10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
9 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
691 miles

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problem #667

Sep 132023

2500

  • miles
The ABS warning light comes on and off continuously while driving the truck.

- Millerton, PA, USA

problem #666

Jul 102023

2500

  • miles
ABS and Electric Braking System - multiple failures.. 1st time system failed at around 24k miles, was reported and fixed under warranty, 2nd time same system failures at around 76k, same errors and same results.. will have to be repaired under owners costs.. Seems this is a 'known issue with a NTSB" but Ram still not owning the issue.. This part plays a huge role in the safety controls of the truck.. They are designed and built to pull heavy loads and the braking and traction controls play a huge role in the safety traveling of these vehicles..

- Monticello, GA, USA

problem #665

Aug 012023

2500

  • miles
ABS, traction lights are on and cruise control, ABS and traction control doesn-??t work. Safety issue. I understand that there is a recall on 2019, 2020 models and wondering why the 2018 ram 2500 are not included in the recall.seems like a common problem says the dealership.

- Whitesboro, TX, USA

problem #664

Jan 152023

2500

  • miles
Reoccurring Electronic Brake System Failure message along with ABS and Stability Control faults, dealer unable to fix due to supply issues. Ram is supposedly waiting on a redesign, but until then I have a safety compromised vehicle where abs and traction control don't work.

- Antioch, IL, USA

problem #663

Aug 172023

2500

  • miles
For the past month a warning light illuminates and dings continually indicating an ABS failure and need for electrical brake system system repair. I called the local dealer that was rude to say the least and indicated they know this issue which is very common and requires parts (ABS control unit hcu-hydraulic control unit) that are on backorder and will not be available until next year (possibly February or March). They stated in case of emergency braking and particularly on wet pavement or gravel the brakes would fail and the truck should not be driven. I searched the web and clearly this is a widespread problem of a part/system defect. I am left in a potentially hazardous situation wth no recourse and no vehicl to drive. I appreciate any help you can give me and other Ram owners.

- Florham Park, NJ, USA

problem #662

Sep 102023

2500

  • miles
An ABS system that was designed to save other people. And your life is now not operating functionably. And putting me and other people in danger. Or else why would they have made it way back in the day? Receiving vehicle message of serve ABS braking system. Code C0020-01. Dodge knows of the issue and needs to recall and repair.

- Keizer, OR, USA

problem #661

Sep 082023

2500

  • miles
ABS module or HCU bad. Anti lock brakes not working. Cruise control not working. 4WD not working. Caused issue driving with a load when ABS did not engage and almost rear ended another vehicle.

- Mckeesport, PA, USA

problem #660

Sep 102023

2500

  • miles
Anti-loc braking system, and electronic braking system issues. Modules needed. Ram has back-ordered them for months. There appears to be a class action suit starting, What is NHTSA doing?

- Appleton, ME, USA

problem #659

Aug 012023

2500

  • miles
My truck is at approximately 35,000 miles. It recently started notifying me that the Anti-Lock Braking System and the Traction Control need to be serviced. While researching, I noticed that there were numerous reports of drivers with the same issue on forums related to Ram trucks. It appears that this is a very common issue that has not been addressed by Ram.

- Orange, TX, USA

problem #658

Sep 072023

2500

  • miles
While driving on a smooth paved road the service anti-lock brake system and service electronic brake system lights started flashing on and off. This continued for several minutes and then randomly stopped. On my return trip home after about 10 minutes of driving on the same smooth paved road the service antilock brake system and service electronic brake system lights started flashing on and off again. Once again the service lights randomly stopped on their own while continuing driving.

- Williston, SC, USA

problem #657

Apr 122021

2500

  • miles
abs brake failure the hcu fails causing warning to service abs problem first occurred 2 years ago had hcu replaced problem is back again these hcu units were defective from the get go ram knows units are defective this is a safety issue and needs to be resolved your help is needed on this safety issue.4/12/

- Haughton, LA, USA

problem #656

Jun 112023

2500

  • miles
Abs modular gone bad

- Paoli, IN, USA

problem #655

Jul 112023

2500

  • miles
ABS module

- Sheridan, AR, USA

problem #654

Jul 022023

2500

  • miles
Service electronic brake system notification turns on intermittently, cruise control does not work during this time

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #653

Feb 012023

2500

  • miles
C0020-01. Electronic Braking System and stability control system continually go in and out of alarm kicking the truck out of cruise control suddenly. This was repaired once under warranty by replacing the hydraulic control unit at 40,000 miles and it is now doing the same thing again at 90,000 miles. This is a significant safety issue as it prevents the use of cruise control and turns off the stability control system on the truck. The parts to repair the system are not available due to them being in -??Engineering Review-?? until 2024. The only guidance from Ram was to continue driving the vehicle until parts become available.

- Inez, TX, USA

problem #652

Sep 082023

2500

  • miles
My 2018 RAM ABS warning indicator light goes on and off continually. It started last year but now it's on constantly. I did some research, and this seems to be a very common issue with this model of RAM truck. Unfortunately, the dealership has informed me there is no recall on the item and cost to repair are over $1,000. So I'm driving with no ABS brakes most of the time. With the light and warning noise constantly going on and off is very distracting while driving. Not a very safe problem to have while driving.

- Bridgeville, PA, USA

problem #651

Aug 212023

2500

  • miles
ABS warning light goes on and off at intermittent times. Message says service ABS brake system. This truck has not been inspected yet but there is a class action lawsuit and NHTSA investigation on-going for this problem.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #650

Aug 012023

2500

  • miles
Similar to the 2019 & newer Ram HD recall for the ABS electronic control module, my 2018 Ram 2500 has the same issue. It was recently diagnosed at the dealer in August 2023, but due to the abundance of impacted trucks, the dealer estimates that replacement parts will not be available until at least February 2024. While I wait for the repair I have no ABS, traction control, stability control, or cruise control. I drive the truck approximately 750 to 1,000 miles per week and have a 3,000 mile vacation planned in October. This translates to driving the truck approximately 15,000 to 20,000 miles without the above noted safety features. I believe my truck should be added to the recall, and RAM needs to step up and provide faster repairs.

- Cinnaminson, NJ, USA

problem #649

Sep 052023

2500

  • miles
I had my HCU pump fail 3 times previously(68143491AB, HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT Anti-Lock Brake System), now the dealer is telling me that I need to buy another module (68347098AB Module, Anti-Lock Brake system Electronic Stability Controller) in addition to the failed part for them to repair my vehicle (Tech told me its on a service bulletin, although my unit is not bad). The dealer told me if I got the parts they could repair my vehicle, so I bought the HCU. Shortly after they said a technical bulletin is telling them that they need to replace an additional module when they replace the HCU, which is not available until February 2024. If they diagnose my truck (which they did), and provide me with a receipt I would have to pay the diagnostic fee of $160, and they would not be able to release my truck until the repair was made. I can not have my truck at a dealership for 5 months waiting for a part to be available. Is there anything that can be done about this? I do trade shows and need a truck to carry my products.

- Lithia, FL, USA

problem #648

Sep 072023

2500

  • miles
ABS system failure causing spinout and skidding. System failure spurratic.

- Fayetteville , NC, USA

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