10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
11 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
748 miles

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problem #1707

Oct 102023

2500

  • miles
I have had this recall for over 3 years and its still not fix. Its dangerous to drive because you will never know when the brakes goes out completely. I have call the dealership many times and I receive the same answer like they waiting on the parts to arrive.

- Milledgeville Georgia 31061, GA, USA

problem #1706

Dec 012023

2500

  • miles
Been getting abs warning alarm for over 2 years and no fix in site. Also cruise does not function when in alarm been living with this alarm for 2 years or more. I would like to sell vehicle but cannot with this unrepaired recall. Need some action asap.

- Elkton, MI, USA

problem #1705

Mar 142025

2500

  • miles
Code C0020-01 ABS-VSC lamp and intermittent warning chime.

- Salem, IN, USA

problem #1704

Aug 142025

2500

  • miles
I am in Virginia and received a recall code C0020-01 for general abs fault. The truck continues to beep alerting me of this fact. I need replacement of the hcu. Which i have been told controls the breaking hydraulics. To me this seems to be of concern and could easily cause an accident and injury. This has been occurring since August of 2025 and I have been in contact with the dealership, Blackwell of Danville, VA, since then. On 11/1/25 I went into the dealership for other issues but this problem as well. They told me there is no part available for replacement and hasn't been for over a year. Well we are in a new year so how much longer do I need to wait for my truck to be safe?

- Axton, VA, USA

problem #1703

Dec 012000

2500

  • miles
Abs control module defective been having this problem for over five years. Ram just keeps saying no parts available. That they are working on solution. I think they are dragging there feet on purpose hoping the trucks will wear out before they have to fix. These companies need to be held accountable. Thanks for any help

- Waterloo, SC, USA

problem #1702

Nov 032025

2500

  • miles
A car lot sold me a vehicle with an unresolved dangerous recall

- Tahlequah, OK, USA

problem #1701

Jan 112026

2500

  • miles
Anti lock brake control has failed twice and then afects cruise control and warning bell continues to ring paid to have fixed twice and still no factory fix.it hs been on recall list for years now!

- Cleveland, WI, USA

problem #1700

Jul 142021

2500

  • miles
I own a 2018 Ram 2500 equipped with the 6.7L Cummins diesel engine that I purchased brand new in Iowa. For approximately the last four to five years, my vehicle has displayed persistent warnings including -??Service Electronic Braking System, -?? ABS warning light, and traction control warnings, accompanied by constant audible alerts. As a result, multiple braking safety systems are disabled, including anti-lock braking, stability control, traction control, and cruise control. For several years I contacted Ram dealerships and the manufacturer regarding this issue and was repeatedly told that repair parts were unavailable. During this time, widespread reports of identical failures were being discussed on owner forums and among dealerships. A federal safety recall was eventually issued for the ABS control module, and I received my official recall notification letter approximately one year ago. Despite the recall being active, the manufacturer and local dealerships continue to state that no replacement parts are available and that there is no estimated timeline for when a remedy will be provided. As of today, my vehicle remains unrepaired and continues to operate with disabled braking safety systems and constant warning alarms. This is a heavy-duty truck that is regularly operated in Iowa, where inclement weather conditions including snow, ice, and heavy rain are common. I am concerned about the safety risk posed by operating a vehicle with compromised braking and stability systems and the lack of any available remedy after more than a year under an active safety recall. I am submitting this complaint to document the ongoing safety defect, the prolonged lack of remedy, and the manufacturer-??s inability to provide a timeline for repair of this federally recalled braking system.

- Granger, IA, USA

problem #1699

Oct 012025

2500

  • miles
Service ABS light constantly alerting, every time I touch brakes. Loses cruise control. I called two local dealerships who tell me parts are unavailable. This is on recall, why aren-??t parts available?

- Aptos, CA, USA

problem #1698

Mar 262025

2500

  • miles
The manufacturer has had a recall out since November 2024. It is now Jan 2026 and no word from the manufacturer when the parts will be availiable. My truck continually gets an ABS warning. I have contacted the dealer several times with no help. I believe the recall should have been address sooner than this.

- Greenwood, LA, USA

problem #1697

Dec 072025

2500

  • miles
Abs and traction control goes off and on randomly

- Easley , SC, USA

problem #1696

Nov 222025

2500

  • miles
See attached document for complaint.

- Cincinatti, OH, USA

problem #1695

Nov 272024

2500

  • miles
I recieved a recall ncotice # 24v-896 on my vehicle over a year ago and there is still "no parts available" to fix it. The break HCU needs to be replaced. This is a huge safty concern!! The brake system in my vehicle has become more and more unpredictable in the past few months.

- Sutter, CA, USA

problem #1694

Nov 012025

2500

  • miles
Abs and traction control showing error and alert all the time.

- Utica, OH, USA

problem #1693

Dec 242022

2500

  • miles
ABS and Electronic Braking System. I have not been able to use cruise control because this problem with my brakes also disabled my cruise control. I worry about my brakes failing. The part(s) needed to repair this have not been made available so I've been advised to not have it serviced until repair parts can be made available. I have had warning lamps light up on the dash since December of 2022. It's been over three years and RAM is not handling this in a timely fashion. I'm concerned about my brakes failing.

- Endicott, WA, USA

problem #1692

Jul 032025

2500

  • miles
My ABS light keeps coming on in and out over the last 6 months. The dinging is equivalent to NOT wearing your seat belt. Dealer said it was a recall since 12-2024. There is still not a remedy for this. I was told I could pay for an aftermarket product for about $1000 and when parts became available they would do the repairs and pay me back for the repairs I have paid for. I told them I wanted that statement on paper and was told to contact corporate. They told me exact same thing. It's been over a year now since the recall has been issued shouldn't that be enough time for them to figure this out since it has to do with your brakes not working properly? This is a safety issue and needs to be fixed ASAP!

- Pelham, NC, USA

problem #1691

Dec 312024

2500

  • miles
A recall was issue 1 year ago for the issue below. This issue has yet to be resolved. The dealer informed me they could fix it at my cost but left little or no hope for the reimbursement. One year is sufficient to come up with a fix. I have constant alarms going off on my truck which is very distracting. I have parked my truck as it poses an unsafe condition. Manufacturer Recall NumberC4B NHTSA Recall Number24V-896 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available Summary Some (2017-2018 MY Ram xxx) vehicles may have been built with a brake hydraulic control unit ("HCU") that is susceptible to failure or malfunction which may result in a reduction or change of Anti-Lock Brake System ("ABS")/Electronic Stability Control ("ESC") /Traction Control performance. A failing HCU will initially result in the intermittent loss of ABS/Traction control progressing to permanent loss. Safety Risk The loss of ABS/ESC/Traction control may cause a vehicle crash without prior warning.

- Nashville, NC, USA

problem #1690

Nov 252024

2500

  • miles
I do not feel this recall - considering it is regarding BRAKES - has been remedied in a timely fashion. It started over a year ago. They obviously are not interested in addressing the fix. I assume they are taking the hit and paying off lawsuits as it is cheaper than actually completing the recall. But whatever the reason, they have not addressed this and my RAM repair location keeps telling me "parts are not available" to fix it. A recall was issued but it does not appear it has any teeth. What is the point? Please let me know if any action is imminent. It can also potentially effect the transfer of title if I chose to sell the vehicle. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

- West Linn, OR, USA

problem #1689

Aug 152023

2500

  • miles
Recall/Campaign: Ram/Stellantis C4B Problem: -??Dealer says remedy/parts are not available / cannot schedule recall repair.-?? This has been a problem since 2023. Have not had ABS for years or 4x4 and i live in a snow environment. My breaks and rotors are trash from not having ABS.

- Severna Park, MD, USA

problem #1688

Nov 272024

2500

  • miles
I am the owner of a 2018 RAM 2500 that is subject to NHTSA safety recall 24V-896 (manufacturer recall C4B), involving a potential failure of the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) affecting ABS, electronic stability control, and traction control systems. This recall has been active for over one year on my vehicle. Despite repeated contact with authorized RAM dealerships and the manufacturer, I have been informed that no repair remedy or replacement parts are available, and no timeline has been provided for when the recall can be completed. This is a brake-related safety recall, and the continued inability to repair the vehicle creates an ongoing safety risk. The manufacturer has not provided an interim remedy, loaner vehicle, or alternative solution. I am filing this complaint to document that the recall remains unresolved due to parts unavailability and to request NHTSA review of the extended delay in providing a safety remedy.

- Oak Harbor, WA, USA

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