10.0

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

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problem #590

Jul 102023

2500

  • miles
My ABS / Electronic Stability control warning lights keep coming on intermittently and also sometimes staying on for hours at a time. I cannot use my cruise and my ABS will not work with these problems making this a very dangerous truck to drive. I have read that there are many other trucks with this issue. More specficially the 2017-2018 Ram 2500's. I believe there should be a recall for these parts as this is a intergral function in these HD trucks.

- Manitowish Waters, WI, USA

problem #589

Aug 072023

2500

  • miles
My vehicle keeps throwing up a service ABS and service electronic braking system intermittently and the braking system is greatly diminished. Vehicle has been inspected and the replacement parts for the breaking system are on national back order without a recall open.

- Ocoee, FL, USA

problem #588

Aug 162023

2500

  • miles
ABS failed, brakes locked up causing truck to skid out of control

- Loranger, LA, USA

problem #587

Apr 012023

2500

  • miles
The HCU and ABS modules are defetive. This has been a safety issue as the ABS system is inoperable. The parts are finally available. However, it will cost $2000 for repairs since the vehicle is out of warranty. Should this not be a recall?

- Pflugerville, TX, USA

problem #586

Aug 152023

2500

  • miles
"Service Electronic Braking System", & "Service Anti-Lock Braking System" indicators flash & ding constantly. Started on 8/15/23. Vehicle can be available for inspection. It has not been inspected by a licensed mechanic yet. ABS, & Traction Control lights on the cluster are lit up.

- Chesterfield, MI, USA

problem #585

Aug 022023

2500

  • miles
Ram 2018 ABS pump failure. No abs, no traction control. Dealer states no parts until, maybe, Feb 2024. Service manager stated do not drive as brakes could/may totally fail. Web search shows common issue with 2018 Rams.

- Sarver, PA, USA

problem #584

Aug 112023

2500

  • miles
ABS / traction control intermittent failures.

- Elk City , OK, USA

problem #583

Feb 152023

2500

  • miles
My Vehicle along with thousands (maybe hundreds of thousands as I have been looking on internet ) has antilock brake warning buzzer on that will not go off and I only have 25000 miles on it. It is out of warranty with Ram but I know this should be fixed as I am Leary to drive a vehicle with a brake warning light and warning buzzer constantly going off while driving. If the brakes fail these trucks could kill someone or kill the driver when they cannot stop.

- Monroeville, AL, USA

problem #582

Aug 022023

2500

  • miles
Anti-lock braking system and Hydraulic Control Unit were replaced on my truck. The original parts are defective, and many owners of 2017-2018 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks have had the same issue.

- Mason, MI, USA

problem #581

Aug 152023

2500

  • miles
ABS and Traction Control warning lights on dash, go off and come back on. Truck was in cruise control with exhaust brake on and tow/haul mode engaged. ABS/Traction control light flashed on, truck dropped out of cruise control, exhaust brake came on car following the truck almost collided with my rear bumper. This is a dangerous situation, it is also affecting the cruise control. The dash board ABS and Traction control light cycle on and off, however this last few days they have been on more than they are off. This needs to be fixed at no charge by RAM trucks.

- Grayson, GA, USA

problem #580

Aug 012023

2500

  • miles
Drivers side battery died, after replacement of the battery, the ABS, traction control lights came on and off with display of "service ABS system" in the display center. this has continued to flash with audible warning ever since battery replacement.

- Eaton, NY, USA

problem #579

Aug 142023

2500

  • miles
Service abs system, abs light and traction control light flash on and off intermittently indicating possible faulty HCU and ABS Module installed from factory causing the abs system to fail along with the traction control system and loss of cruise control. My safety and others are put in danger with the brake system not being allowed to work properly

- Spring Hill, FL, USA

problem #578

Aug 142023

2500

  • miles
My truck is getting a periodic message to service the ABS system as well as the Electronic Braking System. After doing some research, I see that RAM is the defendant of a class action lawsuit over this issue and the NHTSA is doing an investigation into several people having these issues. I took my truck to a dealership -- they said my truck needs an ABS control module and brake control module. However, the parts are not available and Ram does not know whey they will be available. The dealership told me it could be six months or more before parts are available but my truck "should" be safe to drive. I own this heavy duty truck because I tow a travel trailer. I cannot tow anything with a vehicle that has a failing braking system.

- East Windsor, NJ, USA

problem #577

Oct 152018

2500

  • miles
"Service Anti-Lock Brake System/ Service Electronic Brake System light continues to chime. Mechanic has inspected, cleaned, and die-electric greased the connectors. Light stays off until the first bump. It is unknown if the ABS is operating properly and may lead to accident or death if not corrected.

- Greenbrier, TN, USA

problem #576

Aug 072023

2500

  • miles
ABS light/service electronic brake system. Dealer advised that ABS actuator and hydraulic controller unit needs to be replaced. Items are on back order and can not be ordered until released by Chrysler in February 2024. In the meantime no one can tell me if it is safe to drive my truck or not.

- Hollister, MO, USA

problem #575

Aug 102023

2500

  • miles
This is a common problem I-??ve replaced the abs pump once already on this truck and it-??s failed again!!

- Searcy, AR, USA

problem #574

Aug 102023

2500

  • miles
The ABS and traction control light is flashing on and off, this truck has 57000 miles on it and is garage kept. I looked it up and many of these trucks are having the same problem. The dealer wants $200 just to verify the problem. It is unreasonable that the ABS system fails so quickly in these trucks. The ABS/traction control lights will also come on and stay on for a while and then go off.

- Grayson, GA, USA

problem #573

Aug 012023

2500

  • miles
Service Electric Brake System is displayed and ABS light on. Truck only has 52045 miles on it.

- Vassalboro, ME, USA

problem #572

Aug 092023

2500

  • miles
Abs lights are coming on and off I took to a shop where they told me it's known problem and parts are on backorder

- Warrington, PA, USA

problem #571

Aug 072023

2500

  • miles
Service electronic braking system message, ABS light and traction control light are on. Code:C0020-0. ABS HPU problem. This is an obvious issue with these year make and model of trucks.

- Canton , NC, USA

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