10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,120 miles

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problem #45

Oct 102024

2500

  • miles
Timely as my 2018 2500 seems affected. I've performed no troubleshooting but it is extremely intermittent, either the Service the ABS or Service the Electronic Braking System(s). Usually, a bump in the road makes it come and another turns it off. Sometimes it happens so quickly, only the message and traction control disabled light comes on, sometimes only the chime comes in. Sometimes the message stays up and the brake warning and traction control light comes on, sometimes for a few minutes, sometimes a couple of seconds. Always goes away with an ignition cycle. If it's on long enough. For some period of time, it came in when I turned the truck on and off when I released the parking brake. Annoying.

- Somerset, PA, USA

problem #44

Feb 052024

2500

  • miles
The abs module has gave me issues and now has gone completely out causing no brakes and while it was having intermittent issues causes no cruise control and causes transmission issues which is another thing the transmission has went out again after this is the 3rd time replacing at around 10k everytime

- Vicksburg, MS, USA

problem #43

Aug 162024

2500

  • miles
Traction control light and ABS light come on and go off intermittently will cancel my cruise control.A warning ding accompanies this.It does this frequently while driving.Electronic braking warning comes on the dash.

- Anchorage, AK, USA

problem #42

Sep 302024

2500

  • miles
I purchased this truck new in 2018. I soon started having problems with very hard shifting and slamming into gear. It has been to the shop and diagnosed and continues to do it. They cant seem to fix it. My ABS lights and alarm are sounding non stop. This happened within 5 miles of my warranty being up. I did diagnostics and they wont cover it and want to charge me 1500 plus i have to wait 8 months for the part. This is an ABS issue and a safety issue! I also get the DEF failure notice telling me its going into limp mode. This has happened multiple times. I still only have 36k miles on it. I was told this ABS issue was now covered and the factory is doing extended warranties based on these problems. But the dealership says they know noting about it and that i have to bring it back in AGAIN to diagnose which i have to pay for AGAIN. I hate this truck and i have had nothing but problems and no one will help.

- Valley Springs, Ca, CA, USA

problem #41

Feb 012021

2500

  • miles
This truck has had two major REAR-END repairs. After the last one it vibrates. Several sets of tires and even a new set of rims and it still vibrates. NONE of the dealers can locate anything.I took it to a shop that has vibration detection equipment. Their results show the issue is in the rear end. I get no resolution or help in resolving the issue. I have been out a lot of money on this truck due to odd break downs and issues that Ram refuses to acknowledge. I am beyond sick of this. I paid a lot of money for this junk.

- Bauxite, AR, USA

problem #40

Sep 022024

2500

  • miles
The issue with the Electronic Braking System and ABS has worsened. The two warning lamps are almost constantly on, or rapidly come on and go off rapidly. If I'm towing a trailer, all braking is lost momentarily - brake pedal to the floor - including the trailer brakes. The trailer brakes do not return until an ignition cycle, if the warning lamps stay off, that is. The dealer says no parts are available, but won't even take it in for troubleshooting or attempted repair. This truck scares me. This has been an issue for about two years and 20,000 miles.

- Acton, ME, USA

problem #39

Aug 052024

2500

  • miles
The truck would not go above 40 mph, then the transmission began slipping, slowing the truck down to 20 mph. This happened while pulling my camper. This put us at risk of collision. The truck is going to the dealer on Weds, Aug 14. The vehicle has yet to be inspected, but will be at the dealer on Aug 14. No warning lights.

- Pomfret Center, CT, USA

problem #38

Aug 072024

2500

  • miles
ABS and traction control lights came on. Brought to my mechanic and they spoke with Dodge who started they put a freeze on selling the parts and currently have no fix.

- Ware, MA, USA

problem #37

Feb 072023

2500

  • miles
Hi, The ABS System shows Service Antilock Brake System at the display, It comes and go so I assume that it is an intermittent issue, it does stays for hours or days and go on ad off during the whole drive, definitely is an issue. It allow the brakes to preventing locket when brake on certain circumstances. Had an issue on a wet pavement and have to handle to avoid crash with other vehicle cause the tires got locket and the truck slipped on the pavement for a considerable amount of feet's. Dealer inspected and replaced the module under warranty when I bought the truck and told me that it has to be replaced again.

- Deltona, FL, USA

problem #36

May 012024

2500

  • miles
For the second time since the vehicle's purchase in 2019, the Antilock Braking System is flashing an intermittent error stating that the Antilock Braking System needs to be serviced. When the system flashes the error, the antilock brakes, cruise control, and stability control become disabled. The error sometimes will clear itself, and then immediately return a minute or two later. Three years ago I had this same issue repaired once before under the vehicle warranty. At that time, I was told the Hydraulic Control Unit for the ABS system had failed. Now, without warning or reason the system is failing once again and RAM refuses to replace this defective part. Through an online investigation, I have discovered that thousands of Ram owners are experiencing the same defective part and circumstances. Without proper functioning brakes, antilocking brakes and stability control, the vehicle cannot be driven without great risk to the vehicle's operator and occupants, and additionally other motorists.

- Des Allemands, LA, USA

problem #35

Mar 232024

2500

  • miles
When taking off initially with the truck sometimes within the first 30 seconds of moving there is two yellow lights that come on the dash, while the center text window displays service brake system. The stored MIL code is C0020-01. Also when going over bumps in the road the message will also return. Sometimes it stays on, and I do not have the ability to use cruise control. One time I was driving on the freeway and the surface was wet, as it had been raining. I needed to slow down rapidly because there was a sudden change in traffic. I went to hit the brakes and the truck had locked up the wheels, and then after the same lights and text were displayed.

- Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA

problem #34

Feb 092024

2500

  • miles
Loss of power/turbo. I was hauling a heavy load when I had a loss of turbo power on highway. Causing my truck to loose mph up a hill and almost getting struck by a semi vdd into my trailer. Check engine light is on and turbo don-??t kick on anymore. I haven-??t had the money to fix the problem but I-??m certain it-??s the turbo/turbo actuator.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #33

Oct 012023

2500

  • miles
Brakes when depressed do not pull equal. No cruise control. 4 wheel drive is not working properly. Traction control not functioning properly Have brought vehicle to a garage. Abs/hcu unit is the problem.

- Marquette, MI, USA

problem #32

Jun 052023

2500

  • miles
I purchased the truck used from Kunes dealership in Sterling Illinois with about 80k miles. It shifted harder than I was use to in low gears, right off the bat. I was advised everything was good with it at the oil changes and inspections. In June 2023 I noticed it would not shift into reverse and without yanking in the shifter. It lunges once forward while in park in my driveway. At just over 100k miles the check engine light came on. Coded as needing a new transmission. Also in September 2023 while driving it a brake warning light flickered in and went off. Haven-??t seen it again. I think there are problems with this truck. The shifting slow and hard in low gears seemed odd and I worried about proper acceleration to avoid a rear end collision. I understand very little about vehicles but this one has been doing dangerous things that makes me worry about the safety of it.

- Estes Park , CO, USA

problem #31

Jul 222022

2500

  • miles
Bought secondhand at auction with low mileage. Had checked outbytrusted mechanic, all was well. Vehicle records showed brand new transmission on truck. Transmission slipped after service. From July 2022 to today (December 2023) have had to replace transmission FOUR TIMES at great expense. Went to dealership and found no recall notice, they are offering to purchase truck for $7500 cash. Purchase price was approximately $33000 plus about $15,000 in repairs/new transmission replacements and cost of rental vehicle in the thousands as this was a truck purchased for a business. Please issue a recall for this vehicle! This has put a huge dent in our small business and we still don-??t have a functional truck!

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #30

Oct 052023

2500

  • miles
The ABS control pump motor is malfunctioning causing loss of the anti lock braking, four wheel drive, and cruise control. The dealerships have no ability to get parts to repair and they have been on back order indefinitely.

- Concord, NC, USA

problem #29

Jul 212023

2500

  • miles
Transmission Internal Failure engine revved up and vehicle did not move in the middle of an intersection while making a left turn on coming vehicle had to dangerously steer around our vehicle to avoid a collision. check engine light came on P0729 and P0735 5th and 6th gear ratios issue @92,000 miles ABS and traction control lights came on diagnosed as C0020-01 ABS Pump motor control - General electric failure Traction Control and ABS systems inoperable. Vehicle unsafe in wet conditions and risk of loss of control Replacement part is in back order and dealer not Sartain about availability date

- Carpinteria, CA, USA

problem #28

Sep 282023

2500

  • 40,438 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the brake pedal felt firm, and more pressure needed to be applied to the pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The Abs and electronic brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a faulty ABS module and HCU, both needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that they did not have the parts for repair. The failure mileage was approximately 40,438.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #27

Oct 112023

2500

  • miles
The gear shifter on my truck separated in two. This has been a past problem with this vehicle and was subject to a recall for all G56 equipped ram trucks from 2015-2016. However, the problem still occurs and the replacement part is just as faulty. Previous recall is under Customer Satisfaction Notification T-13. However, these recall does not cover 2017-2018 trucks, despite the shifter being just as faulty.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #26

Jun 052023

2500

  • miles
My vehicle has intermittent ABS/Traction Control/Service Anti-Lock Brake warnings. Upon trip to the dealership they notified me that I had codes for active wheel speed sensor and a stored Anti-lock Brake Module fault. Upon repair of the Wheel Speed Sensor, I had a reoccurring fault of the same and all ABS/Traction Control/ Service Anti-Lock Brake warnings and the same wheel speed sensor fault. They informed me that they could not order the ABS Pump Module as it was on engineering hold because of an investigation by NHTSA. Please make these people recall the ABS systems on these vehicles as when I look for information it is happening to hundreds if not thousands of trucks. My truck has 125,000 miles on it and has been WELL kept, and Mopar/FCA will not even sell us the parts to make our vehicles safe again. Currently due to the fault I have no cruise control, no four wheel drive, no parking sensors, and NO ABS OR TRACTION CONTROL. Seriously dangerous. Thank you.

- Arnaudville, LA, USA

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