10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,317 miles

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problem #280

Mar 122024

2500

  • miles
Anti-lock Brake System Hydraulic control unit - ABS Pump Motor Control-General Electrical Failure. C006A54 ABS no longer active, no 4x4 for snow travel, no cruise control. Failure occurred before 40,000 miles Failure is intermittent and affected by bumpy road conditions. These symptoms are consistent with the well known stuck motor brush issues. Ram does not sell a replacement motor, only the entire HCU

- Fair Oaks, CA, USA

problem #279

Jun 092024

2500

  • miles
abs light is on all the time traction control not working alarm is on the last time I ck at the dealer they had no parts

- Carriere, MS, USA

problem #278

May 242024

2500

  • miles
Abs light comes on and disables the cruise controls. Says abs brake failure and I have researched this and found it is a common problem. 6 speed Transmission is turning on check engine light and says gear 5 and gear 6 has improper ratio. Shifts hard into gear5 and won't downshift for passing gear.

- Poplar Bluff, MO, USA

problem #277

May 152023

2500

  • miles
Abs and traction control randomly quit working.

- Monroeville, IN, USA

problem #276

Oct 252023

2500

  • miles
Getting code C0020-01 code being given randomly.

- Anderson, SC, USA

problem #275

May 182024

2500

  • miles
ABS module failure. Replaced and failed again at about 19 months. Replaced again and failed at about 20 months. Review of chat lines shows numerous owners complaining about same problem. I just can-??t keep replacing the ABS module every 1 to 2 years.

- Granbury, TX, USA

problem #274

Aug 172023

2500

  • miles
the truck experience issues such as the loss of anti-lock braking, cruise control, and traction control. These missing features and systems significantly compromise the control and handling of the Ram trucks, particularly in adverse weather conditions like wet or snowy roads, where braking becomes more challenging. ABS service light / traction control light / no cruise control flash ON this has been an issue for almost a year truck has 68k now

- Concord, CA, USA

problem #273

May 092024

2500

  • miles
C0020-01 code, ABS control pump and electrical failure. This is second time since purchasing this truck new in 2017 that this has occurred. Parts are now on national back order with Ram taking no responsibility on covering costs of replacemenf on an item that shouldn-??t be failing multiple times in the life of a vehicle. This is an ongoing problem with MANY Ram owners.

- Robertsville, MO, USA

problem #272

Apr 282024

2500

  • miles
Intermittent -??service ABS system-?? light on dash resulting in loss of ABS, cruise control, park-sense, and 4x4. No amount of troubleshooting from a reputable diesel mechanic has been able to fix this. From what I have read online this is a very common issue and the truck likely needs an HCU/ABS module

- Otisfield, ME, USA

problem #271

Apr 262024

2500

  • miles
ABS/ELECTRONIC BRAKING SYSTEM The service ABS/electric braking system /traction control lights and warning began to come on intermittently a couple months before taking it in for service. It was sporadic at first but eventually became more prevalent. This was unsafe as it would happen going on the highway at highway speeds pulling a trailer and the ABS would disable- as well as the cruise control and also the traction control. This could have caused a serious accident and put myself and family in danger. This was verified by the dealership- Junction Chrysler Dodge- the vehicle trouble code was C0020-01-ABSpump motor control General electrical failure. ABS/HCU were replaced.

- Orwell, OH, USA

problem #270

Apr 272024

2500

  • miles
For the second time, my truck is repeatedly having "Service electronic braking system" message appear and disappear constantly while driving. This is mixed with "Service ABS system" message that also repeatedly pops up with a audible ding. The warning lights for traction control and ABS repeatedly turn on and off as well. This happens over and over the entire time while driving. We were on a family trip with our 1 year old when this started again most recently. We had to turn back around, drive home and swap trucks and everything in them as we can not have potential brake failure with our 1 year old in the vehicle. The trucks has just over 51,000 miles and this is the second time this has happened. The first time the truck was under warranty, so it was "fixed" by the dealer. I am no longer under warranty. The part to replace is unavailable online, and from what I am reading may be on a national back order with the dealers (I left a message with my dealer who fixed this last time under warranty- have not received a return phone call yet) The last time this was fixed I was told it was the ABS HCU which was replaced. I have looked this up since and learned that this is a known/common issue for the 2017-2018 HD Rams.

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #269

May 052024

2500

  • miles
ABS HCU braking system failure common problem on these trucks but no safety recall. All these trucks have the same problem but no recall.

- Madera, CA, USA

problem #268

Mar 142024

2500

  • miles
2017 Ram 2500 the Antilock braking system failed resulting in erratic brake pedal at times difficult to stop. bought replacement parts online, had them installed, had same issue. then took it to the local dealer, they have had the truck for a week now, replaced all brakes, rotors, pads, master cylinder, still same issue, they think it's the ABS pump that I bought at the dealer two weeks ago. same with the module. now I am hearing possibly late June for good parts. I can't drive the truck in its current condition, I am spending $ $300 a week for a rental. this is unbelievable that they can't provide safe parts for the trucks. just plain nuts, please help

- Wauconda, IL, USA

problem #267

Sep 202022

2500

  • miles
ABS and traction control light came on intermittently at first, now they are constantly on. I have lost cruise control as a result.

- Anchorage, AK, USA

problem #266

Sep 202023

2500

  • miles
Abs and traction control light flashing randomly and disabling cruise control while on.

- Fairmont, NC, USA

problem #265

Apr 052021

2500

  • miles
ABS and HCU have gone bad and parts are not available. Please help. This should be recalled, these parts have gone bad in many of the 2017 and 2018 ram trucks.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #264

Jan 112024

2500

  • miles
We too our 2017 Dodge Ram 2500 to Lenoir City Chrysler Dodge on January 11, 2024 because the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Traction Control warning lights were coming on. The truck was in the shop for about a week. We were told initially that the part (electronic control module) was on order. Then we were told that the part was under redevelopment and that they did not have a date for when the part would be available. We do not know if the truck is safe to drive or not so we have not been driving it. All we want is to purchase the part so we can use a truck the cost us $43,000.

- Loudon, TN, USA

problem #263

Nov 112023

2500

  • miles
Vehicle has less than 22000 miles. ABS controller replaced at 7000 miles then again at 14000 miles and is now needing to be replaced again.

- Trenton, TN, USA

problem #262

Apr 012022

2500

  • miles
Abs and tc light turn on ad off intermittently regardless of what mph driven. Constant audible warning sound. Dealer states known issues with abs system hydraulic contol unit with similar vehicles.

- Magnolia, TX, USA

problem #261

Apr 082024

2500

  • miles
Abs traction control light

- Aliquippa , PA, USA

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