10.0

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

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problem #910

Jan 012019

2500

  • miles
Twice the ABS hydraulic control unit has become faulty and no unavailability of parts. The -??issued warning-?? from Chrysler corp is be weary as the truck no longer has cruise control, 4 wheel drive, and a warning light and audible alarm that comes and goes to on/off every two to three seconds causing an immense amount of mental irritation while driving. This vehicle has been looked at twice by dealerships have diagnosed and also charged me every time to hook up to their diagnoses (around 200$). I have called RAM cares who is nothing more the a shell of the company to appear as though they care but of are little to no help. So recap, I have a ($60,000) truck that is the equivalent of a base model s10 ($15,000)(basic model truck) because one part has made it impossible to use the truck in its fully designed capacity. No four wheel drive, no cruise control, and a dinging and flashing light that happens every 2 seconds and a message that say service electronic braking system. I would upload a video but you can literally google -??HCU ram 2500 problem-?? and a slew of videos will pop up. Maybe someone at either this organization or Chrysler will actually care and start holding people responsible for this problem and issuing a [XXX] fix. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Hollywood, FL, USA

problem #909

Mar 012019

2500

  • miles
My ABS and Traction Control lights keep coming on and cruise control will not work when the lights are on. This has been occurring for the past few years. The lights are on most of the time and I-??m afraid my abs breaks will not work properly especially when i-??m pulling a trailer. This is an ongoing problem with 2018 Ram 2500s. Ram needs to remedy this problem.

- Port Charlotte , FL, USA

problem #908

Nov 052023

2500

  • miles
2018 Ram with brake module problems. In September 2022, warning lights came on stating that the antilock brake system and electronic brake system were failing. At this time the problem was known to the dealership and parts were found and replaced under my extended service contract. Parts replaced were the: Module, Anti-Lock Brake(68347098AB) and the Control, Anti-Lock Brake System(98143491AA). Replacement was done at Payne Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Edinburg with Mopar parts. Replacement was done September 15th, 2022 service repair order #565792. Mileage at the time of repair was 38,538. On November 5th, 2023 the exact same symptoms appeared. On November 28th, the truck was diagnosed at Payne CPDJR with needing the exact same parts replaced. Mileage at this point was 41,998. Clearly, this is a serious problem if the exact same parts need to be replaced after less than 4,000 miles. This is obviously a dangerous and ongoing issue that needs to be addressed. I have been advised not to take the truck outside the local area until repairs are effected. I have a truck because we live on the road full time and use it to tow our 5th wheel(total weight is 9,800 pounds fully loaded which is easily within the trucks towing capability). As of today, December 8, 2023 I was advised that the parts were at least 2 weeks out. I contacted Chrysler customer care and opened a complaint. When the modules show failure, the cruise control is inoperative and it is advised to take the truck into a dealership immediately. Someone needs to make FCA step up and take responsibility for this clear disregard for customer safety, by ensuring that these parts are reliable and available if needed. Having to replace the exact same parts twice shows a clear disregard for quality control and vehicle safety especially when these parts are going to take a month for the dealership to receive.

- Sioux Falls, SD, USA

problem #907

Sep 022023

2500

  • miles
The -??Service anti-lock brakes-?? indicator comes on constantly. It is unknown whether there is a problem with the brakes. The replacement part is on back order and appears to be months behind

- Lebanon, TN, USA

problem #906

Oct 152023

2500

  • miles
ABS control module failure leading to loss of anti-lock brakes. The vehicle is available for inspection. Yes, the truck has become uncontrollable under emergency braking situations. Yes, the problem was confirmed by the dealer, but there is apparently no remedy available for at least another year. This is the second time the ABS/HCU module has failed. The first instance was fixed by the dealer in 2021. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. The warning lamps first appeared when emergency braking. They are now intermittent, with no consistency as to whether the ABS system is active or not.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

problem #905

Oct 082023

2500

  • miles
My ABS module and HCU are acting up. Warning lights on dash keeping going on and off intermittently stating service Anti Lock Brake system and Service Electronic Braking System. Traction Control loss warning light accompanies these lights. I have had the module replaced twice already and still not working. Was told yesterday (Dec 07,2023) by warrant repair facility that there is a new upgraded part available and to file a complaint. These problems started in October of 2023.

- Granville, TN, USA

problem #904

Oct 012023

2500

  • miles
Warnings About Service Electronic Brake System. (ABS and Traction control lamps light), system audible pings. Issue where system continues to show, ping for this issue. RAM is aware of these issues and will not provide parts. Concerned about safety, brakes seem to work fine, just unsure.

- Mechanicsville, VA, USA

problem #903

Aug 012023

2500

  • miles
My ABS System has failed and will not operate whiteout changing the ABS Module and the Hydraulic Control Unit. These units are not available and when they are available fail again when install. Need a recall from Dodge on this issue.

- Sanger, TX, USA

problem #902

Sep 012023

2500

  • miles
ABS Module Failure. Truck is available for inspection upon request. The ABS Module Failure directly effects the safety of all occupants and other vehicles on the road if not able to stop as intended to. The problem is confirmed by a dealer. There were no warning lamps until the ABS Module failed and needs to be replaced. This is a standard issue that needs to be recalled.

- Merrimack, NH, USA

problem #901

Dec 042023

2500

  • miles
Abs module is out again. Second time in just over a year since I replaced it last time. This is an ongoing issue and numerous people locally are complaining, so national has to be thousands. Ram is aware of the issue but not fixing.

- Tallahassee , FL, USA

problem #900

Dec 052023

2500

  • miles
I just bought a 2018 ram 2500 tradesman yesterday and had the abs light came on today and stayed on. Read comments online and was advise to report this issue as a safety issue and possible class action law suit potential. Seems like many people have the same issue even with a barely use vehicle.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #899

Dec 052023

2500

  • miles
My ABS module is faulty and there are no available replacements. RAM is aware of this issue when I called my dealership and they have no solution. The ABS is all screwed up and people are reporting this all over the internet. RAM needs to address this situation with their customers and fix the faulty ABS repair module.

- Tacoma, WA, USA

problem #898

Dec 012023

2500

  • miles
ABS light and traction control warning on dash. Truck has been in shop previously for the same issue. This causes my truck to lose cruise control at highway speeds and to not have traction control capabilities when driving on wet roads. I will be taking the truck back in to the shop this week as this is occurring at all times and does not stop dinging.

- Conroe, TX, USA

problem #897

Jun 302023

2500

  • miles
ABS/Traction Control Module failed. 2019-2021 trucks recalled but 2015-2018 trucks with same issue not recalled. Started having issues first in a rain storm towing 32 foot camper with family on board. Cost me $760 to repair at Montrose Jeep Dodge Ram in Kingsville, Ohio.

- Painesville, OH, USA

problem #896

Nov 152023

2500

  • miles
ABS and traction control intermittently shows a warning light. This may not happen at all while driving or it may happen a few times or constantly. When this happens it disables the cruise control without warning.

- Clover, SC, USA

problem #895

Nov 252023

2500

  • miles
Brake service message lights on. Many others with same problems

- Raceland , KY, USA

problem #894

Dec 012023

2500

  • miles
ABS and traction control lights are on, scanned and got code c002-01. Unsure if system is working. Verified by shop, needs a new hcu but none available to fix, no time line on when parts will be available.

- Merrimack, NH, USA

problem #893

Sep 212023

2500

  • miles
ABS and traction control light are intermittently flashing.

- Osteen, FL, USA

problem #892

Dec 012023

2500

  • miles
Abs and traction control not working, told it-??s the hcu due too problematic oem parts

- Decatur, IL, USA

problem #891

Mar 102021

2500

  • miles
Abs control module and pump have failed

- Kailua-Kona, HI, USA

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