10.0

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

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problem #750

Aug 152023

2500

  • miles
The ABS/Traction Control module has a known by manufacturer malfunction where the system fails, and you can be left without proper abs and traction control. This system can malfunction causing something as simply as the inability to activate cruise control to the inability to have proper abs braking. I've taken the truck to an independent shop as well as the delarship and both times they say there is a backorder on the part that can take over a year to replace and the charge for a safety feature that is a known malfunction is over $500. Also to lead on with the frustration of this, they offer just to use your standard brakes without braking hard (as if one can control unknown incidents requiring harder braking) as well as using the exhaust brake system. This is a safety concern that needs to be addressed and fixed, and not told to wait over a years time to possibly get the control module.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

problem #749

Sep 252023

2500

  • miles
ABS/TRACTION CONTROL light comes on intermittently while driving and or braking, when this happens the cruise control quits working. Took to the dealership they diagnosed this to have a code C0020. The failure is the Hydraulic Control Unit. Which is on back order with no ETA. When the light comes on you have no ABS or traction control. The dealership inspected the fuses, wiring.This problem happens every time you drive it and can be duplicated.

- Springfield, OH, USA

problem #748

Jun 102022

2500

  • miles
the abs module and the hydraulic pump have a issue that turns on the abs and light and turns off the cruise control and reverts to non abs braking due to faulty module and pump assembly that was changed already and now the wont cover this under any warrenty known faulty part

- Bradenton, FL, USA

problem #747

Dec 082021

2500

  • miles
ABS and Traction control light come on intermittently causing cruise control to kick out and not work. Also causes an alarm to ding over and over. This is a known problem with the Ram HD for this year.

- Mineral Wells, TX, USA

problem #746

Oct 072023

2500

  • miles
When driving down the road the anti-lock brake and traction control lights came on. Anti-lock brakes quit working making the vehicle unsafe to drive. C0020-01 trouble code was noted. HBU and or ABS module fault is apparent.

- Freeland, MI, USA

problem #745

Oct 042023

2500

  • miles
I-??ve just started experiencing the ABS light coming off and on. Did some research and find that this is a common problem wish my truck. Making appointment with dealer to have it checked out. Also about a year ago my radio had to be replaced as the screen was delaminating. Was told this also common problem but Ram was of no help. Had to buy new radio. Now my truck only has 32,000 miles on it and was under 30 when radio was replaced. But I-??m second owner and ram would not warranty it. Now that I-??m researching this site I-??m seeing many problems that are consistent with mine. This should be a recall. The brakes and the radios. Think I-??ll be trading this truck off.

- Bethalto , IL, USA

problem #744

Oct 072023

2500

  • miles
Antilock braking systems does not work

- Wattsburg, PA, USA

problem #743

Oct 032023

2500

  • miles
Abs module. Antilock brake system failure. Known issue by manufacturer.

- Detroit , TX, USA

problem #742

Jun 012023

2500

  • miles
ABS pump fault C0020-01

- Poestenkill, NY, USA

problem #741

Oct 072023

2500

  • miles
The ABS Control module has been replaced once for constantly giving the -??service anti-lock braking system-?? message and making a dinging sound. The repair worked for a little over a year and it-??s happening again.

- Saint Louis, MI, USA

problem #740

Oct 012022

2500

  • miles
2018 Ram 2500. Trouble code for service electronic brake system, traction control deactivation, cruise control deactivation, ABS deactivation occurs at all speeds and all surfaces intermittently and the trouble code will activate and deactivate for up to approximately 45 minutes continuously. Ram certified dealership service departments in 2 states have declared it a known issue, have stated there is a TSB for repair but parts are unavailable with no ETA. Vehicle is under warranty but no remedy except to wait for parts which I have done for almost 1 year. Several other colleagues have the same issue which makes me concerned that probably 1 in every 3 2018 Ram 2500s are or will become safety concerns. It would be my intention to sell this unsafe vehicle as it is a primary means of transportation for my school aged children but no dealership will entertain a trade or severally reduces the trade in amount due to an issue that I can-??t even through a factory warranty still being active have resolved. I have no other recourse at this time other than to advocate for individuals to sign up for the class action lawsuit against FCA which covers this exact issue which will hopefully force FCA to fix these unsafe vehicles before deaths or serious injury occur. Any help your organization could be would be appreciated as this is a glaring safety issue known by the manufacturer and these vehicles are used for towing.

- Warrenton, VA, USA

problem #739

Oct 052023

2500

  • miles
ABS constantly fails. Check ABS and traction control fail light constantly appearing. Suspected ABS module failure.

- Morgans Point, TX, USA

problem #738

Sep 292023

2500

  • miles
Abs traction control light is on again this is the second time this has happened dealer replaced abs module lasted a little over two years now problem has started again.

- Louisa , KY, USA

problem #737

Aug 052023

2500

  • miles
ABS/Trac lights ding constantly with the dash displaying "service electronic stability" or something along those lines. ABS system becomes inoperable as well as kicking your cruise control off. Very unsafe and parts are not available for repair as well as Ram not taking recall action up to this point.

- Harriman, TN, USA

problem #736

Sep 292023

2500

  • miles
I have the warning light that comes on and message stating to " Service Antilock Brake System" and " Service Electronic Braking System". I have spoken to 2 different dealerships, and both tell me that it is an issue with the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit. Both dealerships tell me that no replacement parts can be ordered and there is nothing that can be done to fix problem. The vehicle has less than 50,000 miles and the brakes do not work as they should. This is a major safety issue, and I am being told there is nothing that can be done about it.

- Joaquin, TX, USA

problem #735

Aug 162023

2500

  • miles
ABS module failure, brakes can potentially lock up causing you to slide. Preoblem has been verified, but has not need inspected by manufacturer (on my vehicle). And there were no symptoms, light came on as soon as it failed

- Rosenberg, TX, USA

problem #734

Oct 012022

2500

  • miles
abs system fail off and on which disengages the cruise control.

- Jackson, MO, USA

problem #733

Sep 012023

2500

  • miles
ABS / traction control light on in the dash. Cruise control inop. This is a known issue, in fact 2019-2022 truck had a recall issued. Ram needs to address this safety issue

- Bridgewater, VA, USA

problem #732

Aug 102023

2500

  • miles
Defective Brake Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit intermittently cause ABS and Traction Control warning lights and error messages to repair ABS and Electronic Brake System. This causes cruise control to drop and no ABS braking. This first happened 2 years ago and was dealer repaired and now it's happening again. This is obviously caused due to defective parts.

- Stockdale, TX, USA

problem #731

Aug 072023

2500

  • miles
I have had problems with the ABS lights and warning come on 4 times. 2 times I have had it repaired by Philips Dodge Ram in Ocala Florida. I had it repaired at my own expense at Hilton Automotive and once under warranty at Hilton Automotive. My truck only has 12145 miles on it. The lights are still on and the warning flashes at times. It appears to have something to do with the temperature. After repairing it worked for a week or so until the temperature dropped under 75 at night. I cannot afford to spend over $1000 a month to keep this straight.

- Dunnellon, Fl, FL, USA

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