024 Ram 2500, which is 25% of the 59 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2024 Ram 2500?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake issue on the 2024 Ram 2500.
What brake problems do owners report on the 2024 Ram 2500?
Owners describe a soft, spongy brake pedal that must be pumped to stop the truck, along with reports of the pedal sinking to the floor and reduced stopping power in 4x4 low mode. Some also report loss of electronic trailer brake connection.
At what mileage do 2024 Ram 2500 brake problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this brake issue is 15,000 miles.
Have there been crashes linked to 2024 Ram 2500 brake complaints?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 fire among the 15 brake complaints for the 2024 Ram 2500.

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.