10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 51,326 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
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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.
- Margate, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2018 RAM 2500. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the "Check ABS system" message was displayed, and the traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the hydraulic valve or the sending unit to the valve was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the hydraulic valve or the sending unit to the valve was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. 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 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 failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
- Garfield, MN, USA
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.
- Copperas Cove, TX, USA
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 warning light was illuminated, and the cruise control became inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal dinging sound while driving with the message to -??Service the Vehicle Immediately-?? displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed 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 not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Lufkin, TX, USA
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 ABS warning light was illuminated. The failure mileage was 60,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Datil, NM, USA
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 while depressing the brake pedal the vehicle failed to stop immediately. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted, and confirmed that the part to repair the vehicle was not available. The contact called another dealer, Gainesville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (3000 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32609). The contact returned to the first dealer who stated there was no part available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 128,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Lake City, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning illuminated the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the hydraulic control unit (HCU). The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); and confirmed that the VIN was included, but 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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Newnan, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500 The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed a beeping sound with the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic control unit (HCU) had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Fayetteville, GA, USA
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 were 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. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds or while the vehicle was idling vehicle, the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact stated that on another occasion, while the vehicle drove over a pothole or speed bump, the warning light illuminated with an audible chime. The contact stated that occasionally while depressing the brake pedal, there was a continuous audible chime. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and the vehicle was diagnosed with hydraulic control unit failure. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired because parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer because the dealer stated that the failure was a known issue. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Spring Hill, FL, USA
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 dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Apache Junction, AZ, USA
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, and the pedal fluttered, and the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The vehicle was parked at the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Newville, PA, USA
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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Cincinnati, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS became inoperable, with the ABS and the traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle became difficult to control. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact received notification 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 dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but was unable to confirm when parts would be available. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Niceville, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the ABS control module. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, who confirmed the diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); the VIN was included, but parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 38,000.
- Elgin, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the -??Service Electronic Braking System-?? message was illuminated. The contact stated that her husband was informed by the dealer that the ABS and traction control were inoperable. 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 failure; however, the manufacturer was unable to confirm when the part would be available. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Reedy, WV, USA
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the ABS hydraulic warning light was illuminated, and an alarm had sounded. The contact looked online and found the Mopar website and found that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and the vehicle was repaired. The contact called Mopar to inquire about the remedy being completed and the failure that was experienced. The contact stated that Mopar confirmed that the recall repair had been completed; however, the date listed was before the recall had been issued. Mopar was unable to produce the paperwork to prove completion and refused to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the hydraulic control unit had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired due to a shortage of parts availability. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
- Maitland, FL, USA
The contact owned a 2018 RAM 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to slow while turning a corner the vehicle experienced reduced braking performance, after which the brakes seized causing the vehicle to skid. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and left the roadway coming to a complete stop after colliding with a tree. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The air bags did deploy. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to a towed yard and deemed a total loss by the contacts insurance provider. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 63,000.
- Winona, TX, USA
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.
- Perris, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle, the ABS message was displayed on the instrument panel. The following day, the contact attempted to start the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start. 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 the 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 mileage was 67,243. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Henderson, NV, USA
- Wurtsboro, NY, USA