10.0

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

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problem #174

Sep 052023

2500

  • miles
Message reads: Service Antilock Brake System. Traction control and ABS light stay on along with chime. Traction control failure and failure of the antilock braking system.

- Acworth , GA, USA

problem #173

Aug 052023

2500

  • miles
ABS light on and antiskid light came on and the bell is ringing and the cruise control not working when

- West Point, GA, USA

problem #172

Oct 042023

2500

  • miles
This is the 3rd time since i have got my truck that the abs pump module has gone out on it and the brake pedal feels Spongy and brake is junk and the dealership has replaced it the last 2 times and now its one month after the 2 year warranty for the part waiting to see if they will still cover it or not

- Pinehurst, TX, USA

problem #171

May 012023

2500

  • miles
Currently 73K on the vehicle. "Service Electronic Braking System", keeps appearing on the dash indication lights, also, "ABS Failure". the problem is intermittent. Through out the driving process approximately 2 hours a day, this incident will start ad start 5-15 time during this drive. Cant't replicate or recreate the problem every time. No controls. I haven't notified the dealer, waste of time, only if you pay them for a diag fee. One doesn't know when a accident will happen, unfortunately I have no confidence in the system to protect me as it was intended

- Fountain Inn, SC, USA

problem #170

Sep 012023

2500

  • miles
ABS light and traction control light coming on, cruise control will not work. I took it to a Ram dealership and it they advised me that it needed a new HCU, then they advised me that the HCU cannot be ordered until after February 2024. I cannot get a inspection sticker in my state (Virginia) with the ABS brakes not working properly and I-??m afraid the truck braking system and cruise control not working.

- Clintwood , VA, USA

problem #169

Sep 122023

2500

  • miles
The ABS Hydraulic Control Unit has failed for the third time and the dealer says parts won't be available until middle of NEXT YEAR! This drastically affects braking performance and negates the safety feature increasing the likelihood of an injury or death from improper braking

- Leesville, LA, USA

problem #168

Aug 222023

2500

  • miles
Part Failure: ABS Module Part Failure: HCU Module Braking System Failure Safety concern This failure has been repaired 3 times ABS/Traction Light on/Warning chimes

- Plantation, FL, USA

problem #167

Sep 302023

2500

  • miles
I took my truck into Don Franklin Dodge Ram in Somerset, KY for service as I was receiving an audible alert and message on my dash to service my ABS braking system. I was informed that this is a known issue and may become a recall. The $600+ part was ordered, but on back order until around February, 2024. While towing my 30 foot camper a car pulled out in front of me and I had no trailer brakes. It was a terrifying situation. Having to wait until February puts me dead in the water for pulling any of my trailers safely.

- Berea, KY, USA

problem #166

Aug 112023

2500

  • miles
The service ABS light warning comes on frequently. I took it to a local RAM dealer who confirmed. They stated that the code for pump motor general failure needs HCU and ABS module. They also stated that this has been a massive component failure across several years, and that replacement parts cannot even be ordered until March 2024!!! Obviously, if this is as widespread a braking problem across several models and years, Stellantis/Chrysler should do something to correct this widespread issue. People are driving on public roads without operating brake systems.

- Loudonville, OH, USA

problem #165

Sep 122023

2500

  • miles
ABS failure lamp on. I was told by the dealer that my truck is safe to drive, and the part was going to be 5 months out. Well, I'm only safe until I have to make an emergency braking decision. I've been told I'm not the only one with this problem. I think this should be a recall.

- Oxnard, CA, USA

problem #164

Aug 222023

2500

  • miles
Code C002001, ABS pump motor control general electrical failure. the ABS and traction control light is on. this issue is very common now. please help

- Garland, TX, USA

problem #163

Mar 022023

2500

  • miles
ABS and Traction Control warnings cycling on and off randomly. Warnings are off only for short periods and are on most of the time. Cruise control is not working when the warnings are on which causes a sudden unexpected drop in speed on the highway when a warning cycle occurs. Two dealers have advised that the unit is faulty in manufacture and design but no replacement parts are currently available. Unfortunately I am unable to replace the vehicle and must continue to drive it without these important safety features.

- Fuquay-Varina, NC, USA

problem #162

Jul 202023

2500

  • miles
Failure of ABS pump module and ABS electrical connection has taken place and is available for inspection. This failure has caused failure of my ABS system, traction control system as well as my ability to use my trailer brakes when hauling which I have to do on a regular basis which in turn puts all drivers around me in danger as well as myself and any passengers I have while driving. Problem is repeated on a fairly regular basis however I am unable to know when it will or will not occur. It has been looked at by a service center with codes sent to local dealership who stated -??those parts are under engineering review and are unable to be ordered through normal procedures-?? however he stated he would be able to put in a special request to Mopar to get one of the -??under review-?? parts sent to his dealership. Vehicle has not been inspected by anyone other than my local service mechanic. The problem has been associated with alarms, abs lights, traction control lights and multiple messages on my dash board screen hundreds of times while driving long distances.

- El Dorado, CA, USA

problem #161

Oct 102022

2500

  • miles
Electronic braking system warning, antilock braking system warning lights come on intermittently, dinging warning off, on.Talked to dealer last Oct.2022 no recall or parts available, spoke again Sept.2023 and same story, no parts, no recall.Stated that there should be a recall due the number of complaints.I use the truck as it was intended to pull trailers.Problem started at 36,000 miles, currently has 38,000 miles.

- Salem, AL, USA

problem #160

Jul 052023

2500

  • miles
abs and tcs lights came on had the truck inspected found out it was a faulty hydraulic control unit causing my abs and traction control to be inop parts were under a engineer review and was told they would be avaible on July 16th 2023 however at that time I called the dealership and then was told it would be February of 2024 before the parts would be released causing me to either drive with no abs for over 7 months or park the truck Wich I need to get back and fourth to work

- Wrights, IL, USA

problem #159

Sep 182023

2500

  • miles
Abs pump and motor replaced twice once in 2019 and 2021 now faulty again in 2023 there needs to be a recall on these parts.

- Westpalmbeach, FL, USA

problem #158

Aug 042020

2500

  • miles
The ABS light along with the Traction Control light comes on intermittently. Since 2017 I have had this issue twice. The first time the ABS Control Module and pump was changed and fixed the issue for almost two years. It was replaced with OEM parts however the problem has reoccurred. I've had the shop that replaced the first pump check out this problem only to be told the only way to repair it is to replace the pump yet again. I use this vehicle to two a fifth wheel trailer and don't feel safe in it as this could relate to a serious accident causing injury or death. Not to mention the cost involved to me as a consumer. The machinic stated to me that the ABS Pumps for 2017 an 18 where defective.

- Temperanceville, VA, USA

problem #157

Nov 182021

2500

  • miles
Abs faults, hey faults, had abs module and hcu replaced 2 times.

- Kountze, TX, USA

problem #156

Sep 152023

2500

  • miles
Abs light came on and also says service braking electrical system

- Reynoldsville , PA, USA

problem #155

Sep 082023

2500

  • miles
Electronic braking system and ABS lights intermittently come on and off an throws a code c0020-01 which many dealers say should replace the HCU and ABS modules and research has shown that this if a short-term fix on a fault component. Please hold ram to task.

- Middletown, RI, USA

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