2023 Ram 1500 Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/12/2026

32Service Brakes complaints

17.6%Of all 182 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How service brakes ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM58 · 31.9%

ENGINE45 · 24.7%

Unspecified / other41 · 22.5%

SERVICE BRAKES32 · 17.6%

POWER TRAIN25 · 13.7%

Share of the 182 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Ram 1500 overview page.

What owners report

“On 3 separate occasions the truck has completely broken down while traveling 60-84mph. Each time, while in motion, the check engine and battery lights come…”NHTSA complaint 11663480 — filed 05/28/2025

“This is the second time I am filing a complaint in regard to this issue. I was driving on a very busy road, when my…”NHTSA complaint 11633966 — filed 01/03/2025

“When stopped at a red light, vehicle shut off and emergency parking brake engaged. Safety was not necessarily put at risk but other cars had…”NHTSA complaint 11631442 — filed 12/18/2024

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Service Brakes complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Ram 1500 have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2023 Ram 1500: 32 of 182 complaints on file (17.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2023 Ram 1500 have in total?

182 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.