10.0

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

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problem #166

Dec 042024

2500

  • 27,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that the alarm on the display was continuously sounding. There was an abnormal beeping sound for the hydraulic control unit and ABS system. Additionally, the cruise control was inoperable. The local dealer was contacted and suggested that the vehicle be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000.

- Chelan, WA, USA

problem #165

Feb 052024

2500

  • 70,000 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, ABS and traction control warning lights were continuously illuminated. In addition, the alarm sounded continuously. The contact disconnected the wires to stop the alarm from sounding. 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 mileage was approximately 70,000.

- North Fort Myers, FL, USA

problem #164

Nov 182024

2500

  • 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the ABS and ESC warning lights illuminated, and an audible chime sounded. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had gradually become a recurring failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact had attempted over the course of 8 months to set a recall appointment but was advised by the dealer 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 not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

- Hialeah, FL, USA

problem #163

Apr 032025

2500

  • 28,000 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 ABS, the electronic brake control, and the traction control warning lights were illuminated, causing the cruise control feature to unintendedly disengage while driving. Additionally, an alarm indicating a failure was heard. The local dealer was contacted; however, 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 and confirmed that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #162

Sep 052022

2500

  • 54,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS and ESC warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that there was an audible chime sounding with the message "Service Brakes Soon" displayed. The contact stated that while driving with the cruise control activated, the cruise control unintendedly disengaged. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent, but the chime was overriding the volume of the radio. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the HCU needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that a year later, the HCU failed again; however, the dealer where the vehicle was taken for service stated that the part was unavailable. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. 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 approximately 54,000.

- Cartersville, GA, USA

problem #161

May 152025

2500

  • 128,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, or while the vehicle was in park(P), the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that he was cautious due to concerns with the ABS and traction control not working properly in inclement weather, and while slowing down. The manufacturer was 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 128,000.

- Tomball, TX, USA

problem #160

Jan 052025

2500

  • 60,000 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 an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the brakes. The ABS warning light illuminated, and the traction control turned off independently. The cruise control failed to function as intended. In addition, during the failure, the contact was unable to shift into 4WD. The vehicle was taken to Firestone, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the brake hydraulic control unit had failed. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. 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 failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

- Junction City, KS, USA

problem #159

Aug 292025

2500

  • 0 miles
The contact's son owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while her son was driving 20 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle started to shake abnormally. The check engine light turned on and then went off. The owner received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact called an unknown local dealer and was informed that parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #158

Jan 282025

2500

  • 145,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer should have already provided the recall repair. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

- Cross Lanes, WV, USA

problem #157

Aug 282024

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 the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated, and the cruise control mode was inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 30 MPH and coming to stop, the vehicle slid. The local dealer was contacted. 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 not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Alexandria, IN, USA

problem #156

Jun 262024

2500

  • 160,000 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 the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed ABS module and ABS pump. The contact was informed that the failure was due to the unrepaired recall. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, parts were not yet available. The contact expressed a fear of driving the vehicle because of the failure and the unrepaired recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact stated that the parts had been unavailable for more than a year. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

- Ayden, NC, USA

problem #155

Feb 212025

2500

  • 185,000 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 check engine warning light and ABS warning light illuminated, and an alarm sounded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the HCU had failed. The vehicle was not 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 failure mileage was approximately 185,000.

- Micanopy, FL, USA

problem #154

Aug 202025

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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Georgetown, TX, USA

problem #153

Aug 202025

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, parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted for a timeframe on parts availability. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Williston, VT, USA

problem #152

Mar 152024

2500

  • 125,000 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 ABS and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, who related the failure to the recall; however, parts were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Sterling Heights Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (40111 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI 48313) for a second opinion. The contact was informed that the drag link needed to be replaced and a front-end alignment was required, and the drag link needed to be unwelded from a prior recall repair. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired under the recall on the VIN. 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 failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

- Warren, MI, USA

problem #151

Dec 152024

2500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle or while driving, the ABS warning light illuminated and the -??Service ABS" message was displayed. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact stated that the hydraulic control unit was replaced three times; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact related the failure to 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unavailable.

- Sicklerville, NJ, USA

problem #150

Aug 142023

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 the message "Repair ABS" and "Repair Electronic Braking System" were displayed. The local dealer was contacted, but 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 issue, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Loveland, OH, USA

problem #149

Jan 152021

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 after starting the vehicle and while driving, a constant warning chime sounded, accompanied by illuminated ABS and another unknown warning light. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the vehicle was not able to be repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Inwood, WV, USA

problem #148

Aug 132025

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 dealer was contacted 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. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Bismarck, ND, USA

problem #147

Jul 012020

2500

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that he was unable to utilize the vehicle as needed. Additionally, the warranty on the vehicle might expire before the vehicle was repaired. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was called but there was no response. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

- Northfield, VT, USA

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