Brake Caliper Pair for the 2013–2018 Ram 1500

What 2013–2018 Ram 1500 owners report about the brakes

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, the US federal vehicle-safety regulator, that mention a brake caliper on the 2013–2018 Ram 1500, and 828 filed under its brakes. Those 22, by model year, as of September 18, 2026:

• 2013 Ram 1500: 6 complaints
• 2014 Ram 1500: 4 complaints
• 2015 Ram 1500: 5 complaints
• 2016 Ram 1500: 3 complaints
• 2017 Ram 1500: 3 complaints
• 2018 Ram 1500: 1 complaint

NHTSA publishes complaints as owners wrote them and does not verify them, so read them as a pattern rather than a diagnosis.

A 2013 Ram 1500 owner, NHTSA complaint 11690765: "Component or system that failed / malfunctioned The brake system (pads, calipers, hydraulic fluid) failed three times in less than 90 days. The right-side tie rod end also separated from the steering assembly. Both components are available for inspection upon request."

A 2017 Ram 1500 owner, NHTSA complaint 11750983: "Front brakes keep sticking, causing it to have hopping sensation, have gone through 12+ set of calipers, 6 or so wheel hub assemblies, and 3 or more cv axels all within a year and half."

Recalls that cover the brake caliper on the 2013–2018 Ram 1500

As of September 18, 2026, NHTSA lists no recall on the 2013–2018 Ram 1500 whose defect is in the brake caliper. If your car has a warning light or a symptom that a recall could explain, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls anyway — it takes a minute.

Which brake caliper a 2013–2018 Ram 1500 takes

Calipers differ by brake package — trims with larger rotors take larger calipers — and by axle and side. The 2013–2018 Ram 1500 came with several powertrains, among them 3.0L V6 Automatic 4WD, 3.6L V6 Automatic RWD and 5.7L V8 Automatic 4WD. That is why we ask for the VIN, or the year, engine and trim, and confirm the part against it before you pay rather than after it arrives.

What we source it from

10 brake calipers from Cardone, Centric, Dorman, Power Stop and Raybestos, new and remanufactured, $219.99 to $349.99, with flat $30 shipping anywhere in the US. If a part we confirmed as a fit does not fit your vehicle, we cover the return and the replacement.