Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2022 Ram 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15-20 MPH coming to a stop light, the contact attempted to apply the brake pedal however the brakes failed to engage and the vehicle did not stop. The vehicle went through a stoplight, and another vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed. The contact received injuries to the right arm, right thumb, and back. The driver in the other vehicle sustained injuries as well. Medical attention was needed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a local body shop, which diagnosed that the frame needed to be repaired due to the extensive amount of damage. The vehicle was not diagnosed for the experienced failure. The vehicle was not repaired. …
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the ABS, brake, and other unknown warning lights illuminated, and the messages "Traction Control Disengaged", "Shift Knob Required Servicing", "Cruise Control Disconnected", "Video Display Need Servicing," and other unknown messages were displayed. The steering wheel was firm and difficult to turn. The vehicle was turned off and failed to restart immediately. The contact stated that after several minutes, the vehicle restarted. Additionally, while driving with the cruise control feature activated, the feature deactivated inadvertently and the message "Traction Control Disconnected" was displayed. The fuel gauge on the instrument panel was moving erratically and then became inoperable. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, turned off, and then restarted. …
Traveling down I64 Eastbound towing a 24' enclosed trailer loaded with 2 RZRs in my 2022 Ram 1500 Limited, a check engine light came on. I decided I'd get off at the next exit to have it looked at as we're one hour into a 3.5 hr drive. Within one or two mins of the check engine light dinging, another dash light came on in the form of a red battery with a lightning bolt. I had no idea what that was, but immediately after that light coming on, every light on the dash started blinking and the burnt electric smell flooded the cabin. I immediately put on the hazard lights and started to pull onto the shoulder and slow it down...but the brake pedal went to the floor and I had no brakes. …
The contact owns a 2022 RAM 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact depressed the brake pedal, and he was sitting at the stop light when the ABA warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that whenever the vehicle was stopped and sitting for a period of time, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure, however the contact was informed that the parts were unavailable. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. …
The contact called on behalf of his grandparents who owned a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while his grandfather was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that due to the failure the vehicle crashed into a huge stone flowerpot outside of the dealer. The huge stone flowerpot then struck a parked vehicle. The parked vehicle sustained damages to the front bumper. The contact's grandparents vehicle had damages to the front grill and cosmetic scratches to the vehicle. The grandparent's vehicle was left at the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was returned to the finance company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. …
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal gradually travelled down while vibrating, and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal harder the vehicle responded as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 15. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, and the parking brake was activated, the vehicle began to roll forward. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The contact stated that on one occasion, the vehicle erroneously rolled into a tree causing damaged to the exterior body. On multiple occasions when the failure occurred the contact and the husband were nearly struck by the vehicle. The failure was intermittent and had occurred while the vehicle was turned on and while the vehicle was turn off. After taking the vehicle to the local dealer, no cause for the failure found. The dealer performed a transmission software update to resolve the failure, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,000.
The contact called on behalf of his grandparents who owned a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while his grandfather was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the brakes finally responded; however, the rear wheels continued to spin for another 30 seconds. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times, including while at the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was inspected by two investigators; however, the investigators could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was later returned to the dealer as a Trade-In. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Driving on wet road, braking system acting strange. Slowed down, dashboard lit up, tried to get off freeway and ended up spinning into wall. Drove home 30 miles on back roads, then slowed down at intersection, dashboard lit up again, parking brake engaged, vehicle locked up, dash kept flashing, could not start vehicle or put in neutral. Dealer states there were multiple failed brake system alerts and had to reset module. Had to tow. Filed a case with FCA in June, have not had a call from case worker, been without a vehicle for almost 3 months because FCA has stated this vehicle may not be safe to drive and that I should not start collision work yet.
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and accelerating to enter the highway, the parking brake activated unintendedly, and the vehicle stalled. The failure also occurred while driving 5 MPH. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and lost automotive power on other occasions when the vehicle was first started, and the accelerator was depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000.
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Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2022 Ram 1500?
NHTSA has 74 complaints about the brakes of the 2022 Ram 1500, 12% of the model year's 627 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2022 Ram 1500 brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2022 Ram 1500, though it has 16 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2022 Ram 1500 brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 11,000 miles, and 54% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 8 crashes, 1 fire and 6 injuries and 2 deaths to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.