2015 Ram 3500 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 26 brake complaints for the 2015 Ram 3500, 19% of that year's 136 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 20,641. No related recalls are tied to this specific complaint set, though owners mention separate campaigns affecting brake hydraulics.
- Brakes complaints
- 26
- 19% of 136
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 20,642 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Trailer brake controllers deliver weak or inconsistent stopping power when towing, especially during hard or fast stops at highway speed.
- Hydroboost units have blown metal hoses apart, causing sudden loss of both steering and brakes at low speed.
- Brake pedals sometimes fail to engage and produce a loud grinding noise, particularly in wet conditions.
- Hydraulic brake booster units seize or fail without warning, in some cases recurring multiple times on the same truck.
- Electronic stability control modules illuminate warning lights and can trigger unintended acceleration or braking, with failures reported even after module replacement.
- Owners report ABS failing entirely during very low-speed stops, in one case resulting in a crash.
When 2015 Ram 3500 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 5, 2015, latest Mar 4, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2015 Ram 3500
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by 3500 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 3500 have?
- NHTSA lists 26 brake-related complaints for the 2015 Ram 3500, which is 19% of the 136 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Ram 3500?
- The dataset shows no related recalls directly tied to these brake complaints, though some owners reference separate NHTSA campaign numbers for hydraulic service brakes and power train issues.
- At what mileage do brake problems usually show up on the 2015 Ram 3500?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on this truck is 20,641 miles, though some owners reported issues far earlier or much later.
- Did any 2015 Ram 3500 brake problems cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows one crash and zero fires or injuries linked to the 26 brake complaints for this model year.
- How does the 2015 Ram 3500 compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2015 model's 19% share of brake complaints is lower than 2017 (61%) and 2018 (83%), but higher than 2013 (5%) and 2016 (9%).