Cars With the Most Brake Problems

Model years ranked by owner complaints about the brakes (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake). 155,245 such complaints are on file with NHTSA.

Newer cars (2018 and later)

All model years

Frequently asked questions

Which cars have the most brake problems?

By number of NHTSA owner complaints, the 2018 Ram 2500 (2,345), the 2010 Toyota Prius (1,945) and the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (1,003) lead the list. Popular models naturally collect more complaints, so also look at the share of each car's complaints that involve the brakes.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.