10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,564 miles

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problem #153

Aug 032023

2500

  • miles
My ABS and traction control dash lights came on and lost cruise control while towing my RV. I fear of someone rear ending me when loosing CC. The alerts intermittently go on and off.

- Belle Chasse, LA, USA

problem #152

Aug 242023

2500

  • miles
ABS light and traction control light came on. Upon scan tool the code was general electrical failure of ABS system. I call my local ram dealer and they inform me of multiple failures of the HCU on 2017 and 2018 ram trucks. This is a safety hazard for my self, my family, and others. Theis desperately needs to be a recall on the ram trucks. This is very dangerous. Also the ram dealer talks of at least a 6 month lead time for this part.

- Ararat, VA, USA

problem #151

Aug 102023

2500

  • miles
The abs module and abs pump has failed for a second time. Anti lock brakes do not work or traction control with lights on in dash The message appeared 2 years ago. Bought the parts and dealer fixed it. Now the message is coming up again.

- Gauley Bridge, WV, USA

problem #150

Aug 132023

2500

  • miles
ABS traction control, light code c0034

- Memphis , TN, USA

problem #149

Aug 202023

2500

  • miles
I purchased the subject vehicle in NEW condition in September 2019. On April 2021 the vehicle ABS lights came on and off. The mileage of the vehicle at that time was 16,538. I took the vehicle in to get serviced by ANCIRA Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram dealership and the HCU PUMP was replaced. I have the service invoice that has all this information. On August 20, 2023, the same lights came on. The vehicle now has 48,000 miles on it. As a part time mechanic, I conducted a diagnostic test and found that the error code is the same as the initial incident, which is Code C0020-01-ABS PUMP MOTOR CONTROL - GENERAL ELECTRIC FAILURE. The vehicle no longer as a warranty and since there are no available parts available for repair, I have no choice but to drive this truck putting myself and my family in danger. The vehicle is available for inspection if needed.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #148

Aug 012023

2500

  • miles
My ABS and Traction control lights activated visually and with audible alarms. I brought it to the dealer. It only has 23,000 miles on it with a manufacturer extended warranty. The dealer told me that the ABS pump motor control as well as the HCU has failed and need to be replaced. They also told me that the parts are not going to be available until the EARLIEST February of 2024. The vehicle is not safe to drive without these safety systems working especially towing. They told me the parts are under Engineering review. They suggested I park the vehicle until parts are available. NOT ACCEPTABLE!!! I have looked at owner forums and this issue is common and needs to be addressed by NHTSA and the vehicles recalled due to safety.

- Rutland, MA, USA

problem #147

Aug 132023

2500

  • miles
Service ABS system and traction control light continually flashes on and off. Does not allow me to use cruise control and it also turns off my ABS which is unsafe.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #146

Aug 032023

2500

  • miles
Abs HCU failure. This is a know common issue and yet no recall. THIS IS NOT SAFE

- Van Buren , AR, USA

problem #145

Jul 102023

2500

  • miles
My ABS / Electronic Stability control warning lights keep coming on intermittently and also sometimes staying on for hours at a time. I cannot use my cruise and my ABS will not work with these problems making this a very dangerous truck to drive. I have read that there are many other trucks with this issue. More specficially the 2017-2018 Ram 2500's. I believe there should be a recall for these parts as this is a intergral function in these HD trucks.

- Manitowish Waters, WI, USA

problem #144

Aug 072023

2500

  • miles
My vehicle keeps throwing up a service ABS and service electronic braking system intermittently and the braking system is greatly diminished. Vehicle has been inspected and the replacement parts for the breaking system are on national back order without a recall open.

- Ocoee, FL, USA

problem #143

Aug 092023

2500

  • miles
Abs lights are coming on and off I took to a shop where they told me it's known problem and parts are on backorder

- Warrington, PA, USA

problem #142

Aug 072023

2500

  • miles
Service electronic braking system message, ABS light and traction control light are on. Code:C0020-0. ABS HPU problem. This is an obvious issue with these year make and model of trucks.

- Canton , NC, USA

problem #141

Jun 122023

2500

  • miles
Faults for the ABS (anti-lock brake system) and EBS (electronic braking system) have been coming on intermittently for a couple months. Now the faults are permanently on indicating the ABS and EBS needs serviced. The fault code is c0020-01which indicates the known malfunction involving the anti lock brake system module and anti lock brake system control. While these faults are present the cruise control also doesn-??t work. This is a well documented and known issue with certain model years Ram 2500 and 3500. My truck had approximately 57,000 miles when the faults began.

- Lexington, IN, USA

problem #140

Feb 072023

2500

  • miles
The abs and traction control lights stay illuminated on dash. No abs, traction control, or cruise control. Abs module looks to be the problem

- Belton, MO, USA

problem #139

Feb 152023

2500

  • miles
ABS and Tracton control

- Florence , AL, USA

problem #138

Jul 242023

2500

  • miles
ABS light comes on screen along with traction control. Immediate loss of cruise control while traveling 70 MPH pulling 10,000 lbs on a highway. If brakes go on that everyone's safety on the road is at risk. I have not had it to dealer but have had a mechanic put his code reader on it. Warning lamps for this were the ABS light and traction control light.

- Kaukauna, WI, USA

problem #137

Mar 222023

2500

  • miles
my vehicle and hundreds of other owners are having bad HCU/ABS units that turn OFF the ABS and traction control on our ram 2500's.

- Arnaudville, LA, USA

problem #136

Jun 012022

2500

  • miles
At around 50,000 miles the ABS light started coming on. This affects traction control and speed control. Dealer said it was the ABS Control Module and is a known issue but not a recall. Finally repaired at my cost of $ $1,103.32. st 57,377 miles on 9/13/2022. Less than 12 months later it is doing it again on 7/29/2023 at 69,649 Miles. This seems to be hazard as the ABS does not work or traction control. Also cuts off the cruise control when it occurs.

- Winnie, TX, USA

problem #135

May 012023

2500

  • miles
Abs/ traction control light comes on and off lose all cruise control. Get code c0020-1.

- Clayton, GA, USA

problem #134

Jul 162023

2500

  • miles
Intermittent Abs Failure. Kicks off cruise control and looses ABS brakes and traction control. Very dangerous. Lost this ability while pulling my RV Camper on wet roads. Went into other on coming lane do to sliding and skidding. I guess this is a very well known issues with no recall or information from Mopar\ Ram to the owners. This almost killed me My wife and my 3 year old grandson.

- Akron , NY, USA

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