10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,837 miles

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problem #194

Nov 182023

2500

  • miles
This started in May 2023, warning lights "Service Electronic Braking System", "Service Anti-Lock Brakes". It is an intermittent issue, cannot duplicate. Appears at random, with Cruise control on, , if the issue message appears the cruise control disables. This can go on for several minutes, then all of a sudden stop. Could resume minutes later. Again Random. Don't rely on your anti-lock brakes, not reliable, or vote of confidence. As of today's writing 11/18/23, appears to becoming worse. I believe eventually I will note have a braking system whatsoever. Unfortunately I don't trust my dealer, or any dealer at this point for a consensus.

- Fountain Inn, SC, USA

problem #193

Nov 032023

2500

  • miles
ABS failure

- Lake Jackson, TX, USA

problem #192

Feb 182023

2500

  • miles
The ABS module/HCU is faulty just like thousands of others who are reporting this same issue. Tested with an expensive scan tool by a certified mechanic AND the local dodge dealership in Greenwood SC. Dealership doesn't have the parts to fix it and can't tell me when parts will be available. The warning lights on the dash come and go but are on 75% of the time. This is EXTREMELY dangerous because when the lights come on it kicks the cruise control off suddenly. VERY unsafe on the interstate in traffic doing 85MPH. I'm surprised myself or no one else has been killed due to this.

- Greenwood, SC, USA

problem #191

Nov 162023

2500

  • miles
Abs pump failure intermittent loss of braking system and traction

- Medina, OH, USA

problem #190

Jan 012022

2500

  • miles
The ABS system on my truck is flashing in and out causing loss of cruise control and possible brake failure. I have researched on line and found that this is an ongoing problem for this year model.

- Hallsville, TX, USA

problem #189

Nov 112023

2500

  • miles
Service Electronic Braking and Service ABS intermittently flashing on and off. Especially during rain or humid climates.

- Cleveland , TX, USA

problem #188

Feb 042023

2500

  • miles
HCU light cone on the dash and code in the ecu. No damage to vehicle to cause this issue. This is a concern that the ABS system will not work when needed. Dealer says there is a lot of issues with this unit.

- Buckhannon, WV, USA

problem #187

Oct 202023

2500

  • miles
ABS control module pump/Hydraulic control module. 49000 miles. ABS lights/Service Electronic braking. No parts available for repair. On indefinite back order from Mopar. This problem needs to be solved. Thanks

- Flint, TX, USA

problem #186

Aug 172023

2500

  • miles
Problem #1- I had to replace the ABS module and HCU on this truck at about 10k miles. (this was completed under warranty). Then at 50k miles truck was diagnosed with the same problem. I had to pay out of pocket for this repair. I ordered these parts from the dealer in November 2021, and they did not get me in until August 19, 2023. I had to pay ($1152.33). This is very dangerous when it has this error it causes the service sabitrac and service abs pop up on the display nonstop with no way to clear it. It also chimes every time. it is very distracting. while these service lights are on, I had no cruise control or traction control. Problem # 2 Transmission over drive failed. I had to replace transmission and transfer case. This makes for an unsafe vehicle that could leave me stranded on the side of the road. this repair cost me ($7,500). Failed at 67,675 miles. Problem # 3 turbo actuator failed and had to replace at 68,565 miles this cost me ($1750). this is an extended warranty on the 2015 model year pickups. Should be all across the board for all trucks using the same design/parts. In total on just repairs under 70k miles I have been forced to spend ($10,402.33). This truck is not road safe at all and I should be reimbursed for all my money I had to spend. At the bare minimum i should be compensated for all my down time plus repairs.

- Ludlow, IL, USA

problem #185

Oct 202023

2500

  • miles
The abs HCU has failed for the second time. This happened at 37,000 miles and has happened again at 61,000 miles. Factory mopar parts were installed after the first failure. Now parts are unavailable. I have no abs, traction control or cruise control.

- Maumelle, AR, USA

problem #184

Oct 312023

2500

  • miles
The anti-lock and traction control light and service light came on shortly after purchase, this happened while towing a 10,000lb camper in the N. GA mountains. this was a challenging situation with that much weight pushing the truck and the brakes weren't working properly. After getting a code reader, I found out the HCU has been listed as a service problem. You try to find the part and there is a hold on releasing the part because the manufacture is having problems with the updated part, and they don't even offer the original part because of the defect on the original part, (part # 68143491AA) The replacement part is (68143491AB). Thankfully I grew up driving vehicles without modern ABS, If my wife would have been driving, or an inexperienced driver, this could have ended in a very, very bad situation. Why isn't there a safety recall on this vehicle? Why should the consumer have to pay for a KNOWN SAFETY ISSUE. just look at the posts on the internet. Even worse, you can't get the part to fix, every dealer that has the part listed says the part will not be released until February, and not until April for the public. ( but the website says they are in stock) You call to verify that the part is on hand and they said not until spring.

- Dacula, GA, USA

problem #183

Oct 122022

2500

  • miles
The HCU/ABS system in my truck is acting up and intermittent. Causing ABS to not work and making beeping noises on and off while driving. Also causes the cruise control to not work.

- Lyons, OR, USA

problem #182

Aug 182023

2500

  • miles
I have had Abs alarm going off on my truck for 3 months. The dealerships claim there is a nationwide back order on the ABS pump motor control part to fix the problem. They have told me the first shipment is expected in Feb 2024. This is unacceptable. This is a safety feature that is faulty. Also, unacceptable. Please advise why this is not being addressed and I cannot afford to park my vehicle until February 2024 and even then they claim they don-??t know how many will be sent to them on that shipment. I have paid a mechanic on my own to try and clean up the wires and components but this didn-??t fix it. What can I do about this?

- Orange, TX, USA

problem #181

Oct 012022

2500

  • miles
ABS System failure. I ha e been trying since 10/2022 to get repaired from several dealerships. None in Central Florida ha e been able to get the parts to fix.

- Deltona, FL, USA

problem #180

Nov 102021

2500

  • miles
The Abs module and hydraulic control unit have been out on my truck for a year and a half. No abs, no cruise control, no back up camera and no 4wd. Ram has discontinued the parts with nothing to replace them.

- Millfield , OH, USA

problem #179

Jul 012023

2500

  • miles
ABS and traction control alarms goes on and off. Only started after Dodge performed the recall

- Jonesboro, LA, USA

problem #178

Aug 252023

2500

  • miles
The service light for a electronic Brake System as well as the light for Electronic ABS system started blinking on and off numerous times. I called the dealer to make an appointment and had to wait 2 months to get it in for service. When I got it in for service they told me the issue. They said it will be covered under my extended warranty. However, the part is in Engineering hold and is not available for ordering untill February 22, 2024. I need my truck. Can't wait 5 months for it to be ordered and shipped. That is if they release for orders in the 21st. Now my truck is setting in the dealer back lot, unsafe to drive they have told me. This all started while driving. Fortunately I didn't have an accident or and incident before getting it to the dealership.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #177

Sep 102023

2500

  • miles
ABS and Traction Control lights and bells and alarms going off saying need to Service Right Away. Called dealer and told not to drive truck till fixed. but the parts are and have been on back order for over a year because there are so many trucks with this issue and its going to cost me close to $2,000. to get this issue fixed. Its a faulty item not of my doing. Needs to be a recall on this issue. In the mean time I am with out a truck.

- Edmonds, WA, USA

problem #176

Oct 012021

2500

  • miles
This is an ongoing problem and it appears to be affecting other owners of this vehicle as well. The code is C0020-001. The ABS/Traction control light comes on - a message to service the Anti-Lock braking system comes on - and the cruise control does not work. This happens intermittently sometimes 20 times in a minute, sometimes it's 20 times a day and sometimes I can go 2 or 3 days without it coming on at all. It's very frustrating and unnerving as the cruise control just drops out while you're driving which is not safe. The ABS also does not function with this issue. This issue needs to be addressed. Additionally there is a parts shortage for this repair most obviously because the parts are in short supply with everyone needing to make this repair. There are countless other people who are having this issue besides myself. Please issue a recall. This is not safe.

- Canonsburg, PA, USA

problem #175

Oct 062023

2500

  • miles
The ABS and traction control light are coming on and off and malfunctioning with a dinging bell alert. With a message that says service antilock brakes soon. On wet roads the steering seems off and brakes lock up. Very unsafe, The Ram dealer said the parts to fix are under engineering review and not available until February 2024. My truck is a 2017 Ram 2500 with19,850 miles. I bought the truck new

- The Dalles, OR, USA

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