10.0

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

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problem #890

May 112022

2500

  • miles
The Asb light comes on when pushing the breaks and when hinting a bump it is hard to stop.

- Hinesville, GA, USA

problem #889

Jun 012023

2500

  • miles
Service electronic braking system on dash with ABS turned off. diesel shop informed me it is probably a failed ABS HCU. they said it is a common problem on these trucks

- Portage, IN, USA

problem #888

Jan 012022

2500

  • miles
ABS and Traction control lights on dash light up sporadically (dings on and off continuously) and cruise control suddenly turns off. No warning and can be completely random. This is part of the ABS pump control module issue commonly reported but no recall. Attempted to have it repaired, multiple parts have been tried (used and remanufactured, because not new parts are available.

- Braxton, MS, USA

problem #887

Sep 062023

2500

  • miles
ABS and skid control warning lights constantly coming on and off for no reason. Had checked out and recommended a replacement modeler, at my cost. Truck does not even have 30,000 miles yet. It needs to be a recall on this.

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #886

Sep 012023

2500

  • miles
ABS and/or traction control lights turning on intermittently while driving, This is the 3rd time it has happened to me on this truck.

- Petal, MS, USA

problem #885

Nov 222022

2500

  • miles
Had brake module replaced under warranty at the dealer and less than 10k miles later it-??s doing the exact same thing again. Abs is not working, alarm constantly chiming while driving and abs and electronic brake malfunction lights coming on in the dash. Truck still has less than 48,000 miles on it cause I-??m scared for my family-??s safety so we just don-??t drive it anymore. Is a shame we have a truck we can-??t use that we have paid for for this long and still can-??t use due to a safety concern that the dealer won-??t repair again cause the time limit has expired on the parts warranty.

- Cleveland, TX, USA

problem #884

May 112023

2500

  • miles
ABS traction control problem light comes on intermittently while driving. Cruise control will disengage when ABS traction control light is activated. The ABS traction control light is activating more often while driving.

- Guyton, GA, USA

problem #883

Jul 012023

2500

  • miles
Service abs system immediately popped up on information screen, also abs and traction control lights all at the same time. This disengages cruise control and removes digital speed reading. Almost got tailgated.

- Rolla, MO, USA

problem #882

Nov 022023

2500

  • miles
Random ABS and service traction control system lights displayed on the dash. Dealer troubleshot and found that the ABS module and Hydraulic control unit (HCU) need replaced. This is a common issue based on the dealers comments and ram does not have an adequate fix for the issue, only replacing components to see future failures. This needs to be handled, as it deactivates the ABS system and may cause issues in the event of a hard braking condition.

- Gillett, PA, USA

problem #881

Nov 252023

2500

  • miles
Purchased truck and abs light is on that disables abs and traction control. Which in turn won-??t let you use cruise control

- Fort Gibson, OK, USA

problem #880

Nov 242023

2500

  • miles
This is my 4th HCU/ABS Failure. 3 Priors were replaced/reported in FEB/March to NHTSA. ABS / HCU System Failed. My safety was directly impacted. Various warnings and lights on the dash lit up with "Service Electronic Braking System". When the ABS / HCU system has an issue, it deactivates the cruise control, ABS System, traction control, and parking detection system. This can cause a sudden and unexpected deceleration or loss of vehicle control, as the traction control system also shuts off without warning. The dealer is able to verify the issue. I have taken the truck to the dealer, who is reporting a part shortage and multi-month backorder for the part. This is a huge safety issue, and could have killed me and my children. This should become an immediate recall since it directly impacts the safety features of the vehicle as well as the cruise control system, which may suddenly deactivate and cause sudden deceleration. Various warning lamps display. BRAKE, ABS, Traction CONTROL.

- St. Clair, MI, USA

problem #879

Nov 212023

2500

  • miles
This vehicle has failure of the ABS module and the ABS HCU. This is due to a manufacturing default. This causes the APS and traction light to come on the dash along with service electric brake system in the message center. At this time on 11 -24-2023 this is such a big issue you are unable to get the parts to repair the vehicle and there is over 3,600 units on backorder when you contact dealers. Because of the failure this prevents safe breaking of the vehicle

- Oviedo, FL, USA

problem #878

Nov 202023

2500

  • miles
ABS light and Traction Control service alert light on dashboard. Second time this has happened. I had this issue prior and had Ram replace both parts that needed to fixed and was not covered by Ram. This/ these are faulty parts and Ram needs a recall. There are thousands of Ram owners that have the same issue and Ram refuses to acknowledge and recall these parts/ issues! Please help us!

- Carlsbad, CA, USA

problem #877

Nov 152023

2500

  • miles
C0020 - ABS Teves/TRW Recirculation Pump General Electric Failure Error Intermittent. Approx. Dated Occured Nov. 15 2023. ABS Module and Traction control goes off-line intermittently during drive tests effecting ones ability to stop safely and prevents ABS pulsating Hydraulic braking when towing locking up vehicle brakes effecting driver and adjacent traffic/pedestrian safety. Vehicle is currently being serviced by an independent dealer but I have managed to replicate the issue on test drives and error is logged as a permanent code within the OBD II ECU Ram Module confirmed by Autel System. Warning lights did appear when or at the moment the system failed not prior.

- Santa Rosa, CA, USA

problem #876

Nov 152023

2500

  • miles
Abs module failed for the second time. Braking is not predictable without abs system

- Chestertown , NY, USA

problem #875

Nov 102023

2500

  • miles
The ABS and HCU are bad in my vehicle. It appears to be a widespread issue with this year model. A recall should be issued by the manufacturer to correct this safety issue. I recently collided with a barrier wall because my ABS system was not functional.

- Richmond, TX, USA

problem #874

Nov 182023

2500

  • miles
Anti-lock brake system module is out causing hard brakes and pulling which could cause a wreck. This is a known problem and has been reported by many 18 Ram 2500 owners. My truck is not safe in this condition and there needs to be a recall to make these trucks safe.

- Sour Lake, TX, USA

problem #873

Oct 022023

2500

  • miles
Intermittent ABS / traction control light diagnosed as the ABS / hydraulic control unit. I see this is a very common issue and very dangerous.

- Olathe, KS, USA

problem #872

Nov 202023

2500

  • miles
I own and drive a 2018 Ram 2500. This morning on the way to work the "Service Antilock Brake System" & "Service Electronic Braking System" error messages are popping up on the dash on and off. This is the 3rd time I have received this problem and the truck only has 42,200 miles on it. The first time the dealer replaced the ABS module and HCU at only 15,486 miles. The second time the dealer forced me to pay for these parts knowing that this is a manufacturer defect and a widely known issue. When this happens the trucks ABS system and traction control does not function properly posing a huge safety risk! I don't know if my trucks brakes will work properly, are reliable or if I can even drive it. I am now forced to rent a car until something is done about this. This issue has been reported many times over and is wide spread all over social media. It affects thousands of people that own these trucks from 2017 to 2018. failure TSB Number: S2005000004 and NHTSA Action Number: PE22012

- Mont Belvieu, TX, USA

problem #871

Nov 182023

2500

  • miles
Truck has 15500 miles on it. ABS and electronic braking system light comes on and off randomly. Causing me to lose traction control, cruise control and ABS

- Villas, NJ, USA

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