10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,746 miles

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problem #186

Jul 012025

2500

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that in July, when the vehicle was started, the ABS warning light flashed, and the notification alert persisted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the ABS sensor might be at fault, but the contact believed that the failure was associated with the unrepaired recall. The contact was advised to call back every 30 days to check on the status of the parts being available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

- Elkhart, TX, USA

problem #185

Oct 222025

2500

  • 49,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle and while driving at undisclosed speeds, the ABS warning light unexpectedly illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.

- Crossville, TN, USA

problem #184

Jun 172024

2500

  • 52,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had experienced the failure, and the ABS and ESC features became inoperable. The contact stated that unknown warning lights were illuminated, and an audible alarm was activated. The contact stated that during the failure the cruise control was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed, and the dealer related the failures to the recall. The failure mileage was 52,000.

- New Port Richey, FL, USA

problem #183

Feb 142024

2500

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS and traction control warning lights intermittently illuminated. As a result of the warning lights being illuminated, the cruise control system failed to operate as needed. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Several dealers were made aware of the issue, and each confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but offered no assistance. The failure was approximately 40,000.

- North Branford, CT, USA

problem #182

Sep 012024

2500

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS and traction control warning lights intermittently illuminated. As a result of the warning light being illuminated, the cruise control failed to operate as needed. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Several dealers were made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but offered no assistance. The failure was approximately 90,000.

- Little Falls, NY, USA

problem #181

Oct 012025

2500

  • 172,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that after receiving the recall notification, the ABS and traction control warning lights intermittently flashed on the instrument panel, and the cruise control failed to operate as needed while the warning lights were illuminated. Over time, the contact stated that the warning light failure occurred more frequently. The contact then stated that while driving 50 MPH and hauling a utility trailer, the contact depressed the brake pedal, and the vehicle started to slide. The contact was able to avoid crashing into the vehicle ahead despite the brake failure. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated during the failure. Two dealers were notified of the failure, and both informed the contact that due to parts for the recall not being available, the contact had to pay out of pocket for the repair and submit a reimbursement claim. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.

- Pangburn, AR, USA

problem #180

Nov 052024

2500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The contact stated that there was an abnormal beeping sound coming from the vehicle with several messages displayed on the instrument panel. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure persisted, and the vehicle remained at the residence unrepaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Stratford, OK, USA

problem #179

Aug 262025

2500

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a failed ABS module. The contact was informed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the parts were not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

- Longview, TX, USA

problem #178

Sep 222025

2500

  • 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

- Baytown, TX, USA

problem #177

Jul 292025

2500

  • 168,699 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the ABS warning then illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the ABS had activated and was applying pressure on the rear brake calipers. The mechanic replaced the rotors, calipers, and brake pads. The contact was informed by the mechanic that there was still a failure with the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 168,699.

- Marshall, IL, USA

problem #176

Feb 172025

2500

  • 44,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, after contacting several local dealers, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available and there was no anticipated date for parts availability. The contact stated that approximately seven months ago the ABS warning illuminated, and the message "Service Hydraulic Control Unit" was displayed. The contact stated that the warning illuminated while driving at various speeds. The contact was towing a 32-foot trailer and stated that towing trailer also activated the warning light. The contact stated that the warning light was constantly illuminated but the vehicle was still being driven. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired because parts were not available. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.

- Salinas, CA, USA

problem #175

Sep 012025

2500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. The VIN was invalid.

- Aurora, OR, USA

problem #174

Sep 152025

2500

  • 165,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The part to perform the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and informed that parts were on hold and not yet released. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.

- Tamaroa, IL, USA

problem #173

Mar 152025

2500

  • 110,002 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brake, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the -??Service ABS-?? and the -??Electronic Stability Control (ESC)-?? alarm was sounded to notify the contact of a failure with the vehicle. Whenever the alarm sounded, the ABS was no longer activated. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the hydraulic system was not covered under the recall. The contact was informed that replacing the HCU out of pocket might be reimbursed. The failure mileage was approximately 110,002.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

problem #172

Nov 272024

2500

  • 53,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the Service Electronic Brake and Service ABS warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.

- Hoschton, GA, USA

problem #171

Jun 122025

2500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and ECS warning lights illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a repair facility, where it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS control pump unit was failing. The contact called the dealer and confirmed that the brake hydraulic control unit had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The ABS and ECS warning lights were constantly illuminated. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Prattville, AL, USA

problem #170

Sep 102025

2500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Sebastopol, CA, USA

problem #169

Sep 092025

2500

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the cruise control failed to activate as intended. The traction control and ABS warning lights were illuminated. Several local dealers were contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

- Fort Gratiot Township, MI, USA

problem #168

Dec 012024

2500

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine, ABS, and traction control warning lights illuminated intermittently. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Moneta, VA, USA

problem #167

Sep 082025

2500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). The contact stated that the local dealer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about parts availability. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Maple Valley, WA, USA

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