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2019 Ram 1500 · symptom sheet

Brakes grind, pulse or wear early

  • 129owner reports
  • 25,470median miles
  • $680median quote
  • 15involved a crash

Newest report Aug 13, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

129 of the 1,466 complaints on this car describe brake wear.

Tick what matches of 129 reports

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What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the ABS module (47 reports), the pads and rotors (7 reports) and the caliper (6 reports).

Recalls and investigations

2 recalls on the brakes cover the 2019 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.

24V-653Sep 5, 2024
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Risk and remedy
Risk: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
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. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 85B.
19V-067Feb 5, 2019
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. The affected vehicles have a brake pedal that may move too far and separate from pedal assembly.

Risk and remedy
Risk: If the brake pedal separates from the pedal assembly, the driver may be unable to brake the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the adjustable pedal assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V07.

What owners paid

5 of the 129 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $550 to $700.

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When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 5,888 and 70,000 miles, from the 56 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“I am the original owner of the truck and the brake pads, rotors and calipers ( front and rear) needed to be replaced at less than 26,000 miles. Truck was not used for towing , or driven hard.”

Filed May 20, 2026 · 26,000 miles

“- BRAKE warning light is flashing - PARK BRAKE light is lit Dealer says "software update" is not available and has no time frame on remedy.”

Filed Nov 3, 2024

“Brake module is not working traction control not working and cruise control not work because of brake module not working”

Filed Oct 7, 2024

“I am experience an Antilock Braking System ('ABS') control module software malfunction that disable the Electronic Stability Control ('ESC') system.” There has been a recall but my VIN number was not included. I have taken my truck to a mechanic several times but they are not able to identify the problem. This is an intermittent problem that occurs and can remain disable for weeks.”

Filed Sep 23, 2024

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 15 of 129 reports involved a crash and 7 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.

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