Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2015 Ram 2500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
MANUFACTURER VIOLATION OF FEDERAL TREAD ACT REIMBURSEMENT REQUIREMENTS Vehicle experienced ABS hydraulic control unit failure in September 2022 with warning lights and transmission shifting problems. Repairs cost $5651 addressing brake system hydraulic control unit defects. In November 2024, manufacturer issued Recall C7B/NHTSA 24E-100 for identical hydraulic control unit ABS defects affecting 2012-2018 Ram vehicles. Federal regulation 49 CFR 573.13 requires manufacturers reimburse pre-notification repairs reasonably necessary to correct recalled defects. Manufacturer FCA US LLC improperly denied reimbursement under case 92237530, claiming parts not covered under recall repair. This violates federal TREAD Act mandatory reimbursement requirements. …
While driving down highway 65 mph, abs system activated causing right rear brakes to activate causing vehicle to activate steering control making truck head towards on coming traffic before able to control vehicle to shoulder of roadway. Would like to know if, when, and who and where any previous recall work has been performed to this vehicle, bought at a dealership in Oklahoma with check engine light on, told it was gas cap. Turns out it was not a gas cap, there was programming involved to remove the MIL function of brake system. ECM was sent to a 3rd party vendor and unlocked, afterwards the previous program was unlocked showing disabling of MIL functions for several functions. Vehicle is having issues with electrical radiator fan causing excessive heat in compartment, what was the fix for this by MFG? Was it to just program out the electric fan from coming on at high speed ? …
Able to shift vehicle from park to gear without brake depressing. Truck jumps from park to reverse without being started. Yellow lights indicators for gear selected. Vehicle has died 3 times, once on highway lost total control of vehicle then turned on by itself. Once loaded with with a trailer turning off highway vehicle died lost power steering and engine functions. Vehicle died total blackout on dash then restarted.
The power steering pump bolts sheared off their mounts, causing a catastrophic and instant loss of my ability to steer and/or brake without great difficulty. While we were in a parking lot at the time, we had just crossed over a mountain pass, while hauling a 7200 lb travel trailer. Had it detached on a downhill, winding highway, this VERY easily would have been a fatal flaw.
I was driving and had the truck on cruise control and suddenly the cruise control disengaged and I got a message on the cluster that said Service Electronic Braking System. Now I get the message every time i turn on the truck. I read on line that this is an issue going on and just wanted to pass it along.
My 2015 Ram 1500 Big Horn Has Intermittent ABS and traction control lights, no cruise or 4x4 The SEBS and ABS lights, and alarm will start flashing and dinging. then goes out, but come back on when on wet road. Truck slides around with loss of traction.
Both front brake lines ruptured. The left front ruptured while operating at highway speeds. The right ruptured immediately after replacing the left. Both ruptures where in the braided hose, on the same end within .75 and 2 inches from the connector.
On 8.20.18 my vehicle going 70mph on the freeway and then made a large sound. I then lost all steering and braking on the highway. I barely was able to pull off without getting hit. After sitting, smoke started coming out of from under my hood. After popping the hood, there were flames down in the engine. I poured the little amount of drinking water on the flames to douse them. The tow truck came and took us to the nearest Dodge dealer (crown Dodge in redding, california). They immediately noted it was likely due to recall t51, where the water pump overheats, breaks the belts, overheats the car and could cause an engine fire. This is exactly what happened. I tried to get this fixed with my local dealer months ago, but they didn't have the parts. I also never recieved any correspondence letters on the recall... I opened a ticket with Dodge directly, they are investigating. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into park. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH approaching a stop sign, the brake pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated that excessive force was needed while depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle remained in fifth gear. The contact attempted to turn-off and restart the vehicle, however the vehicle failed to restart. The transmission warning light illuminated. The contact call elgin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (1010 e chicago st, elgin, il 60120, [phone]), and scheduled an appointment. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed that the parking brake ceased causing the failure. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. …
Driving local streets and on parkways brakes do not respond to immediate foot pressure on pedal, long braking distance to stop,have to stay back additional car lengths to make a safe stop. Speed is keep within limits of posted signs, truck brought in for burst power steering hose under warranty, told of brake issue,tested and determined to be OK. Not a safe feeling if you you have to stop suddenly or in an emergency situation. Needs to be addressed and fixed properly before an accident or multiple fatality happens. Additonally I never heard or felt the anti lock brake system activate in any fast sudden braking situation.
Brake complaints in other 2500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2015 Ram 2500?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Ram 2500, 9% of the model year's 215 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2015 Ram 2500 brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2015 Ram 2500, though it has 13 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 2015 Ram 2500 brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 51,000 miles, and 40% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries 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.