10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,576 miles

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problem #210

Jul 052023

2500

  • miles
While driving the truck my ABS, Traction Control and red brake symbol come on the dash as a warning. The vehicle once this happens no longer can utilize cruise control nor its ABS system during hard braking. This problem began intermittently and has become permanent. Dealerships are unable to get parts for repair.

- Suffolk, VA, USA

problem #209

Oct 022023

2500

  • miles
When I had to use excessive pressure on brakes, I received a DTC and a messaged flashed on my display to service ABS system as well as TCS. I had the DTC read which showed C0020-01 ABS Pump Motor Control General Electrical. It was cleared but when I drove over a speed bump at my kids' school, the same message displays. The message has also displayed during wet weather and minor wheel spin (over white painted crosswalk lines) from a stop. I spoke to a technician from the Chrysler dealership and was informed this has become common and to file a concern here.

- Franklin, TN, USA

problem #208

Jul 102023

2500

  • miles
Intermittent dash flashing of ABS and "service electronic brakes" messages tied to known HCU/ABS module fault/failure. C002-01 code. Driving over light bumps trigger lights on/off. Dealership told me to ignore lights and code.

- Norristown, PA, USA

problem #207

Oct 122023

2500

  • miles
I am getting an ABS sensor warning that was previously fixed 3 years ago under warranty but is now resurfacing. It is a constant alarm that prevents the cruise control from engaging.

- Sumter, SC, USA

problem #206

Jul 012023

2500

  • miles
ABS Control Module causing ABS light to come on, consistent audio warning, and disengages Cruise Control function. Currently being diagnosed by Dodge dealer the ABS Module and Hydraulic Control Units failing internally. Initially it was very seldom, and now is constant.

- Milton, FL, USA

problem #205

Oct 132023

2500

  • miles
Vehicle started flashing -??Service ABS Braking System-?? and -??Service Electronic Braking System-?? intermittently. There is no rhyme or reason and no way to make vehicle reproduce this at will.

- Good Hope, GA, USA

problem #204

Nov 072023

2500

  • miles
Trucks and electronic braking and traction control randomly quits working.

- Pittsville , WI, USA

problem #203

Oct 012023

2500

  • miles
Service ABS light comes off and on sporadically. This is a known problem through out the country and needs to be addressed by a recall.

- Riverview, FL, USA

problem #202

Oct 212023

2500

  • miles
ABS light and traction control light comes on all the time and when lights comes on curse control stop working, by lights coming on all the times don't feel safe to drive truck.

- Oberlin, KS, USA

problem #201

Mar 092020

2500

  • miles
1. ABS/Electric Stability Control service antilock brakes lights flicker on and off. 2. When ABS light is on you could lose control of brakes due to possibility of wheels locking up. 3. Went to the dealer twice to correct the problem and still having the same issue. 4. The vehicle was inspected and worked on by Ram Dealer. 5. No warning lights before failure.

- Beverly Hills, FL, USA

problem #200

Oct 122023

2500

  • miles
I keep getting warning lights for ABS problems. Saw there was recalls for the 2019-2022 and saw there was a class action law suit for the 2018 models.

- Middleburg, FL, USA

problem #199

Jul 012022

2500

  • miles
Abs problems due to HCU

- Boerne, TX, USA

problem #198

Sep 112023

2500

  • miles
Intermittent ABS and traction control lights. Service lights come on and go off when braking or driving over bumps. Code C0020 - ABS Pump Motor Control General Electric Failure. Issue is so random I haven-??t taken the truck to a service center.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #197

Sep 192023

2500

  • miles
Continued failure of hydraulic control unit (HCU) and Anti-lock brake system (ABS) module causing fluctuations in brakes at times (have to press harder on brakes) and lights go on and off, sometimes staying on for lengthy periods (usually on highway) or while driving and disables the cruise control. Second time in just under 3 years (fixed in Nov 2020 and reported to dealer Sept 2023), same issue on parts both time, fix identified as faulty HCU and ABS module as dealer identified issue and placed order for parts (5 month backorder to Feb 2024 as apparently very common issue with these trucks). The issue is both the change in brake sensitivity due to this part failure and the sudden cancellation of cruise control, the braking impacts the braking performance and cruise control drop out causing sudden drop in speed on highways.

- Round Rock, TX, USA

problem #196

Oct 292023

2500

  • miles
Abs/traction control errors Alarm keeps coming in and going off This is the 3rd time this truck has had the same issue

- Port Allen, LA, USA

problem #195

Jan 012023

2500

  • miles
ABS, traction control lights on, defective hydraulic control unit. Second time it has gone bad, warrenty the first time, needs to be replaced again, need to look into a safety recall.

- N Fort Myers, FL, USA

problem #194

Oct 192023

2500

  • miles
Braking failed on vehicle, manufacturer refuses to provide repairs parts nationwide on all Ram 1500,2500,3500 trucks

- Inverness, FL, USA

problem #193

Oct 262023

2500

  • miles
Whenever it rains or is high humidity, my dashboard lights up and repeatedly chimes with ABS lights and Electronic Braking System error. The error repeats itself on and off again every few seconds. It is a dangerous distraction of error messages. Since it is raining, all traction control and ABS systems deactivate themselves with this error. I spun out this morning due to the error. It is absolutely dangerous. This is the EXACT error that occurred on my previous Ram. This is a dangerous faulty hydraulic control unit (and ABS system). Upon a little research, I found tens of thousands of posts of owners being stranded or driving without ABS / traction control due to this malfunction. This is deadly and needs to be recalled. RAM is aware of this issue but has not issued a recall. It is raining today, and my RAM will not have traction control or ABS. This is unacceptable. This is affecting tens of thousands of owners. With upwards of $1,600 for a repair. Yet, the part can create a fault AGAIN within weeks or months. DANGEROUS.

- Castroville, TX, USA

problem #192

Sep 152023

2500

  • miles
Hydralic control unit is bad causing on dash safety alert for service electronic brake system alert and anti lock brake system alert. When towing will not have brakes to assist in stopping tow vehicle. The alarm constantly going off distract your attention from the road. Upon going to the dealer for repairs I was told they are on national back order and may not be available until after the 1st of the year. It apparently a widespread issue with all 2017 and 2018 Ram 2500s. I am unable to tow my 38' 5th wheel camper for fear I will lose my brakes on the tow vehicle putting myself and others at risk. The anti lock brakes not functioning properly could result in losing control of the vehicle when road conditions are wet or slippery. This loss of traction put me and other motorist at risk. Ram know there is a problem with the HCU. My understanding is they have had to completely re-engineer the part and as such has created an availability problem for anyone owning these vehicles. There are several blogs and forums online describing this as well as a class action suit initiated by the state of California. Would appreciate you looking into this matter and getting Ram to do the right thing. Thank You

- Dulac, LA, USA

problem #191

Oct 062023

2500

  • miles
The ABS and traction control indicator lights come on and off intermittently. This is a huge safety concern has the ABS and traction control may malfunction. This issue has been brought to the dealer and they replaced parts less than two years ago. It has reoccurred less than two years later.

- Lakewood, CA, USA

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