10.0

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

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problem #190

Jun 052019

2500

  • miles
Abs traction control light has been going on and off since truck has had 15000 miles dealer replaced abs pump still has issues light is intermittent when it comes on cruise control shuts off truck now has 53921 miles on it and the dealership doesn-??t know why light goes on and off

- Hilliard, FL, USA

problem #189

Oct 122023

2500

  • miles
2018 Ram Sept 23, 2020 at 15,000 miles ABS light flashed on. Code said pump electrical failure. Dealer replace under warranty. Oct 12, 2023 at 50,900 miles, service ABS notice flashes on screen. Dealer confirmed ABS failure but said parts were on indefinite back order. Said last one took over a year to get parts in.

- Huntsville, AL, USA

problem #188

Oct 212022

2500

  • miles
Intermittent warnings of ABS system needing maintenance while driving. No known cause or correlation to type of road/weather conditions. Intermittent ABS failure affects ability to use cruise control. This started when the truck was at 52k miles. This has been happening for over a year now and we have been told that there is an indefinite timeframe for repair due to massive back orders.

- Belle Chasse, LA, USA

problem #187

Oct 142023

2500

  • miles
ABS service light coming on, and service electronic brake system keeps coming on. Recall on 2019-2022 RAMS for same issue. Told to report issue here.

- Lebanon , TN, USA

problem #186

Oct 132023

2500

  • miles
The ABS and traction control systems on our 2018 2500 RAM truck are failing randomly, and the warning lights are coming on. The cruise control system is also randomly failing. Therefore, as we drive the vehicle and using cruise control the vehicle will randomly turn off the system causing safety concerns. The braking system and traction safety systems are not working properly and safely. The cruise control issues have been occurring for about 2 to 3 months. Over the last 1 to 1.5 months the ABS and traction control systems have started randomly failing and turning on the warnings lights and bell. We took the vehicle in for service today at the RAM dealer and was informed that the parts are backordered and unknown when any parts would be available. The dealer confirmed the systems are not functioning properly and provided written estimates and summaries of their findings. The dealer advises to replace the HCU and retest the system. The dealer advised to replace the steering wheel wiring and cruise control switch. The vehicle mileage at the time of the dealer evaluations was 23,052 miles.

- Cloquet, MN, USA

problem #185

Oct 082023

2500

  • miles
Anti Lock brake system and service electronic brake system message keeps going on & off every 30 seconds & will shut down cruise control if it is engaged. Happened in 10/11/2021 & now 10/8/ 2023.

- Rosenberg, TX, USA

problem #184

Aug 162023

2500

  • miles
My truck has the same issue as many thousands of other RAM owners. The forums are full of people with the same issue. It clearly is a faulty part/design or similar. My "check ABS/ Traction Control- Brake light" turns on and off intermediately all the time. It is an issue many have had and had fixed for between $800-1,000.00. For your reference here are some links to forums showing this issue in fact a OEM problem. Apparently there are class action law suits going on in Texas and California over this matter. [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] There are many more. RAM should have to furnish a recall and fix this issue at no cost. Parts are not available until February of 2024. This is a safety concern!! This issue will not allow the use of cruise control or remote start. Winter is coming and im not sure the ABS works as long as the light is on. RAM needs to supply parts faster than Feb 2024 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Ira, MI, USA

problem #183

Oct 092023

2500

  • miles
Intermittent ABS light and Service Electronic Braking System lights coming on and off. Appears from previous reports this is a known issue that has been going on for years now with this vehicle and should be fixed. I purchased a new hydraulic and electronic module from dealer at around 35000 miles and replaced. Issue was fixed or so I thought, at around 70000 miles lights are intermittently on and off again. No known issue was contacting ram direct, dealer I bought vehicle from stated the electronic module is backordered and has already been replaced with another part number, I believe it was a faulty replacement from the get go. Hydraulic module was said to be under engineered testing again per the dealer. Extremely frustrating from the customer end, no cruise, no abs braking capabilities. No known deaths to this point linked to this specific issue to my knowledge but I wonder if Ram will move a little faster on the fix or recall once they have something fatal on their backs for this.

- Needville , TX, USA

problem #182

Jun 102022

2500

  • miles
the abs module and the hydraulic pump have a issue that turns on the abs and light and turns off the cruise control and reverts to non abs braking due to faulty module and pump assembly that was changed already and now the wont cover this under any warrenty known faulty part

- Bradenton, FL, USA

problem #181

Aug 052023

2500

  • miles
ABS/Trac lights ding constantly with the dash displaying "service electronic stability" or something along those lines. ABS system becomes inoperable as well as kicking your cruise control off. Very unsafe and parts are not available for repair as well as Ram not taking recall action up to this point.

- Harriman, TN, USA

problem #180

Aug 162023

2500

  • miles
ABS module failure, brakes can potentially lock up causing you to slide. Preoblem has been verified, but has not need inspected by manufacturer (on my vehicle). And there were no symptoms, light came on as soon as it failed

- Rosenberg, TX, USA

problem #179

Sep 012023

2500

  • miles
ABS / traction control light on in the dash. Cruise control inop. This is a known issue, in fact 2019-2022 truck had a recall issued. Ram needs to address this safety issue

- Bridgewater, VA, USA

problem #178

Jan 012023

2500

  • miles
The truck consistently flashes a warning for -??Service Antilock Brake System-?? and a scanning tool provides the code C0020-01. The truck was evaluated at a local mechanic, who indicated the code represented a general ABS system failure. I have researched the issue and found that this problem is a common complaint with 2018 Ram 2500s.

- Sheboygan, WI, USA

problem #177

Oct 012022

2500

  • miles
The ABS and Traction Control lights constantly come on, even after replacement HCU and ABS parts are replaced. It-??s a once a year fix, and should be recalled. Once the lights come on, braking is affected, and cruise control no longer functions. I used a previous date, because I need to replace the parts again, for the third time. I have asked Ram support to just send me the parts, and I will do the repair, but unfortunately, they prefer that I continue to pay the dealer to repeat the same repair over and over.

- Wimauma, FL, USA

problem #176

Sep 082023

2500

  • miles
Electronic Braking System and Anti-Lock Braking System has intermittent failure and any speed. The safety of those in the vehicle are at risk by unsafe braking and unpredictable braking. Warning signals turn on and off while driving. Started to appear around 44,000 miles.

- Kaneohe, HI, USA

problem #175

Jun 122023

2500

  • miles
The abs and traction control light are flashing on and off SEVERAL times especially when on a rough road. It kicks my cruise off and sometimes stays on which locks the diff and disengages any ABS functions resulting in the loss of braking performance and capability.

- Asheville, NC, USA

problem #174

Jan 312023

2500

  • miles
C0020-01 ABS Pump Motor Control Electrical Failure.

- Crockett , CA, USA

problem #173

Aug 012023

2500

  • miles
ABS and Traction Control code warning lights appear intermittently on instrument panel stating -??service electronic braking system-?? and -??service ABS system.-?? These indicators flash consistently on the IP but do not stay constant currently. Failure of these systems could result in loss of control of the vehicle during emergency breaking by allowing the tires to lock up during breaking. Code has been verified by Champion Chrysler Jeep in Brighton Michigan as -??ABS Pump Motor Control.-??

- Brighton, MI, USA

problem #172

Sep 282023

2500

  • miles
I have approximately 86000 miles on my truck and today the Service Electronic Brake system warning starting coming on and off. Along with the ABS light and traction control light. Randomly flashing on and then off. Staying off most of the time. I did a search and apparently this is a huge issue with these trucks, a couple of electronic assemblies melting together and going out. This needs to be a recall that Ram pays for. What happens if my brakes go out?

- Wichita Falls, TX, USA

problem #171

Sep 262023

2500

  • miles
Keep getting -??service anti-locking brake system-?? and -??service electronic brake system-?? that intermittently turns off and on. 2018 Ram 2500 6.4L with 81,000 miles. Appears to be a common issue but no recall has been made.

- Elliott, IA, USA

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