Traction Control complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% | 10,000 miles |
| 2022 | 12 | 2% | 45,000 miles |
| 2021 | 16 | 2% | 45,000 miles |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% | 3,000 miles |
| 2019 | 21 | 1% | 72,000 miles |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% | 13,000 miles |
| 2017 | 4 | 0% | 140,000 miles |
| 2016 | 8 | 1% | 72,000 miles |
| 2015 | 10 | 1% | 48,000 miles |
| 2014 | 22 | 1% | 84,000 miles |
| 2013 | 18 | 1% | 77,000 miles |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% | 51,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (electronic stability control and traction control).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
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 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 owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the contact noticed that the wheel became stiff and was unable to turn. The contact attempted to pull over but crashed into the side of the road. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was unaware of how fast they were driving at the time of the crash. The contact sustained a shoulder and neck injury from the seatbelt. Physical therapy and MRI medical treatment were needed for the injury. No police report was filed. The vehicle displayed warning messages for power steering wheel unavailable suspension system unavailable and electronic stability control unavailable. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The dealer was not able to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired as of yet. …
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. 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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the electronic stability control, the anti-lock braking system (ABS), the anti-slip control, and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The messages "Service Vehicle" and "4-wheel Drive Failure" were displayed. The front wheels of the vehicle seized, causing the vehicle to start pulling to the left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed. The dealer replaced the wheel speed sensor; however, the failure persisted. …
The contact's husband owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while entering a parking space at less than 5 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated forward. The vehicle accelerated over the concrete parking block and crashed into the grocery store's front window. The contact stated that the incident happened so quickly that they were uncertain if any warning lights appeared on the instrument panel or if the brake pedal was depressed during the acceleration. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact and her husband were taken to the hospital by ambulance; however, neither suffered any injuries. No other injuries were reported as a result of the incident. A police report was filed. The vehicle was initially towed to an independent tow yard before the contact's insurance had the vehicle towed to an independent body repair shop. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the contact attempted to avoid crashing into a bicyclist and depressed the brake pedal however, the brakes failed to engage. As a result, the front passenger side of the vehicle crashed into a tree; before the crash, there was an abnormal sound whenever the brake pedal was depressed. In addition, the "Service Anti-Lock Brake System" message was intermittently displayed on the instrument panel. There was severe cosmetic damage. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained shoulder and back pain injuries due to the impact and received medical treatment for the injuries. No one who was not in the vehicle was injured. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control). …
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed in rainy weather, the brake pedal was firmly depressed to stop at a traffic light, but the rear brakes seized, causing the vehicle to hydroplane into the middle of an intersection. The contact made a U-turn and continued driving. The ABS, traction control, and brake system warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the ABS module needed to be replaced; however, the parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.
Drove the vehicle about 4 hours to pick up my daughter. Had the vehicle idling for a while as I waited for her arrive since she was running late. Put the car in drive and started to head home and the service shifter message came on. Then the transmission warning came on as well as a message with the brake system. The service engine light came on as well as the lightening bolt in red. I stopped and turned everything off hoping to reset and when I turned the vehicle on everything disappeared until I got back on the highway and then I had problems accelerating as all of gages didn't seem to engage. I got to the next exit and pulled into the closest parking lot and turned the vehicle off. However, it did not turn off. All of my gages went bessel, the windshield wipers turned on, on their own, and then all the lights on the shifter turned red and flashed. …
Related recalls (3)
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles. The front wheel hub encoder rings may be damaged, which can 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."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front wheel bearing hub assembly, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Electronic stability control (ESC) › Control module
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.
Remedy: 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.
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 RAM 1500 4x4 trucks manufactured June 26, 2012, through February 5, 2013. Due to a software issue with the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) module, the ESC system may be disabled when the vehicle is started.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESC module software, free of charge. The recall began on September 11, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.
Frequently asked questions
Which Ram 1500 years have traction control problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2014 (22), 2019 (21), 2013 (18), 2021 (16) and 2022 (12) model years. Traction Control complaints make up 1% of all complaints for the 2014.
Is there a recall for Ram 1500 traction control problems?
Yes — 3 recalls, including 24V-794 (electronic stability control (esc), Oct 24, 2024); 24V-653 (control module, Sep 5, 2024); 13V-287 (electronic stability control (esc), Jul 2, 2013). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Ram 1500 traction control problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 67,000 miles; 42% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the control module (1 mentions).
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.