2023 RAM 1500 service brakes problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2023 RAM 1500 — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Trailer Brake controller in vehicle does not work correctly. On the Radio, it is supposed to have brake type (heavy electric, heavy over hydraulic, light electric and light over hydraulic) and I am supposed to be able to save up to 4 trailers. Problem is I only get light electric only. I cannot…”
filed Apr 3, 2026
“The dash board showed the (A)auto start stop amd the (P) parking brake after hitting a puddle in rain. I brought the vehicle into the dealership for service on 4/18/2025 . They replaced the right rear caliper and EPB actuator and it temporarily fixed it. The lights still came on but would go off in…”
filed Mar 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 9 | 10% |
| 2025 1500 | 40 | 12% |
| 2024 1500 | 10 | 14% |
| 2022 1500 | 55 | 9% |
| 2021 1500 | 54 | 8% |
| 2020 1500 | 40 | 6% |
| 2019 1500 | 113 | 8% |
| 2018 1500 | 41 | 6% |
| 2017 1500 | 90 | 10% |
| 2016 1500 | 242 | 16% |
| 2015 1500 | 133 | 9% |
| 2014 1500 | 142 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 RAM 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.