2.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
51,006 miles

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problem #28

Jul 122024

2500

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was not available.

- Saint Augustine, FL, USA

problem #27

Apr 012024

2500

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was an audible alarm activated and the messages "Service ABS" and "Traction Control" were displayed. The contact stated that while driving on wet pavement, the vehicle was difficult to stop while depressing the brake pedal due to the failure. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

- Clarksville, OH, USA

problem #26

May 272024

2500

  • 31,850 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the ABS and Traction Control warning lights and the -??Service ABS Control Braking System-?? message flashed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that simultaneously an audible chime was heard. Additionally, while driving at various speeds with the cruise control activated, the cruise control feature deactivated inadvertently and failed to re-activate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,850.

- Saint Ignace, MI, USA

problem #25

May 112024

2500

  • 52,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated, and the cruise control, traction control, and 4-WD were disabled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

- Hagaman, NY, USA

problem #24

Dec 012021

2500

  • 25,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ABS and Traction Control warning lights were erroneously activated, and the two systems became inoperable, causing the braking distance to become extended. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who determined that the ABS module and Traction Control Pressure Regulator were faulty and needed to be replaced; however, the parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000.

- Kingwood, WV, USA

problem #23

Jan 152024

2500

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and Traction Control was inoperable. The message to service the ABS and Traction Control warning light was displayed. The contact stated that the failure had occurred previously, and the ABS and Traction Control module was replaced. The failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

- Wesson, MS, USA

problem #22

Jul 062020

2500

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH and when depressing the brake pedal, the ABS was inoperable and made abnormal sounds. The contact stated that the ABS and Traction Control warning lights were illuminated with the ABS failure message displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with ABS brake module failure. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The contact stated that the vehicle was not repaired due to parts not being available for over a year. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that parts were on backorder. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

- Ocean View, NJ, USA

problem #21

Dec 012023

2500

  • 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle began to shift sideways while driving up a hill. On another occasion, while driving at various speeds with the cruise control activated, the feature failed to function as needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

- Kirbyville, MO, USA

problem #20

Dec 012022

2500

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the electronic braking system was inoperable. While driving at various speeds, the electronic braking system intermittently became inoperable. The service electronic braking service light was flashing. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on several occasions, where it was diagnosed that the main module and wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The mechanic informed the contact that the parts were on back order. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The VIN was not available.

- Patrick, SC, USA

problem #19

Sep 022023

2500

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed failures with the hydraulic control unit and the ABS control module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

- Paoli, IN, USA

problem #18

Jul 212022

2500

  • 26,448 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS and Traction Control warning lights illuminated. The contact indicated that when the failure occurred the cruise control suddenly deactivated causing the vehicle to decelerate. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the ABS module and HCU were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but later the failures reoccurred. The failure mileage was 26,448.

- Bay City, TX, USA

problem #17

Jul 152023

2500

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light and the traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

- Potsdam, NY, USA

problem #16

Jun 152023

2500

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS controller and ABS pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

- Leesburg, FL, USA

problem #15

Aug 092023

2500

  • 51,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle skidded. The ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the hydraulic control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,000.

- Turlock, CA, USA

problem #14

Feb 012023

2500

  • 1,025 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the Service Electronic Brake System was displayed, and the ABS, Traction Control and cruise control became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the Hydraulic Control Unit had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the parts were not available. The contact stated that the failure had made the vehicle extremely unsafe to operate while towing heavy loads. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,025.

- Canton Township, MI, USA

problem #13

Jun 012023

2500

  • 66,520 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS, traction control, and cruise control intermittently failed to operate with the warning lights illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the ABS module was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 66,520.

- Parker, CO, USA

problem #12

Dec 012022

2500

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the traction control and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the ABS pump to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts being on backorder. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

- Geyserville, CA, USA

problem #11

May 232023

2500

  • 24,300 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving an undisclosed speed, the contact had to firmly depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The ABS, traction control, and electronic service brake warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS sensor module needed to be replaced for the fifth time. The contact stated that the dealer had previously replaced the ABS sensor module four times; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 24,300.

- Brooksville, FL, USA

problem #10

Apr 302023

2500

  • 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the ABS warning light, HCU warning light, traction control, and cruise control warning light illuminated. Additionally, the service warning light was illuminated, and the speedometer went blank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle with code C0020-01 (HCU Motor Failure). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

- Canton, MI, USA

problem #9

Feb 012020

2500

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that on two separate occasions, the HECU (Hydraulic Electric Control Unit) became defective. Due to the failure, the ABS, traction control unit (TCU), and cruise control features failed to operate as needed. The associated warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the contact was informed that the part for the repair was on back order. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

- Belle Chasse, LA, USA

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