10.0

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

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problem #261

Apr 082024

2500

  • miles
Abs traction control light

- Aliquippa , PA, USA

problem #260

Oct 302023

2500

  • miles
The check electronic brake system light started coming on intermittently in October 2023. Dealer determined it was a faulty hydraulic control unit but it took three weeks to locate the part for a vehicle just over 24,000 MILES and based on other reports I consider myself lucky to have my truck repaired under four weeks. RAM was completely unapologetic and had me pay full price for the repair. I have no trust for the replaced part or RAM as a brand. Sold the truck, but I would not mind a refund for parts of questionable quality.

- Decatur, GA, USA

problem #259

Aug 182023

2500

  • miles
Service Antilock Brake System & Service Electronic Brake System on 2017 Ram 6.4 hemi

- Marlin, TX, USA

problem #258

Sep 082023

2500

  • miles
Traction control and ABS lights flicker on dash cluster. Possible ABS module failure. Parts on back order, I believe this is a safety hazard that needs to be corrected by a recall. This is a known issue that has yet to be resolved since 2017. That's unacceptable.

- Crossville, TN, USA

problem #257

Oct 102023

2500

  • miles
ABS lights illuminated, Electronic stability control. ABS module has been replaced but did not fix issues. $1050 spent so far. This is a hazardous safety condition when driving if brakes are applied harshly. There are hundreds of complaints about this issue on these model trucks. My truck has 52000 miles on it.

- Flint, TX, USA

problem #256

Mar 012024

2500

  • miles
I bought my truck brand new in 2017. Two weeks ago my truck started intermittently flashing a brake warning as well as an audible alert. The screen says -??service electronic braking system-??. Also, when this happens, it shuts off my cruise control. Worrying me as the braking system is CRITICAL for daily use.

- Modesto, CA, USA

problem #255

Mar 142024

2500

  • miles
Brakes

- San Diego , CA, USA

problem #254

Mar 142024

2500

  • miles
Abs pump failure on a vehicle with 80k miles.

- Brandon, FL, USA

problem #253

Feb 032022

2500

  • miles
ABS service light continually comes on and service antilock brake system light comes on daily. This seems to be an ongoing problem with all 2017 ram 2500 trucks there should be a recall on this Since it-??s been a problem for 5 to 6 years

- Crawford, TX, USA

problem #252

Mar 102024

2500

  • miles
ABS brake system error, brake module failure

- Marion, IA, USA

problem #251

Mar 082024

2500

  • miles
Continuous issues with ABS light and traction control light coming on, and steering not turning left at times.

- Pipe Creek, TX, USA

problem #250

Sep 012023

2500

  • miles
A sensor in the ABS braking system went out. We attempted to get it fixed in September but were told the part was unavailable until February due to the fact that Ram was having to reengineer the part. We personally know 5 people who have had to replace this sensor. The service manager at the dealership told us that it was a very common problem. We have been driving for months with no ABS. Shouldn-??t this safety issue be a recall? If the sensor had to be reengineered, Ram obviously knows it-??s a problem.

- New Braunfels, TX, USA

problem #249

Mar 042021

2500

  • miles
I own a 2017 Ram the electronic breaking system light kept coming on when I had about 34000 miles on it but I had it over the 3 year period for warranty. Paid dealership about $1200 to get it fixed. Again at about 45,000 miles it started it again. Checked with dealer said it would cost about $1400 to get corrected and they would have to wait for parts. I see a lot of others have had the same problem with that model. I feel as lot of others, this should be a recall item. Also cruise control want work when light is on. Ram is going to wait until someone has a wreck and a fatality before they do anything about this issue. Also there will be a class action suit against them and they will be plenty follow. Hope how soon Ram decides to honor this defective issue.

- East Point , KY, USA

problem #248

Jan 012022

2500

  • miles
MULTIPLE repetitive ABS/HCU failures starting in 2022. Truck has for the most part been sitting since then due to unavailability of parts, reengineering of parts and now again lack of availability of parts. Should we have encountered an emergency braking situation we would could have experienced, increased stopping distance, loss of steering control and significantly reduced traction. This ABS/HCU also causes us to lose trailer brake controller and our truck is primarily for towing. Which is why ABS was mandated for all vehicles in 2011.

- Owasso, OK, USA

problem #247

Feb 282024

2500

  • miles
ABS and traction control lights come on.

- Red Bank , NJ, USA

problem #246

Feb 152024

2500

  • miles
Intermittent service electronic brake system message/ABS system service required message on dashboard. Truck has less than 32,000 miles on it.

- Roseville , CA, USA

problem #245

Jan 152024

2500

  • miles
The ABS and Traction control lights began to flash and the alarm began to come on intermittently in 2021. I took the truck to the dealer for repairs because the ABS, Traction Control and Cruise Control were not working. The repair cost was $1,00 at my expense. The problem has recently returned and is going to need repaired at my expense again. The ABS system not working causes a safety concern with stopping the vehicle. This is a know issue with these vehicles as such I feel it should be the manufactures responsibility for repairs.

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA

problem #244

Jun 012023

2500

  • miles
A Hydraulic Control Unit malfunction resulting in multiple warning lamps flashing on and off intermittently - including the ABS, the EBS, the Traction Control, and the Cruise Control.

- Mission Viejo, CA, USA

problem #243

Feb 082024

2500

  • miles
ABS and traction control lights keep turning on and off. Service anti lock brake system message appears then disappears.

- Ransom Township, PA, USA

problem #242

Sep 262023

2500

  • miles
ABS, electronic stability control and speed control not working. Code C0020-01 ABS Pump Motor Control.

- Huberheights, OH, USA

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