10.0

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

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problem #50

Sep 102021

2500

  • miles
Every so often I am getting the -??Service Electronic Brake System-?? and my ABS light and Traction Control Light come on. This has happened to quite a few Gen 4 and Gen 5 Ram-??s. Everyone replaces the wheel speed sensors, wheel hubs and ABS sensors with no fix. Only thing after that is the Hydraulic Control Unit and ABS Control Module (which is on National back order until who knows when). The ABS system for some reason is not covered under the power train warranty, why I don-??t know. It-??s a serious issue that needs to be addressed.

- Portsmouth, VA, USA

problem #49

Nov 012021

2500

  • miles
Driving the ABS and Traction Control light comes on randomly, when on neither the ABS or Traction Control work when light is on. Cruise control is also not working when light comes on. Took Ram to dealer, they tested and stated a failure of ABS Module, took over a month to get in as they are in demand. Dealer stated this is a common issue and parts are backordered. ABS Module was replaced and system is still not working. This is a safety concern as no ABS and Traction control make the vehicle unsafe to operate. I do have the old ABS module on hand after dealer replaced old one. Dealer is trying their best, but always have one or two on lot with issue. Stopping and handling are hazardous when system goes out.

- New Egypt, NJ, USA

problem #48

Jan 032022

2500

  • miles
Was traveling westbound on highway when I got a chime and notification, "Service Antilock Brake System" and then another chime, "Service Electronic Braking System". The notification went away and both came on again. I was approaching a red light and when I applied brakes I had none. I swerved to the right and drove into a ditch. I was able to put it in 4 wheel drive and get out. While parked I started looking on YouTube and found a mechanic that advised pulling the 40 amp fuse to disable the ABS system. I did so and turned around and drove slowly home with brakes working but notification on. There were no I, juries or damage but had I hit the Fiat, with my truck, there would have been 4 dead. I notified Ram and asked why there is no recall as I looked it up and there are many incidence of this exact problem!

- Lake Wales, FL, USA

problem #47

Oct 012021

2500 8-cyl

  • miles
For at least 2 months I have been getting intermittent warning signals for abs automatic braking system and traction control which also causes you not too have cruise control. Without traction control wet pavement is dangerous. Vehicle just has around 20000 miles on odometer I am now out of warranty I took too get checked at Christian brothers automotive and they diagnosed a faulty abs module. The info I received from garage is that there was 1800 modules on back order so evidently ram has a big problem that they are failing too take care of. Repair would be $1300 if garage could ever get ahold of module and I ate cost of diagnostics. Please look into this problem and let me know. Thank you [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #46

Jan 062022

2500

  • miles
The ABS and Traction Light come on intermittently. We recently had snow fall and I had to stop quickly, the ABS worked as it should have until the light activated on the dash which disabled the ABS. Luckily I was able to control the vehicle when it started to slide into the on coming lane. It is definitely not safe. As I have seen in numerous complaints this is a well documented problem on the 2018 Ram 2500.

- Washington Court House, OH, USA

problem #45

Jan 012022

2500

  • miles
The ABS warning light intermittently comes on and turns off. After searching on-line, it seems that it is an ongoing problem with many others. I'm afraid it could cause a serious accident. I had the same problem about 10,000 miles ago and took it to Cape Coral Dodge to check it. They repaired it but here it has cropped up again. Every time the ABS Warning light goes off an alarm sounds and it drives you crazy. There really should be a recall on this to resolve the defect.

- Fort Myers, FL, USA

problem #44

Nov 022021

2500

  • miles
12,478 miles and abs & traction control warning lights on. Diagnostic code on C0020-01 ABS pump motor control - general electrical failure. Based on internet search this is a common problem. FCA Star Online Publication appears aware of issue. No ABS brakes is a safety issue.

- Sterling, CT, USA

problem #43

Aug 252021

2500

  • miles
I, along with hundreds (if not thousands) of other Ram 2500 and 3500 owners for years 2017 through 2018 have been having an issue with the ABS Module and Hydraulic Control Unit. Have contacted the dealership and it is a well known problem with the aforementioned parts, to the tune of a 3-6 month wait for the ABS Module. The module has a manufacturing defect that FCA/Ram will not admit to, and when in fault disables cruise control and causes ABS to malfunction, which could lead to locking up of tires in an emergency braking situation. This happens intermittently and sporadically for no apparent reason. I have video of the faults happening, but cannot upload the video due to it not being the proper format.

- York, SC, USA

problem #42

Dec 212021

2500

  • miles
I have owned this vehicle from the beginning. The first thing that happened 4 wheel drive module went out causing my cruise and abs system go down took to the dealer found out the module went down they replace it under warranty. Then a couple months later the abs system went down again to it to the dealer they said the abs passenger side sensor went bad replaced it under warranty. Drove for about 6months lost abs again the same sensor went bad they replaced again under warranty. Then about 6 months the abs went down again that's when they said they hcu and abs went bad replaced it did fine. Then Dec 21 the abs started acting up took to O'Reilly here in town read the code this one came up c0020-01. Call the dealer gave the code to them they said abs most likely went out. Truck is out of warranty now by 5,000 miles. This had been an recurring problem that seems like no one wants to fix it, I haven't taken back to the dealer yet.

- Monticello, FL, USA

problem #41

Nov 152021

2500

  • miles
The ABS warning light would intermittently come on for any reason and then go off. Check some Dodge/Ram forums and noticed this occurring quite a bit

- Portland , TX, USA

problem #40

Nov 232021

2500

  • miles
Service Anti-Lock brake system and Service Electronic brake system messages repeatedly display along with a distracting chime. Symbols for these illuminate and then go out. The dealer spent three and a half hours trying to determine the problem about a week and a half ago. They made an appointment to pick up the vehicle this morning to look at it again "after their electronics specialist gets back from vacation". No one picked it up and a call to the dealer revealed that they have no drivers available to come get it. The constant chiming of the warning is especially distracting when driving in traffic and the intermittent nature of the problem could actually cause an accident if it occurred while the systems were trying to control a skid.

- Mansfield Center , CT, USA

problem #39

Nov 242021

2500

  • miles
Truck has intermittent abs/traction error on screen. It appears for a second or a minute. 40k on vehicle, dealer wants 1100 to fix-?? problem is parts are not available per dealer but Ram website shows in stock. When error codes appears, I loose cruise right away and deceleration plus I have no abs or traction control function. I tow a 7000lb in the winter. I feel that it makes the vehicle unsafe-??

- Delavan, WI, USA

problem #38

Dec 042021

2500

  • miles
My 2018 Ram 2500 has over 45,000 miles on it and this is the second time that I have gotten the service antilock brake system and service electrical braking system warnings. The first time my truck was still under warranty and the dealer replaced the parts (I believe the ABS module and the hydraulic control unit) which seemed to remedy the issue until recently. Now here we are with the same issue coming up. Seems that the first time occurred when turning on a wet road and the second occurred while backing up in some mud at our camp. Seems like the culprit might be when one of the rear tires seems to slip/spin differently than the other. Considering this is my second issue with this and there seems to be more and more complaints online for the same exact thing, this might be a defect in the parts or some other underlying issue. I take really good care of my truck and don't abuse it and these parts should not fail this quickly.

- Eustis, FL, USA

problem #37

Nov 182021

2500

  • 26,800 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the Service Electric Braking System and the ABS and Traction Control warning lights were illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the ABS pump to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 26,800.

- Clinton, NC, USA

problem #36

Oct 152021

2500

  • miles
The service anti-lock brake system light keep coming on and off on dash, sometimes every few minutes then it could be days before it happens again. Diagnostics code reader is listing C0020-01 - ABS Pump Motor Control General Electric Failure

- Abbeville, LA, USA

problem #35

Nov 272021

2500

  • miles
While driving and sometimes sitting still, the Service Antilock Brake System warning will flash on and off rapidly. Then go off. When this happens cruse control stops working. Antilock brake functions no longer work. And traction control no longer works. I found this out while driving on snow and ice covered roads recently. I was stopping at an intersection, and the ABS system started to work then turned off and my tires locked up, causing me to slide into the intersection. Fortunately no one else was at the intersection. Online forums show a great number of low mileage Ram trucks like mine with this issue. Seems to be a failure of the motors on the hydraulic control unit.

- Fremont, MI, USA

problem #34

May 052021

2500

  • miles
My ABS system failed, taking out the cruise control also. I had to have my ABS module replaced under warranty by the dealer. The warning lamps were on and I was told this is ULTRA common on the 2018 ram 2500's, dealer wanted $1400 until they realized it was certified pre owned.

- Lithia, FL, USA

problem #33

Nov 082021

2500

  • miles
ABS system check light comes on. Dealer said the ABS Module has failed due to a "internal failure" meaning it is faulty (as per many others who have experienced this issue) and needs to be replaced along with the HCU and then the system needs to be flushed - all for $1400. The truck has 40,000 miles and is just out of warranty. If not fixed the breaks can fail and I would crash so they have said it HAS to be done to avoid injury. This module needs to be recalled and replaced.

- Jacksonville Beach, FL, USA

problem #32

Nov 122021

2500

  • miles
ABS and ESC lights game on the dash. Diagnosed by the dealership as a hydraulic control unit replacement. Luckily I'm within the warranty still, but many others on the forums have reported the same issues and are just outside of warranty. Obviously, this should be part of a recall.

- Drayden, MD, USA

problem #31

Oct 282021

2500

  • miles
Vehicle antilock breaking system began cycling on and off during a stop. Service Antilock Break System warning began illuminating at about one second intervals.

- Elk City, KS, USA

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