2019 Ram 2500 Brakes Problems
8 owner-reported brakes complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Brakes Recalls (2)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 2500, 3500 and 3500 Cab Chassis trucks. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with an incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell.
Fix: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake calipers and brake hoses and bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US' number for this recall is V98.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Fix: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z20.
Owner Complaints (8)
Your brake pedal feels soft and spongy with excessive travel distance, and you need to pump the pedal multiple times to restore braking pressure. A dealer technician confirmed the low pedal condition. This issue likely involves air in the brake lines or a problem with the brake fluid system that will require bleeding the brakes or inspecting for fluid leaks.
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The contact owns a 2019 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The contact engaged the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance for the repair. The failure mileage was 12,000.
The metal pad feel off the brake pedal causing me to almost rear end someone.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V140000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control) and 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that they could not order the parts for recall repairs. The contact contacted a second dealer, McConnell Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (1405 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, CA 95448), and a third dealer Autoworld Jeep (1370 Auto Center Dr, Petaluma, CA 94952) however, the dealers failed to return the phone calls. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Additionally, the contact stated that the tailgate failed to open as needed intermittently. The contact stated he had to press the release button on the tailgate while pushing the tailgate for the tailgate to respond. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V904000 (Structure). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 22V140000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available for 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and Parts distribution disconnect for 22V140000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control).
Service antilock came up and break pedal sensitivity change from soft to hard and caused me to missed my stopping force and hit a vehicle
LEFT SIDE FRONT BRAKE FELL OFF WHEN I STOPPED TO PARK. FRONT SIDE PAD. LIKE IT WAS EJECTED. *TR
MY 2019 RAM 2500 LIMITED HAS THE FORWARD COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM, HOWEVER, THE SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION AS SOLD OR INTENDED. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS IN AN ATTEMPT TO RESOLVED THE ISSUE, HOWEVER NEITHER THE DEALERSHIPS NOR FCA HAS ANY IDEA HOW TO RESOLVE. FCA CUSTOMER SERVICE BELIEVES IT MAY BE SOFTWARE RELATED, BUT CURRENTLY HAS NO IDEA WHEN/IF A SOLUTION WILL ARISE. CURRENTLY THE VEHICLE SENSORS DO NOT SEEM TO FUNCTION AT ALL, AND THE VEHICLE ABSOLUTELY COULD NOT PREVENT A FORWARD COLLISION IF REQUIRED. ALL ADVERTISING AND OWNER'S MANUAL DOCUMENTATION STATE THE VEHICLE CAN AND SHOULD BE ABLE TO PREVENT A FORWARD COLLISION, AND I BELIEVE THIS MISREPRESENTATION COULD PROVE HAZARDOUS TO BOTH VEHICLE OWNERS AND OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD IF THE SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION AS ADVERTISED ON BOTH THE INTERNET WEBSITE FOR RAM TRUCKS, OR THE OWNER'S MANUAL PROVIDED WITH THESE VEHICLES.