1. RAM 1500
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2019 RAM 1500 Service Brakes Problems

29
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 29 stored complaint records:

  • 4 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • brake pedal · 11 records
  • service brakes · 6 records
  • brakes hydraulic · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi22

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 1, 2019 · 3,000 miles

    Service Brakes

    Tl* the contact owns a 2019 ram 1500. The contact stated that the brakes made a squeaking noise when the brake pedal was depressed. The issue occurred primarily when the vehicle was in reverse and whenever it rained, snowed, or any condition that caused the ground to be wet. The contact had to apply excessive pressure to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact called antioch chrysler dodge jeep (located at…

    ODI 11289810

  • September 10, 2019 · 500 miles

    Service Brakes

    Our vehicle has an intermittent problem with the breaks that showed up within a week after purchase. In the first month of ownership our breaks lock up when backing up for no apparent reason. To correct the problem the truck has to be put back into park and then into reverse again. The safety issue is it has happened when backing out of a parking spot and nearly getting hit because the breaks locked up. It has…

    ODI 11266452

  • September 1, 2019

    Service Brakes

    Aug 6th- driving on hwy, and parking light and brake light flashing. Stopped my truck and brakes locked up. Had truck towed to dealer next day, and service dept said my caliper disc brake went bad! They replaced it. Almost a month later on sept 1st 2019, it happened again while i was driving! My husband was following me, and saw sparks. Stopped truck and breaks locked up again! Having it towed to shop again on tues…

    ODI 11252792

  • August 29, 2019 · 8,000 miles

    Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2019 ram 1500. While driving at night, the entire instrument panel illuminated and the power steering failed. The contact was able to pull over as the brakes were malfunctioning. The contact kept trying to turn off the vehicle and the instrument panel indicators kept flashing. After fifteen minutes, the vehicle finally started up and functioned normally while the indicators were still…

    ODI 11252382

  • August 24, 2019 · 3,200 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes

    I own a 2019 ram 1500 and the instrument cluster has stopped illuminating. I conducted internet research and learned there is a pending recall for 1... Yes 1 ram truck in the us with this issue. Eureka, i think i've located it! I called the recall phone number for fca and explained the situation. The call taker was unable to comprehend the issue and repeatedly told me i could not speak with a manager. The call taker…

    ODI 11251866

  • August 12, 2019 · 45 miles

    Air Bags · Seat Belts · Service Brakes

    In the car accident the air bags weren't activated.

    Crash reported

    ODI 11256556

  • August 9, 2019 · 700 miles

    Service Brakes

    I opened the door on my 2019 ram and i was the under the impression that these trucks were lock the brakes if in drive and the door is opened. It did not stop and ran into a pole causing $550.00 worth of damage to the front bumper . This truck is supposed to be equipped with front and rear sensors to apply the brakes and it didn't work going forward, but does work in reverse.

    Crash reported

    ODI 11243461

  • July 25, 2019 · 8,400 miles

    Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other

    2019 ram 1500 censer issue, breaks will engage while in drive indicating parking censer front or back that object is to close with nothing there. This has happened multiple times when stopped at a stop light all traffic starts to move truck brake will engage not allowing truck to move forward. We have to disengage the censer to be able to move. Close to accident with other truck coming to intersection and light…

    ODI 11243528

  • July 4, 2019 · 650 miles

    Service Brakes

    Engine was started on the vehicle. Vehicle was put into gear with the brake pressed firmly down. The vehicle started moving even while brake was pressed very firmly in. Brake pedal was engaged as far as it could be, but the truck continued to pick up speed until it collided into another parked vehicle. The brakes were not working at all. It caused a crash which caused damage to both vehicles, mine being a bent up…

    Crash reported

    ODI 11229428

  • June 12, 2019 · 57 miles

    Air Bags · Service Brakes

    Vehicle was pruchased from waldorf dodge (06/12/20190 with two (2) open recalls, v07 & v71. As the customer, i found out about the recalls on my own (including one that had been known of since feb 2019) and had to contact the dealership (who ignored the warning about the recalls during the sale and failed to tell me, the customer) to fix this issue.

    ODI 11222617

  • June 1, 2019 · 9,500 miles

    Air Bags · Seats · Service Brakes

    Since buying this truck (2019 ram 1500) purchase date 02/09/2019 my airbag light comes on i immediately took it back to the dealership napleton chrysler jeep dealership [redacted] they kept my vehicle 3 week after i was told parts will be in 2-3 business days! Then 5 days later i was i was told parts are on back order without giving me a replacement vehicle. The service tech (eric) never calls me back i have to keep…

    ODI 11266605

  • April 30, 2019 · 5,888 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes

    April 30,2019 my wife was in our yard and made a sharp right turn into driveway put on brakes truck didn't stop applied brakes harder truck accelerated brakes didn't stop truck and park-assist didn't stop truck . Truck went through steps then hit house knocking house off foundation. Air bag didn't deplore. *bf*jb

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 11221236

  • March 13, 2019 · 2,100 miles

    Service Brakes

    Tl* the contact owns a 2019 ram 1500. The contact stated that the brakes failed on three occasions. The brake pedal would either become really soft or it would travel to the floorboard when depressed. The failures occurred without warning. The vehicle was driven to butrness chrysler dodge jeep ram (1421 w main st, whitewater, wi 53190, [redacted]) to be diagnosed, but the failures could not be replicated. The…

    ODI 11234575

  • March 11, 2019

    Service Brakes · Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2019 ram 1500. The contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign numbers: 19v020000 (steering) and 19v067000 (service brakes, hydraulic). Apple chrysler dodge jeep ram of hanover ([redacted], hanover, pa 17331, [redacted]) was unable to schedule an appointment within a reasonable time frame due to the part being on a nation-wide backorder. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact…

    ODI 11192164

  • March 8, 2019 · 6,000 miles

    Service Brakes

    Tl* the contact owns a 2019 ram 1500. The contact received a recall notice regarding nhtsa campaign number: 19v067000 (service brakes, hydraulic). While driving 10 mph, the brake pedal separated and failed to stop the vehicle. The emergency brake was engaged to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to hoblit ram truck center ([redacted], woodland, ca 95776, [redacted]) where the recall repair…

    ODI 11194893

  • March 5, 2019

    Service Brakes

    Recall stating my brake pedal may fall off which can be dangerous to myself and 2 kids or other drivers on the road.

    ODI 11184358

  • February 24, 2019

    Service Brakes · Steering

    I took my truck into the dealership for problems with the fuel economy being severely below the epa rating. While at the dealership, i found out that the dealership sold me a brand new truck with two open recalls that were unrepaired. I believe this is illegal.

    ODI 11183501

  • February 5, 2019

    Air Bags · Seat Belts · Service Brakes

    Tl* the contact owns a 2019 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 19v067000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 19v407000 (air bags, seat belts). The contact called atlantic dodge chrysler jeep at [redacted] (located at 2330 us highway 1 s, saint augustine, fl 32086) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to…

    ODI 11230728

  • February 5, 2019

    Service Brakes

    Tl* the contact owns a 2019 ram 1500. The contact received a second recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 19v067000 (service brakes, hydraulic). Ron carter chrysler jeep dodge ram of league city (3535 gulf fwy, dickinson, tx 77539, [redacted]) indicated that the part was not available. The dealer also indicated that more than 100 consumers were on a waiting list and they were receiving two parts per month from…

    ODI 11184047

  • February 5, 2019 · 2,000 miles

    Service Brakes

    02/05/19: brake recall (* source: www.mopar.com) 'an adjustable brake pedal assembly that allows the brake pedal adjustment to over travel could cause the brake pedal to become separated from the pedal assembly. If the brake pedal separates from the adjustable pedal assembly, the driver may be unable to use the brake pedal to apply the service brakes, which can cause vehicle crash without prior warning.' i've called…

    ODI 11182163

  • January 25, 2019 · 2,000 miles

    Service Brakes

    A noticeable high pitched sound of the brake being worn down was coming from the front brakes. New brake pads were installed incorrectly or were manufactured incorrectly. Caused front brake pads to wear down under 2000 miles. Dealership installed new front pads had and filed the routers. Unclear as to why this happened.

    ODI 11173060

  • January 24, 2019

    Air Bags · Seat Belts · Service Brakes · Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2019 ram 1500. The contact received a u-connect system notification for nhtsa campaign numbers: 19v020000 (steering), 19v407000 (air bags and seat belts), and 19v067000 (service brakes, hydraulic). Performance dodge ram (555 mantua pike, woodbury, nj 08096, [redacted]) was contacted and stated that they would follow-up with a response. The contact did not receive a response and was unable to…

    ODI 11221520

  • January 4, 2019 · 20,000 miles

    Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control

    The breaking part of the collision avoidance system flashes a warning to break in and alarm goes off typically when i am crossing a bridge. While trying to merge on the interstate, the braking system applied the brakes unexpectedly and brought the vehicle to a complete stop on the interstate. There were no obstacles are cars anywhere around the front of the vehicle and there was nothing to avoid when the vehicle…

    ODI 11166203

  • November 1, 2018 · 300 miles

    Service Brakes

    Since purchasing new, my 2019 ram 1500 (new body) has been pulling to the right when braking on the highway. Its not the crown of the road since the same model loaner truck did not pull. I have driven it for 5600 miles and it pulls to the right when braking on the highway. Dealers and fca are not willing to help duplicate or diagnose. They believe there is no problem. I am concerned that this vehicle my not be safe…

    ODI 11182083

  • October 6, 2018 · 20 miles

    Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control

    I purchased the truck on 10/4/2019. On 10/6/2019 was delivered to my house. After going over the features the sales representative left. I tried backing the truck out of the drive way the truck would not back up because of the brake sensor system. The buttons to control the functions on the steering wheel did not work as well. I took the car to the dealership that same day. It's been siting there unrepaiired. The…

    ODI 11141321

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