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severe Owners of the 2019 RAM 3500 have filed 5 NHTSA complaints about the brakes at roughly $450 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See brakes across all vehicles →
| Model year | brakes complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 3500 | 12 |
| 2016 3500 | 8 |
| 2017 3500 | 136 |
| 2018 3500 | 463 |
| 2019 3500 (this page) | 5 |
| 2020 3500 | 4 |
| 2021 3500 | 4 |
| 2022 3500 | 8 |
All 2 active brakes recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.
The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering brakes on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C0050-00-Brake System Hydraulic Leak Set After Recent Repair.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗"Brake Warning Lamp Illumination Over Rumble Strips Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: ● C003A-2F - Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor - Signal Erratic. ● C0037-2F - Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor - Signal Erratic. Customers may also comment on the following: ● Automatic Brake System (ABS) lamp and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) lamp turn on when driving over rumble strips. This bulletin involves replacing one or both rear wheel speed sensors. "
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗"Flash: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module Updates **Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs):** ● **C2200-47 - Anti-Lock Brake Module Internal - Watchdog / Safety Auc Failure.** ● C006A-49 - Multi-Axis Acceleration Sensor - Internal Electronic Failure. Customers may also comment on one or more of the following: ● **Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) indicator light illuminated in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). ● Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light illuminated in the IPC. ● The Red Brake Warning indicator light illuminated in the IPC.** This bulletin i
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P0506-00 - Idle Control System RPM - Lower Than Expected. P0607-00 - ECU Internal Performance. P20E8-00 - Reductant Pressure Too Low. P0301-00 - Cylinder 1 Misfire. P0302-00 - Cylinder 2 Misfire. P0303-00 - Cylinder 3 Misfire. P0304-00 - Cylinder 4 Misfire. P0305-00 - Cylinder 5 Misfire. P0306-00 - Cylinder 6 Misfire. P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost. P1D73-00 - AGS Performance. P0626 - Generator Field Control Circuit High. P218F - Reductant No F
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗PUMP, Vacuum For DTC Code P258B - ELECTRONIC VACUUM PUMP PERFORMANCE. Due to brake vacuum pumps returned with trouble not found, please follow the proper diagnostics outline in the service library this also includes checking all electrical and vacuum hose connections prior to replacement of the vacuum pump. This will avoid unnecessary repair and potential charge back on the vacuum pump.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
It's a meaningful issue. 5 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
Based on the 5 complaints filed, brakes issues most often appear around 41,333 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 2 active recall(s) cover brakes issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.