MODULE - TRAILER BRAKE & TOWING CONTROL
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2024 RAM 3500 brakes problems
moderate Owners of the 2024 RAM 3500 have filed 4 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 →
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$450
| Model year | brakes complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 3500 | 4 |
| 2021 3500 | 4 |
| 2022 3500 | 8 |
| 2024 3500 (this page) | 4 |
| 2025 3500 | 3 |
| 2026 3500 | 3 |
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
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 ↗Parking Brake Pad When replacing the park brake pedal pad, please use the correct labor operation code. Some technicians have been using the brake pedal pad labor code which is not the same as the parking brake pedal pad. The correct labor operation code should be for parking brake pedal pad replacement is 05-05-06-01.
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 ↗"Leaking Power Steering Fluid from the Power Brake Hydro-Booster Assembly Customers may experience the following: ● Leaking power steering fluid from the hydroboost assembly. This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly replacing the power brake hydro-booster assembly if a leak is found."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
The brakes do not apply until after the pedal reaches half of its travel distance and still not as good they should. Very soft pedal feeling and too long of pedal travel to apply brakes. Very unsafe! I have had it to the dealer 3 times for this condition since I had purchased it (New) on June 5, 2025. They bled the brakes and found a small omaunt of air in the system. This did not change the…
As I was exiting the highway with a loaded trailer carrying approximately 10,000 pounds, the ABS and brake warning lights illuminated on the dash, along with a “No Trailer Brakes” notification. When I applied the brakes to slow down, there was little to no braking response. Fortunately, I was able to safely pull off the road. The truck has now been at the dealership for two weeks, and the…
Had brakes trouble with your 2024 RAM 3500?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2024 RAM 3500?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Based on the 4 complaints filed, brakes issues most often appear around 96,000 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.
What does it cost to fix?
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.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2024/RAM/3500.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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