10.0

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

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problem #370

Sep 112024

2500

  • miles
ABS needs service. Was quoted 2k from Dodge for repairs. As well as electric brake system not working Chrysler told me it is safe to tow my 10000 lbs rv with the errors and no ABS.

- Middletown , NY, USA

problem #369

Sep 112024

2500

  • miles
ABS service light was intermittently coming on and off for a period of time and now is constantly on. This results in constant beeping and also prevents the cruise control from working.

- Todd, NC, USA

problem #368

Jun 012021

2500

  • miles
I bought my 2018 Ram Truck in 2019 new from a dealership. the first sign of a problem started at about 25,000 mi. It started sending tones with the message "Service Electronic Braking System" and "Service Antilock Brake System". It would toggle between these two messages and sound warning tones while the truck is in operation. The first shop I took it to replaced my carburetor. That was not it. I then took to a Diagnostic Shop and the message from the computer read: ABS pump motor control general electrical failure. On the dash it also shows the icon for slippery road conditions. Looking on the internet i realized that this is affecting 2017's and 2018's. There are a lot, maybe all of them being affected by this potentially dangerous malfunction.

- Lakewood, CA, USA

problem #367

Aug 092024

2500

  • miles
Constant on and off of abs and traction control due to abs module and hydraulic control unit failure. It-??s a known issue by fca.

- Dumfries, VA, USA

problem #366

Aug 012024

2500

  • miles
ABS and traction control modules randomly deactivate leaving 20,000 LBS of truck and trailer without the ABS and traction control system to aid in emergency stopping. This is A KNOWN ISSUE to Ram who refuses to acknowledge and properly recall and provide replacement parts on some of the most heavily used tow vehicles.

- Coppell, TX, USA

problem #365

Aug 222024

2500

  • miles
Truck chimes and says service ABS brake system and service electronic brake system. Traction control and ABS light pop on and off intermittently while driving.

- Manorville, NY, USA

problem #364

Sep 052024

2500

  • miles
Two issues with my truck. #1. The ABS HCU was replaced under warranty once. I am now at 75k miles and it is doing the same thing again. Difference is I'm having to pay for it. #2. The Clock Springs has been replaced once already and now needs it again. I paid the first time and am now having to pay again!!! Absolutely not acceptable!!!

- Bauxite, AR, USA

problem #363

Sep 052024

2500

  • miles
Second time my antilock brakes module has gone bad with 56000 miles not covered under warranty. Cost me $1700 to fix a little over two years ago. It went out again today and they said they wouldn't cover it. I have been reading about this and it's a major problem with many Ram trucks. I feel it should be taken care of on a recall and not having to pay every time it goes out. Ram knows this is a big problem and not doing anything but taking my money. Thank you

- Camden, TN, USA

problem #362

Sep 132022

2500

  • miles
ABS control module fault code. Seems to be a lot of people having issues with this on 2017 and 2018 year model trucks. A class action would be nice or some sore of solution for ram to make a permanent fix.

- Seneca, SC, USA

problem #361

Sep 012024

2500

  • miles
Hitting bumps causes an intermittent chime and notification alerting me that the Antilock Breaking System and Electronic Breaking System need service. Both the ABS and traction control lights are illuminated. I contacted my local dealer and they indicated that this isn't an immediate safety concern and is due to an electrical issue for which they haven't solved. They quoted me $1,600 for the replacement of the Anti-Lock Brake System Module and Hydraulic Control Unit. After some online research, it seems that this is a common issue with many resulting in total brake failures. A potential brake system failure should be a recall for obvious reasons.

- Georgetown, TX, USA

problem #360

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 #359

Aug 112024

2500

  • miles
ABS pump motor control and anti-lock brake hydraulic unit is out again. first time replaced at dealer on 12/27/2019 second time8/10/2022 and now ABS light flashing again for about 3 weeks now with code c0020-01. This should be a recall it is very dangerous to be hauling heavy equipment with this reoccurring problem approximately every 20,000 miles or so.

- Nederland, TX, USA

problem #358

Jun 122024

2500

  • miles
Service Electronic Braking System and Service Antilock Braking System lights have been popping on the dash for the last two months nonstop at random times. Sometimes I can drive for hours and not see them, then other times they flicker on and off constantly. It-??s very frustrating as my truck has only 27000 miles for a 2018. I-??ve checked rear wheel sensors and found a tiny bit of metal shavings which from what I-??ve read could be wheel bearings but still don-??t know a for sure answer. I-??m about tired of chasing down this rabbit trail. What caused this was I was backing my trailer and I started to spin a little and the lights came on so I clicked into 4x4 and lights stayed on. I turned the truck off and thought nothing of it and next morning truck had no lights on that day. But ever since then I-??ve been plagued with them going on and off.

- Thrall , TX, USA

problem #357

Aug 272024

2500

  • miles
ABS control module/pump very common problem with this year truck that Fiat/Stellantis needs to address.

- Moweaqua, IL, USA

problem #356

Aug 292024

2500

  • miles
Abs traction control light

- Perry, GA, USA

problem #355

Oct 012023

2500

  • miles
error code c0020-01abs/hcu pump motor control. i am one of thousands with the problem of getting abs and traction control lights flashing on my dash of my truck. it takes away my abs brakes my cruise control and the trailer brakes. i use my truck to pull a large trailer which has forced me to stop using my truck and it is now useless to me.please help us all and force ram to recall and fix our problem. my truck is a 2018 2500 and has 18,000 miles on it. and now i can not use it.

- Canton, PA, USA

problem #354

Aug 102024

2500

  • miles
C0020 error code. Required replacement of ABS system's HCU (hydraulic control unit). Vehicle's ABS and electronic braking systems warning systems would flash. Loss of cruise control when the warning light came on. Vehicle lacked ABS made especially dangerous in wet road conditions while towing.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #353

Jun 192024

2500

  • miles
This complaint is the same as many seen by googling this problem. There-??s a beep and then the ABS and traction control light come on. Message is given to service abs system. Then the message goes off and returns a few seconds later. this happens consistently during the driving duration. This only happens about every other driving session, but when it happens, it-??s consistent. This is a known incident that is happening in 200s perhaps thousands of drivers. It sounds like a malfunctioning part to me, plus I have no idea if I have a real issue. I called ram care with no help.

- Germantown, TN, USA

problem #352

Aug 212024

2500

  • miles
ABS and TCS modules failing cruise control and abs unavailable when lights appear on dash. Vehicle not inspected by authorities or dealer at the moment will take to service center shortly.

- Seven Valleys, PA, USA

problem #351

Aug 202024

2500

  • miles
ABS Pump Motor Control: General Electrical Failure code-C0020-01

- Duncannon, PA, USA

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