10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,311 miles

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problem #101

Jan 012023

2500

  • miles
ABS and Traction control will randomly shut off while driving, increasing the chances of a crash. Additionally, when this happens, cruise control also shuts off abruptly, causing the vehicle to slow suddenly. This has happened hundreds of times, more often when the roads are wet or when it's raining.

- Lanexa, VA, USA

problem #100

Oct 122022

2500

  • miles
ABS Light goes on and off, Traction Control/ABS/Cruise control do not function when the light is on. Dealer diagnosed it as an ABS Module and ABS Hydraulic Control Unit needing replacement. Parts have been backordered for at least 8 months, this makes my truck unsafe to operate.

- Morristown, TN, USA

problem #99

Jun 052023

2500

  • miles
Having the reported issue with the ABS system where the warning lights will come on and turn off cruise control as well. I pull a 5th wheel travel trailer for work and I rely on these brakes more than most.

- Porter, TX, USA

problem #98

Jun 242023

2500

  • miles
My truck-??s ABS warning light goes on and off repeatedly when I am driving. When the light comes on, my cruise control is not available. My traction control also does not work. The mechanic says the ABS module needs to be replaced but the part is unavailable. I have called multiple dealers across the country and cannot find one. Apparently this is a widespread problem with this vehicle-?? We have been researching it.

- Burleson, TX, USA

problem #97

Jun 232023

2500

  • miles
2017 RAM 2500 has known issue with Antilock Brake Unit Hydraulic Controller - This prevents brakes from operating correctly and traction control / speed control is disabled - Confirmed diagnosis with dealer - Vehicle has current Mopar Vehicle Protection (service plan) but part is unavailable to be ordered - RAM dealer stated vehicle does not pass state safety inspection. RAM Care case submitted. No accidents and 40k miles. This component failure can result in unsafe conditions while driving due to loss of control while stopping or in slippery conditions. Constant alert and lack of speed control can lead to driver fatigue.

- Bellville, TX, USA

problem #96

Apr 072023

2500

  • miles
ABS and Traction control lights on constantly

- Canton, NC, USA

problem #95

Jun 152023

2500

  • miles
Service Electronic brakes and service abs system along with abs light, traction control light and cruise control wont work. First issue happened at 36,000 miles covered under warranty. Vehicle now has 53,000 miles and same issue is back. Vehicle could have brakes abs system fail and cause a wreck. OEM parts are on a long wait list. After reading hours of reports online of many other vehicles and people experiencing same issues Ram needs to issue a recall.

- Meridian , TX, USA

problem #94

Apr 082023

2500

  • miles
My trucks ABS keeps cutting off, it-??s operation is intermittent. This also disables the cruise control and traction control. I have researched this on this year and it-??s a problem with many of doges trucks. The dealer has no fix for this safety issue.This is an on going issue that happens every time i drive the vehicle.

- Matthews, NC, USA

problem #93

May 302023

2500

  • miles
Cruise control quit working when towing my trailer with tractor loaded. Service antilock brake system and service electronic brake system messages and lights on dash showed. Would occur intermittently, then became more steady. Took to dealer today, 6/19/2023, and was told no part could be ordered to fix this. Dealer advised they do not have an answer/fix. May have by August 16. Seems a long time to wait for a brake system solution/fix.

- Versailles , KY, USA

problem #92

Apr 202023

2500

  • miles
The abs light and service electric braking system light come on cost 1500 dollars to fixe to put new modules in

- Pelion, SC, USA

problem #91

Dec 012022

2500

  • miles
ABS Braking System Failure. Safety is at risk as the manufacturer has advised to park the truck and not operate. The issue has been confirmed by the dealer and confirmed the risk and also advise to park. Yes warning lights are present on the dash for the problem. The components are currently still in the vehicle and new are not available per the dealer and manufacture.

- Romeo, MI, USA

problem #90

Jun 132023

2500

  • miles
My ABS Light is on and Service Electronic Braking System warning is on as well. I have taken it to a repair shop and they have told me that my ABS Hydraulic Control Unit needs to be replaced. This seems to be a problem with this make and model truck and it is an expensive repair.

- Ocean Springs, MS, USA

problem #89

May 012023

2500

  • miles
Service ABS system and Traction Control light and bell comes on intermittently while driving. Well known and documented problem. Many people have reported this and replaced parts with no solution.

- Pinehurst, TX, USA

problem #88

Nov 012021

2500

  • miles
ABS Light and Anti Lock Break System Alarm and Light constantly goes off. The light an alarm started within one month of purchasing and the vehicle is over $40,000.. every shop that we have taken it to said that it-??s something that the manufacture should fix it at some point it-??s not safe because it is your antilock brake system. It needs to be fixed and we shouldn-??t have to pay the outrageous cost of having this fax one we just purchased a vehicle..

- Murrells Inlet, SC, USA

problem #87

Feb 022023

2500

  • miles
Service electronic brake system/antilock brakes comes on and off with disabling of antilock brakes, cruise control and anti skid while driving.

- Lincolnton, GA, USA

problem #86

May 112023

2500

  • miles
I am getting intermittent warning lights on my dash indicating that the abs, traction control and cruise control are turned off due to a message reading -??service electronic brake system-?? on the dash. I took my truck to the dealer and was advised that they weren-??t sure if the HCU module or ABS module is failing. At any rate, neither of the parts is available from mopar. I have found that there are no recalls thru mopar. Also, a class action lawsuit has been filed in California and Texas

- Tracy, CA, USA

problem #85

Apr 032023

2500

  • miles
My 2017 Ram 2500 has the ABS and HCU issues commonly found on these vehicles. To my Suprise the dealer cannot get the part due to how common this issue is the parts are on backorder. I have videos of the system failing while driving and the codes it is throwing. Due to it's tie to the ABS I do not think the truck is safe to operate. I am still making payments so this is a big deal for me. I can't trade it in for a couple of reasons. One of the main ones being I will have to take less money due to this defect. Yes, it has been reproduced by a local service center and I have video of it malfunctioning on the road. Inspected by a local service center but not a dealership yet. The warning lights come on and it "dings" at me.

- Montgomery, TX, USA

problem #84

Apr 242023

2500

  • miles
Service electronic brake system warning flashes on the dash multiple times while driving. A code reader indicates failure of the hydraulic control unit. Code is c0020.

- Vandalia, OH, USA

problem #83

Sep 012022

2500

  • miles
Failed Component(s): Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module P/N 68347098 Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) P/N 68143491 Since I bought the truck new back in July 2017, I've had the ABS Module & HCU Fail on (3) separate occasions, each time it failed unexpectedly in wet conditions. The failure causes the ABS and traction control systems to not function correctly. The 1st time it failed was approximately 1 year of owning the truck(~Aug 2018), I was towing a 5th wheel camper in the western part of North Carolina in the mountains. I had to hit the brakes coming down a grade due to traffic. The brakes unexpectedly locked up, when the module failed, so I left off and eased back into them. Thankfully, there was no accident. The 2nd (~Sept 2020) and 3rd (~Sept 2022) times the Modules failed I was not towing, but they did fail in wet conditions. After each failure, I took my vehicle to a Ram Dealer for them to diagnose and replace the parts and to document the failures. Prior to the failures there were no warnings.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #82

Apr 232023

2500

  • miles
ABS light continues to come on after changing my Hydraulic Brake Module several of times.

- Brazoria, TX, USA

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