10.0

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

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problem #1467

Sep 092024

2500

  • miles
ABS and TRACTION CONTROL warning lights appear and disappear. Timing of warning lights have no discernable pattern. Vehicle has had no collisions and only 120,000 miles. Vehicle will be going in for inspection at garage.

- Oregon, IL, USA

problem #1466

Apr 182024

2500

  • miles
Currently I own a 2018 RAM 2500. I am the original owner and do regular Maintenace on my truck. The ABS & Traction control light flashes on and off consistently (Very annoying while driving). I have brought my truck to the mechanic and told me I have to wait on a part that is on "National Back Order".... No dealership has the part, and no website has the part. Only place to be found is on eBay used with no warranty they work, or proof they have been refurbished. From what I have been told it is the EBCM. I did research to try and find the part. No where has it, and nowhere to be found. This is where I found out it is a frequent problem over a lot of people. I see RAM has a recall for the same issue with 2019 & newer, but no recalls on the 2013-?"2018-year model trucks. This truck is my everyday driver, and I need it fixed....

- Baytown, TX, USA

problem #1465

Aug 262024

2500

  • miles
Anti-lock Braking System module failure due to poor/defective manufacturing and/or parts. This is a known issue with 2018 RAM 2500/3500 trucks. Safety is at risk due to failure of the ABS module which affects stopping performance. The RAM delear has diagnosed the issue as intermittent. The warning lights go on/off constantly while driving causing a distraction as well. This part should be recalled.

- Tomball, TX, USA

problem #1464

Jan 102024

2500

  • miles
While driving the ABS light and traction control light come on and go off randomly. I am afraid the brakes will quit working.

- Benton, IL, USA

problem #1463

Sep 092024

2500

  • miles
My ABS light and ESC light come on intermittently and at time repeatedly on and off. Also a warning comes on stating either "Servcie ABS" or "Service Electronic Braking System". There are no codes when scanned.

- Saint Helena, CA, USA

problem #1462

Oct 022024

2500

  • miles
While under warranty (no paperwork available for exact date), the ABS and Traction Control warning light would intermittently turn on and then go off. It was taken to the dealership and repaired under warranty. I now have 40,000 miles on the truck and am again having the same issue.

- Cypress, TX, USA

problem #1461

Sep 042024

2500

  • miles
Service ABS and electronic braking system warnings are on. Cruise control and traction control are disabled.

- Cairo, GA, USA

problem #1460

Sep 182024

2500

  • miles
the ABS light and electronic braking intermittent flashing light Code C0020 ABS disabled when light is on New ABS motor required part number 68143491AB

- Shelby Township, MI, USA

problem #1459

Sep 302024

2500

  • miles
The hcu control unit keeps going out, fixing to be replacing 5 one on this truck. Lost all cruise control, and 4 wheel drive functions.

- Monticello, FL, USA

problem #1458

Sep 302024

2500

  • miles
I purchased this truck new in 2018. I soon started having problems with very hard shifting and slamming into gear. It has been to the shop and diagnosed and continues to do it. They cant seem to fix it. My ABS lights and alarm are sounding non stop. This happened within 5 miles of my warranty being up. I did diagnostics and they wont cover it and want to charge me 1500 plus i have to wait 8 months for the part. This is an ABS issue and a safety issue! I also get the DEF failure notice telling me its going into limp mode. This has happened multiple times. I still only have 36k miles on it. I was told this ABS issue was now covered and the factory is doing extended warranties based on these problems. But the dealership says they know noting about it and that i have to bring it back in AGAIN to diagnose which i have to pay for AGAIN. I hate this truck and i have had nothing but problems and no one will help.

- Valley Springs, Ca, CA, USA

problem #1457

Sep 132024

2500

  • miles
ABS light comes on, antil lock brakes no longer work and Cruise inoperable. The ABS/HCU module has gone bad again, the dealer has replaced it 2x already. This is the third time it has happened and vehicle has 25989 miles. Dealer states this is a KNOWN issue and parts to repair are unavailable, .

- Cairo, GA, USA

problem #1456

Sep 272024

2500

  • miles
ABS and traction control lights appeared on dash putting system into default mode, appears to happen on and off at will,

- Stevens Point, WI, USA

problem #1455

Sep 272024

2500

  • miles
My truck throws a abs traction control failure code. This happened in 2022 and was fixed by the dealer because my truck was still under warranty. The hydraulic control module was replaced and the abs control module was replaced. I have just received the same error lights on my truck again on 09/27/24. My abs and traction control are disabled. This has to be a faulty design or bad part. My truck is now out of warranty. There is no way this issue should have happened twice on a truck this new unless MOPAR is making or using bad parts

- Sabillasville, MD, USA

problem #1454

Sep 272024

2500

  • miles
When driving the ABS and Traction Control caution lights illuminate. I went to the dealership and they said it was a bad ABS pump and was a little over $1200 to replace. The truck only has 24k miles on it.

- Choctaw, OK, USA

problem #1453

Sep 272024

2500

  • miles
ABS light and traction control keeps coming on. Dealer says there is no recall. If you look through the Internet, you-??ll find thousands of complaints of this issue. I find this to be a major safety problem, I haul a heavy trailer with this truck and if my ABS and traction control fails, this is very dangerous.

- Matagorda, TX, USA

problem #1452

Sep 202024

2500

  • miles
At approx 24K miles my RAM 2500 had an intermittent anti lock brake/ stability control malfunction and displayed a "Service Brake System" message randomly while driving. The issue was "fixed" under warranty. Currently my RAM has 54K miles on it and the issue has reappeared. I know their is a safety recall that exist for 2019 and newer trucks but believe the problem may exist on trucks built prior as well. Either way, an intermittent anti lock brake/ stability control malfunction seems to exist on the 2018 models, and based on info posted on RAM forums, it is a common malfunction.

- Norfolk, VA, USA

problem #1451

Sep 242024

2500

  • miles
Abs module/motor failure. Second time at 60000 miles also failed under warranty and replaced at that time.

- Seville, OH, USA

problem #1450

Sep 182024

2500

  • miles
ABS failure which also turn traction control off. My safety and the public in general is at risk if my brakes lock up on a slippery road, especially if towing. The problem was confirmed by my mechanic, parts are impossible to get. Tons and tons of complaints online and in forums.

- Clay City, IN, USA

problem #1449

Sep 262024

2500

  • miles
Receiving the "Anti-lock brake system Warning" comes on frequently. Once cleared, the sensor or module either fails again, or provides the erroneous warning. Happens frequently, at least once every 1-15 miles, whether vehicle is moving or not. Dealer mechanic says this is a known problem with 2018-22 Ram trucks. New replacement modules are not available, and those who have had them replaced reported reoccurring problem within a year.

- Middleburg, FL, USA

problem #1448

Sep 212024

2500

  • miles
ABS lights come on in dash and cruise control shuts off. Diagnostic found ABS HCU and ECU faults.

- Churchville, VA, USA

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