10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
14 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
730 miles

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problem #1090

Jan 102024

2500

  • miles
Abs General Electric failure. I don-??t have traction control or abs and I live in the mountains where these systems are necessary. Very unsafe and parts aren-??t expected till June 2024

- Chestertown, NY, USA

problem #1089

Feb 032024

2500

  • miles
ABS light and Traction control light came on. Shows code C0020-01 which is for the ABS pump motor control failure, which also works with the hydraulic control unit This part not working can cause the vehicle to go out of control while braking due to lack to ABS and also to go out of control while driving/accelerating due to lack of traction control. The code was verified by a national parts dealer The component had not been inspected, although many Ram owner online forums show that this is common part failure on trucks that are not even very old or have high mileage

- Fairfax, VT, USA

problem #1088

Feb 122024

2500

  • miles
ABS light and traction control yellow warning lights are illuminated on dash. It Also chimes when it appears. Going to dealer Thursday 2-22-24 to scan a code and be put on the waiting list.

- Quakertown , PA, USA

problem #1087

Oct 232023

2500

  • miles
The truck constantly has an ABS Module and Stability control failure/ code turning on and off causing the ABS/ Cruise Control/ Traction control to no longer function. Research shows that the ABS Module and Hydraulic control unit need to be replaced and programmed by a dealership and parts are nearly impossible to find

- Clarksville, TN, USA

problem #1086

Nov 292023

2500

  • miles
Service abs system and traction control

- Campbellsport , WI, USA

problem #1085

May 012023

2500

  • miles
The abs system failed and caused the cruise control to not function as well as the trailer brakes not operating. It has been inspected by a certified ram dealership in Corscanna, Tx and confirmed that the abs system is out. The abs warning lights comes on and off, on a 30 mile trip it will come on and off 15 or 20 times. This started in May of 2023 on a planned trip of 330 miles pulling a 10,000 pound Rv. The Ram dealer told me the parts would be in in August of 2023, and then in Oct of 2023 and then Jan of 2024, and now April 2024. The dealer tells me it will cost $1600 to repair it. I have warranty but no one can get the parts. Thanks

- Dawson, TX, USA

problem #1084

Jun 242023

2500

  • miles
ABS and EBS warnings, traction control warnings repeatedly turning in and off. Code - C0020-01. Cruise control inop when lights/chimes are going. This has been going on for nearly 8 months.

- Perry, GA, USA

problem #1083

Nov 082023

2500

  • miles
abs module failure. first time covered under warranty at 11,906 miles. second time not under warranty at 24,786 miles, and currently in failure mode.

- Denver, PA, USA

problem #1082

Jul 152023

2500

  • miles
The traction control/service abs system on dash came on following the loss of vehicle cruise control while driving on busy 3 lane of traffic during hill climb causing instant loss of vehicle speed. Was last told by local mopar dealer no parts available, no idea when available. Vehicle had no cruise or traction control. Only 39,000 miles on vehicle currently. Independent service center pulled code C0020-01 abs pump motor control- general electrical failure. From ECU

- Bottineau Nd, ND, USA

problem #1081

Oct 062022

2500

  • miles
Service Antilock Brake System Service Electronic Braking System Illuminated warning lamps. Impacts Braking and cruise control. Started 10/2022, and appears to trigger randomly and frequently.

- Harvest, AL, USA

problem #1080

Jan 022024

2500

  • miles
ABS module failure. HCU failure. Braking system completely out of whack. I purchased the truck new. Warranty is expired. Many many complaints online of the same problem. Parts are unavailable to fix. RAM needs to fix this sh*t asap. Get a recall going. This is completely unsat.

- Novato, CA, USA

problem #1079

Dec 012023

2500

  • miles
I have been having antilock braking system and electronic braking alerts come on the dash of my 2018 Ram 2500 for a couple months now. I have tried to have it repaired at the Pohanka Ram in Salisbury, MD in which I was told that the ABS module and HCU unit were under "engineering review" and all parts would not be released to repair. I also confirmed with the Lakewood Dodge Dealership in Seaford, DE and IG Burton Ram in Georgetown, DE. All 3 dealership report the same issue that RAM will not release the parts for repair. I have a truck that is an obvious risk on the road, and will not pass Delaware motor vehicle inspection in March when my tags end. I have seen that there is a class action lawsuit and a huge amount on owners reporting to this agency. This is huge issue and is affecting a large amount of people that own 2017 and 2018 Ram trucks.

- Laurel, DE, USA

problem #1078

Jan 012023

2500

  • miles
Hcu, hydraulic control unit, no abs, no traction control, no cruise, no 4x4 and emergency brake light on won-??t go off and part is not available been waiting for over a year and a half

- Odessa, TX, USA

problem #1077

Jul 052023

2500

  • miles
The truck flashes service antilock brake system, service eletronic brake system. It cancels the cruise control on truck. On several occassions it shuts off cruise while on the interstate. You have to react very quickly to avoid having an accident. A couple of times its happened while pulling a travel trailer and nearly got rear ended by semi truck. Thats really scarey. It started about 8 months ago. Have contacted dealer and was told by service department that they know of about 2000 trucks has same issue. The parts are out of stock and back ordered. I think this is a real safty issue. Dont know what to do about this.

- Danville, VA, USA

problem #1076

Apr 012023

2500

  • miles
1 abs warning light and buzzer come on every 2 mile which is a distraction 2 if warning does stay off for 5 miles and speed control is set will work but when warning goes off speed control kicks off causing traffic flow problems almost got hit from rear got honked at and finger 3 been waiting for over a year for part dealer says it is not available 4 called dodge ram phone number for complaints got nowhere

- Bluffton, OH, USA

problem #1075

Jan 282024

2500

  • miles
The truck began flashing problems with the anit lock brakes and electronic brakes off and on. For over two months now, the service lights stay on along with the traction control warning light. I have called multiply locations trying to locate replacement parts to no avail. The brake pedal sometimes is difficult to push and the antilock brakes failed at a slow speed once. I have reached out for help several times and keep being told that the part is not available and will not be available for months. Last time before today I was told Feb. I called today and was told it wouldn't be until June. This is my only vehicle to get back and forth to work and to get my son to athletic events. I really need this problem corrected.

- Hot Springs, AR, USA

problem #1074

Jul 222022

2500

  • miles
My 2018 Ram 2500 had an issue in 2022, where it was throwing a "Service Electronic Braking" light. Came on and off, caused the traction control light to come on as well. Additionally, this disabled the cruise control. I paid $1200 roughly to get this fixed because it was not considered part of the drivetrain warranty (50k miles). 16 months later, my truck is having the same issue and Ram wants to charge $1400 to get this fixed again.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #1073

Dec 192023

2500

  • miles
Two years into owning this truck the ABS control unit went out (a known issue) and was repaired by the dealership under factory warranty. Two years following that repair, same issue; however, this time the issue is more severe. The intermittent service ABS system light/alarm is not as delayed between alarms and during normal braking the brake pedal firmness changes. On one occasion the pedal was so firm almost couldn't depress it and when I did, it locked up the back tires. This braking system should not be trusted and emergency braking with it... let's just say that Fred Flintstone braking system could be a better system. Available for inspection: yes. On going issue since Spring 2021 (I took delivery of the truck in Jan 2019)

- Denison, TX, USA

problem #1072

Feb 102024

2500

  • miles
Vehicle is displaying a -??Service abs-?? warning on dash intermittently. It has disabled traction control and cruise control. Parts from the dealer are currently unavailable. After researching I have found that this is a common problem with this model and year vehicle.

- Lihue, HI, USA

problem #1071

Feb 102024

2500

  • miles
ABS bells go off all the time and says service ABS, cant even get the part, non stop problem.

- Ocala, FL, USA

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