Brakes grind, pulse or wear early

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the ABS module (237 reports), the pads and rotors (6 reports) and the caliper (3 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the brakes covers the 2016 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

What owners paid

14 of the 275 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $1,100 to $2,000.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 45,000 and 100,000 miles, from the 76 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“Around 80k miles the ABS module went bad giving a C-2200-49 code and displaying the traction control light, abs light and red brake light illuminated. A new module is estimated at 6 months wait time, mine was ordered in September 2025 and just arrived in April 2026, my vehicle could not pass state inspection until the issue was fixed.”

Filed Apr 6, 2026 · 80,000 miles

“At 90,000 miles ABS, traction control and brake light came on, mechanic said it’s a defective ABS module, and that there are none available anywhere, it’s under engineering review. This is a known issue, and now a recall for 2017 and above, my Ram is a 2016, same part. This poses a safety risk as the brakes can lock up, causing an accident. It’s going on 2 years with still no modules available”

Filed Oct 30, 2025 · 90,000 miles

“Vehicle lights on dash show “service electronic braking system”, brake light is on along with traction control light and abs light. Truck has 57k miles on it. Independent service used a code reader to determine abs module is bad. Dealer shows part on continual engineering hold. Due to the fault, no abs and no cruise control. This presents a serious safety concern for me and my family.”

Filed Aug 5, 2024 · 57,000 miles

“The ABS and traction control lights come on and off intermittently. When on the cruise control also doesn't work. No traction control or Automatic braking control. Seems to be a common problem with RAM 4x4 trucks.”

Filed Sep 21, 2023

Other problems on this car

• Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 233 reports
• Engine stalls or loses power while driving 138 reports
• Check engine light or misfire 97 reports
• Suspension noise, struts or alignment 66 reports
• Fuel pump failure 50 reports
• Airbag warning light or recall 47 reports
• Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 44 reports
• Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 36 reports
• Vehicle fire 35 reports
• Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 31 reports
• A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 25 reports