2022 RAM 1500 Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2022 RAM 1500, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 3,050 miles. The words owners use most often: “emergency brake” (23% of reports).
- 56service brakes complaints
- 3,050median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 21%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Emergency brake: mentioned in 13 of 56 complaints (23%)
- Truck park: mentioned in 5 of 56 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 2 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 56 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury.
RAM 1500 service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 9 | 9% | — |
| 2025 1500 | 41 | 11% | 2,736 |
| 2024 1500 | 11 | 14% | 800 |
| 2023 1500 | 33 | 16% | — |
| 2022 1500 | 56 | 9% | 3,050 |
| 2021 1500 | 54 | 8% | 17,850 |
| 2020 1500 | 40 | 6% | 2,800 |
| 2019 1500 | 114 | 8% | 4,944 |
| 2018 1500 | 42 | 6% | 10,922 |
| 2017 1500 | 91 | 10% | 26,000 |
| 2016 1500 | 245 | 16% | 30,300 |
| 2015 1500 | 140 | 10% | 31,170 |
| 2014 1500 | 145 | 8% | 46,123 |
| 2013 1500 | 69 | 5% | 56,000 |
| 2009 1500 | 2 | 5% | 58,505 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electronic stability control (esc):control module; service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 10, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 85B.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
For the 6th time this year. I was going to take off from stopped when I went to accelerate and my truck shut off, showed switch to park. When I went to apply my brakes. It automatically engages the parking break while moving. This time. A vehicle near rear ended me with my kids in the car due to…
When it rains, the ESC, ABS and check engine lights come on. 4WD capability and is disabled and rear backup stopping is disabled. Steering becomes rough like it is locked in 4WD High but once dried out that goes away, and all lights except check engine light goes out. Mechanic reset codes and the…
Driving 70 mph on a 3 lane hwy. All the sudden it loses power, engine dies. Have barely any brakes or steering. No turn signals I donât believe or brake lights. Have to swerve through traffic that doesnât know what Iâm doing to get to the side, if there is one. Dash light says âtruck not in…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2022 RAM 1500s have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 56 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2022 RAM 1500 (9% of the 624 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2022 RAM 1500 service brakes?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 3,050 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2022 RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “emergency brake”, in 13 of 56 complaints, followed by “truck park” (5).
Other 2022 RAM 1500 problems
See all 2022 RAM 1500 problems or service brakes problems across all 1500 years.