10.0

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

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problem #530

Jul 142023

2500

  • miles
At Around 44k miles the ABS and traction control light started coming on along with the warning chime. Brought truck to the dealer for diagnosis and they said it needed a ABS hydraulic control module, P/N 68143491AB. I ordered the part but dealer stated that so many parts are defective that part is back ordered at least 4 months. I have no choice but to drive the truck with defective ABS module.

- Sanbornville, NH, USA

problem #529

Jan 282023

2500

  • miles
8 month ago my abs and traction control light and warning bazzer came on. i immediately took vehicle to local ram dealership where i bought in it new. they done diagnostic test and told me it needed a new abs hydraulic control unit. i was told that no parts where availiable at this time and it could take 6 to 8 months to get parts. i am still waiting for parts to arive and it would cost about $1400 to fix. this truck only has 25.000 miles on it. also was told it would be ok to drive it but i am not so sure about that since the antilock brake system is not functioning.

- Cave City, KY, USA

problem #528

Jul 072023

2500

  • miles
The antilock /traction control warning light and alarm is going off in my truck. I took it to Woody Folsom Ram Dealership in Douglas, Ga. They informed me that my HCU ( hydraulic control unit) needed replacing.They said they could not even order the part until Feb. 2024. so now if we drive the truck if is less safe especially in inclement weather. This is so dangerous for the Ram company to not have the parts available especially for parts concerning the safety of their customers.

- Nashville, GA, USA

problem #527

Jul 192023

2500

  • miles
ABS and Electric Braking System Failure

- Lynnville, TN, USA

problem #526

Jul 142023

2500

  • miles
ABS module and pump failed at 65k miles. Lost braking performance and stability control. Confirmed by ram dealership. Parts are on nationwide back order.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #525

Jul 192023

2500

  • miles
Antilock braking system and HCU failed. Causing loss of antilock brakes and cruise control. M multiple warning lamps flash on my dash intermittently. My truck is now unsafe to drive due to lack of proper braking. This issue has been both confirmed by the dealer and an independent mechanic. Part is backorder due to numerous vehicle having this issue> recently the availability of the part has now changed to February of 2024.

- Moundsville, WV, USA

problem #524

Jul 152023

2500

  • miles
2018 RAM 2500 6.7l service abs system and service electronic braking system warnings on dash. Took vehicle to mechanic shop and scan showed code C0020-01. Symptom/Vehicle issuse: C0020-01-ABS PUMP MOTOR CONTROL - GENERAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE. Replacing the HCU and ABS Module seems to be the fix. I bought the truck as a hauler for 5th wheel camper and do to abs and traction control failure it can be extremely dangerous to drive.

- Frankfort, KY, USA

problem #523

Dec 062022

2500

  • miles
ABS light comes on frequently and disables the ABS and cruise control. I dings each time and does so frequently when I hit a bumpy road. Ram says the parts are back ordered and none are available. This should be a recall due to the anti skid control not working properly.

- Grantville , GA, USA

problem #522

Apr 152022

2500

  • miles
Hello, I have been having issues with my 2018 Ram 2500. The Service Traction Control and ABS lights on the dash have been flashing on and off constantly. Along with no Cruise Control when this happens. This has been going on now for about 3500 miles. I am still driving the vehicle due to being my only work truck. I have been doing some research along with talking to the Ram Service Departments and have noticed that this is a very large safety problem that is highly known about that is not being taken care of. Even the service manager I had spoken with is amazed that this has not been a recall. This should most definitely be a recall and should be taken care of before more people get injured or killed.

- Winchester, OR, USA

problem #521

Apr 152023

2500

  • miles
Vehicle: 2018 Ram 2500, mileage 35171. Beginning in April 2023 the ABS and Traction control dash lights would intermittently flash while sounding an alarm. The message on the dash states "Service Anti-lock Braking System" and "Service Electronic Braking System." This creates the issue of losing ABS and traction control while disabling cruise control. As time progressed it would become more frequent and would more prominent during extremely humid or rainy weather. First call to dealership was told "We can only diagnose IF the vehicle is demonstrating the issue." At that time I indicated to the service tech that there are numerous national forums with the exact same issue. Truck was brought to dealership for official diagnosis: $179 diagnosis fee; $411.70 Labor to remove and replace HCM; $262 HCU (Part # 68143491AA); $447.50 labor to remove and replace ABS Module; and $388 ABS Module (Part # 68347098AB). Service tech advised me that all parts are on back order and I could possibly be without the truck until mid/end of August. This is an issue the manufacturer should be obligated to correct.

- Webster, NY, USA

problem #520

Jul 152023

2500

  • miles
Driving, hit 40,5xx miles and ABS and traction control light was flickering on and off. Kept getting warnings to service ABS and Electronic Brake System. After 25 miles of on and off flickering and chimes which were extremely distracting, it turned on and stayed on permanently. I do not have ABS, Traction control or cruise control. This is a known issue with the 2017/2018 models, and Mopar does not cover it even though it should be a recall. Thousands of people are having this issue, and dumping thousands into it all for it to just break again in 10/20k miles. The ABS modules are complete junk

- Townsend , DE, USA

problem #519

Jul 082023

2500

  • miles
I was driving my truck home from Wyoming and my ABS and Traction control lights started to go on the Fritz which caused me to lose cruise control while pulling my camper trailer that weighs 10k pounds with my family in the vehicle.

- Painesville, OH, USA

problem #518

Jul 152023

2500

  • miles
My ABS service light keeps intermittently coming on and then off. Sometimes days go by without coming on. The all of sudden it comes on. Brakes feel like they are working but brake pedal seems soft. This is a safety issue. Vehicle is awaiting dealer inspection.

- Fullerton, CA, USA

problem #517

Jul 072023

2500

  • miles
57, XXX miles on truck. 11 months out of full warranty. HCU and ABS unit failing at random times during normal driving conditions. Keeps throwing service abs, and service electronic brake controller. On off, on off, on off non stop, constantly the whole time truck is being driven its almost undeliverable. ABS unusable stability control not available traction control not available

- Garden City, MO, USA

problem #516

May 062023

2500

  • miles
The ABS and traction control lights are staying on and the truck only has 8,200

- Vansant , VA, USA

problem #515

Jul 022023

2500

  • miles
On my 18 ram 2500 there-??s a problem with the ABS module and controller truck has 49620 miles on it I-??ve seen so many others on your website with this problem I can-??t see why there-??s not a recall from y-??all yet because clearly we LOOSE ABS AND A 10000 pound truck that is bought for towing and pulling gos into a full blown slide all over the road then off the road with my camper in tow with or without a trailer behind it makes a VERY DANGEROUS Situation, and don-??t know why ram is no fixing the problem

- Brandon , MS, USA

problem #514

Apr 172023

2500

  • miles
Hydraulic control unit has failed on the ABS system at 50k miles causing breaks to lock up when wet or heavy load also loss of traction control. Tried to get fixed immediately in April 2023 but was told no stock by dealer and still waiting. I feel that the truck is unsafe to drive but I have no options to have it fixed. I had a previous repair done at he dealer with the same issues at 15k miles while under warranty.

- Byhalia, MS, USA

problem #513

Jul 032023

2500

  • miles
ABS & Traction Control warning off/on on irregular basis Turns off cruise control each time the warning lights activate

- Plainview, MN, USA

problem #512

Jul 222022

2500

  • miles
This is the second time I have had the HCU fail, first time was replaced was at 40653 mile (July 22, 2022) and now again I have the same problem at 46486 miles (Jun 4, 2023), less than 11 months after repair. I use my truck to pull at 12,000 lb. 5th wheel RV so beeping every 3 seconds, no ABS, no cruise control, no traction control is not good.

- Mt Plymoth, FL, USA

problem #511

Jun 112023

2500

  • miles
ABS light beeps, service antilock brake system light goes off, swirly lines light goes off.

- Gardena, CA, USA

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