dash board displays trailer not connected when it is then lights and brakes goes out and will not come back on. this happens every time I haul. I have to pull over on the side and disconnect and reconnect tailer and shut off the engine and restart to reset. sometimes this works most times not. Last time it happened at 12am doing 70mph on I 95 and almost caused a severe accident. I have called dealer and the manufacturer and the federal safety agency and reported to no avail. This same control brake module on newer vehicles has been recalled but not on mine?
2019 Ram 2500 brakes problems
16 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 9,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 9,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ram 2500 brakes problems in other years
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 2500, 3500 and 3500 Cab Chassis trucks. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with an incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell.
- Risk
- The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake calipers and brake hoses and bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. FCA US' number for this recall is V98.
Recall number 19V635000 · Recall details
What 2019 Ram 2500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Brake pedal became very soft and spongy and excessive travel. Need to pump brake pedal to restore pressure. No warning lamps. Dealer technician verified “low pedal”
While driving 50 mph in traffic 2019 Ram 2500 Bighorn 6.7 Cummings Diesel lost power, steering failed and brakes failed. I had to use the emergency brake to avoid a crash. I had my daughter and 2 grandsons in the truck. ESC or ESCM light and engine light. Then the truck wouldn’t turn off. Then there was an awful noise from under the hood - it was a now loose pulley and belt.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The contact engaged the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance for the repair. The failure mileage was 12,000.
Service ESC flashing on the dash intermittently. If I am in cruise control when it happens vehicle abruptly disables cruise control. Codes when ready are U0002 and U0212. Same problem happened about a year ago, dealer reflashed ABS and sent me on my way. I informed them of other similar trucks experiencing the same issue and that it wasn't a reflash issue. Had them document my concerns that it would just happen again after warranty...I was right.
While towing a roughly 13k pound camper with my family from Texas to New York and back , I lost trailer brakes, traction control , cruise control and my trailer brakes. The trip included ice, rain, snow. We had a death in the family and the trip did not include the time to take to have this problem troubleshot. Literally one of the scariest trips ever through different elevations and traction levels. These would’ve all been just fine had the systems worked correctly. The truck only had 35,000 miles at the time. Of course by the end of this trip I was now out of warranty. ( so I think) I don’t know. With as common as this issue is , I don’t know what to do. I plan on keeping this truck but I do not anyone else drive it due to the safety concerns. As a combat veteran I’m used to doing sketchy stuff. But it’s not right. It’s dangerous. The issues continue intermittently and never when the diagnostic is available.
The metal pad feel off the brake pedal causing me to almost rear end someone.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 22V140000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control) and 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that they could not order the parts for recall repairs. The contact contacted a second dealer, McConnell Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (1405 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, CA 95448), and a third dealer Autoworld Jeep (1370 Auto Center Dr, Petaluma, CA 94952) however, the dealers failed to return the phone calls. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Additionally, the contact stated that the tailgate failed to open as needed intermittently. The contact stated he had to press the release button on the tailgate while pushing the tailgate for the tailgate to respond. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V904000 (Structure). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while her son was driving approximately 24 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and suddenly the steering wheel became inoperable causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a parked vehicle. During the failure, the brakes were also inoperable. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries reported. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 9,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 22V140000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available for 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and Parts distribution disconnect for 22V140000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control).
Questions about the 2019 Ram 2500 brakes
Does the 2019 Ram 2500 have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 Ram 2500, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2019 Ram 2500 brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 9,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Ram 2500 brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 19V635000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ram 2500 have bad brakes?
The Ram 2500 model years with the most brakes complaints are 2018 (2,349 complaints), 2017 (516 complaints) and 2016 (35 complaints).
Other 2019 Ram 2500 problems
Fuel system 63Engine 34Electrical 29Transmission 29Body 25Steering 11Acceleration 8Airbags 8Visibility 6Driver assistance 5Seat belts 4Suspension 3Lights 2Tires 2Seats 1Wheels 1
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