10.0

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

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problem #126

Jul 032025

2500

  • 48,500 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated, with the messages "Service ABS" and "Service Electronic Braking System" displayed intermittently, causing the Cruise Control Mode to become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the HCU needed to be replaced; however, the part was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact later 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 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 48,500. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Asheville, NC, USA

problem #125

Jun 232025

2500

  • 89,000 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 local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that recently, the ABS, Traction Control, and Tire Sensor warning lights became illuminated. The contact stated that upon checking the tire pressure through the onboard computer, the feature was disabled. In addition, the contact stated that the cruise control was also disabled and the "Park Sensor Disabled" and "Service Electronic Braking System" messages were displayed on the instrument panel. 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 89,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Mc Donald, PA, USA

problem #124

Jun 302021

2500

  • 18,000 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 a repair related to the recall was previously performed on the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the ABS warning light and the traction control warning light were illuminated. 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 approximately 18,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Crockett, TX, USA

problem #123

Jun 272025

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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Olmsted Falls, OH, USA

problem #122

Jun 232025

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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Whiteville, NC, USA

problem #121

Jun 202025

2500

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the ABS warning light and traction control warning light were illuminated. The message "Service ABS" was displayed. The contact stated that the failure caused the cruise control mode and the ABS system to become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the ABS module and the HCU were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated upon depressing the brake pedal. The contact later 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 made aware of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Towanda, IL, USA

problem #120

Nov 272024

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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Science Hill, KY, USA

problem #119

Jun 012025

2500

  • 121,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal dinging sound coming from the ABS and ESC systems. 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 not 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 121,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Tyler, TX, USA

problem #118

Nov 272024

2500

  • 250,000 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 when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated before coming to a stop. Additionally, the vehicle became difficult to steer. The contact stated that the braking distance became extended. The contact had to apply excessive pressure on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The failure was intermittent. The ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Roswell, NM, USA

problem #117

Dec 112024

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 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #116

Jan 012025

2500

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the ABS, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and Traction Control systems all failed to operate as needed. In addition, the contact stated that the warning lights and chimes associated with the failures constantly alerted him while driving. 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. The local dealer was not made aware of the issue. 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 80,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Alva, FL, USA

problem #115

Nov 012024

2500

  • 125,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the brakes were making abnormal clunking sounds. The contact stated that the traction control, 4WD, and cruise control were inoperable. 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. The approximate failure mileage 125,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Dana, NC, USA

problem #114

Jan 052025

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 while driving at various speeds and hauling a trailer, the ABS warning light illuminated, followed by the sound of an alarm. The contact stated that the alarms sounded 27 times within 3 miles. The contact stated that the failure disabled the cruise control mode. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the failure was related to the recall. 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 failure and informed the contact that there was no anticipated date for parts availability. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Benton, KY, USA

problem #113

Jul 012024

2500

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the ABS, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and Traction Control system failed to operate as needed. In addition, the warning lights associated with the systems failures were constantly flashing on the instrument panel while driving. 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. The local dealer was not made aware of the issue. 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 40,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- North Augusta, SC, USA

problem #112

Nov 302024

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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Erie, PA, USA

problem #111

Jan 292025

2500

  • 59,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated, and the message to "Inspect the Braking System" was displayed. The contact stated that upon scanning the vehicle with a vehicle scanner, the contact retrieved diagnostic trouble codes for an ABS system failure. 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 vehicle 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 failure mileage was approximately 59,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Apopka, FL, USA

problem #110

Oct 292024

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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Nottingham, NH, USA

problem #109

May 272025

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 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 stated that the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that during the failure, the cruise control feature was inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 28,000. The VIN was not available.

- Chelsea, MI, USA

problem #108

May 222025

2500

  • 132,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard, and the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that upon forcefully depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle stopped. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), which the contact related to the failure; however, the part to do the repair was not yet available. An unknown local dealer was contacted. 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 132,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Hurricane, WV, USA

problem #107

May 212025

2500

  • 50,000 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 traction control, parking brake light, and brake light were all illuminated. The contact stated that the air bag control unit was replaced under warranty; however, a month later the air bag warning light was illuminated again. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 50,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Louisa, KY, USA

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