10.0

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

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problem #350

May 022024

2500

  • miles
My abs system is not working the ETC is not working was told this is because of the abs pump and abs computer. Most safety components related to brakes not working. There are over a thousand complaints to Chrysler about these trucks and still no recall. Please help.

- Pulaski , VA, USA

problem #349

Aug 022024

2500

  • miles
The "Service Electronic Braking System" warning comes on and off intermittently with an annoying "DING" while driving. It never stays on and always just comes on, DING, and goes away but repeatedly. It will eventually go away after driving a bit but then comes back unexpectedly. This also disables the Cruise Control. There are tons of complaints throughout the RAM forums and I see a lot of complaints filed here on NHTSA. The dealer is obviously very aware of the problem as the replacement parts are not available except for months of waiting, if at all. The dealership has not only stated the part is a long lead item and on back-order but it will be $1200 to $1600 for replacement and that part may fail as well!

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #348

Aug 112024

2500

  • miles
Driving the vehicle the alarm dinged and the panel displayed service ABS system, service electronic breaking system. Would go off and on flashing intermittently

- Sherwood, AR, USA

problem #347

Aug 012022

2500

  • miles
The abs control module and HCU are faulty. No parts have been available for a fix. I have now been driving a truck in the north with no ABS, 4 wheel drive, cruise control or traction control. This truck is a hazard to everyone on the road but with no parts it-??s hard to fix it. I only have one vehicle. Tons of people have the same issue and nothing is being done. Ram won-??t do anything, stallantis wont do anything. It-??s just crazy

- New Lenox , AL, USA

problem #346

Aug 142024

2500

  • miles
For the last 3 years the ABS and traction control warning lights come on and off intermittently. This occures every time the truck is driven. I have replaced the ABS control module and the Hydraulic pump unit with new OEM parts and this issue keeps coming back. Driving and towing heavy loads this truck is extremely dangerous (without a functioning ABS system). A recall is urgently needed!!!

- Goodspring, TN, USA

problem #345

Apr 082024

2500

  • miles
Getting the Service Electronic Brake System, Traction Control, and Anti-lock Brake System. First noticed these alarms a couple years ago but they cleared by themselves. Sometime this 2024 Spring, around 70k miles these alarms started again. This time the alarms are nuisance going on and off multiple time a minute all by itself. Cruise control won-??t work when alarms are on. When I checked forums, seems like there is a problem with these modules. The supply of the parts is a problem also. I ordered the parts from Mopar and after I paid for the parts and received an order number. The next day Mopar cancelled my order tell me to go to the dealer. Seems like Mopar is monopolizing these parts.

- Denham Springs, LA, USA

problem #344

Aug 102024

2500

  • miles
On 8/10/2024 at 3.10 PM while traveling 68 mph on an interstate, the vehicle started displaying Service Electronic Brake System and Antilock Brake Failure warnings. This also shut off the cruise control system, causing a sudden and unexpected loss of forward momentum. The warnings would reset and then come on randomly while travelling.

- Williamsburg, VA, USA

problem #343

May 012024

2500

  • miles
Got an ABS fault for a corrupt hydraulic brake unit. So I replaced the unit at the cost of $200.. once replaced I still had an ABS light, traction control light, Brake light. Reading the codes it would tell me that both rear wheel speed sensors failed to compare. Ultimately I got a check engine light for wheel speed sensor 1 failure. So when I rest the code it clears the lights and I lose the speedometer for 25 plus miles. Also renders the 4x4 feature useless on the truck. I took it to the dealership on 8/8/2024 and they attempted to do an update to the ABS module. After the update I lost the speedometer again. I was told that the ABS module will need replaced at the cost of $600 plus labor and program time.

- New Derry, PA, USA

problem #342

Jul 012024

2500

  • miles
The electronic braking system/abs light/traction control light constantly comes on and off every few seconds when driving. Having intermittent loss of anti lock braking system is a hazard.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

problem #341

Aug 052024

2500

  • miles
Driving in normal conditions.. even leaving my driveway ABS light comes on and traction control light comes on. and flashes randomly. Sometimes in doesn't come on for a bit but then will flicker on and off.

- Goshen, IN, USA

problem #340

Aug 032024

2500

  • miles
ABS braking Module and hydraulic control unit on this vehicle has been replaced under warrenty twice (in 2020 & 2022), vehicle now has 59K miles now and ABS has failed again, dash warnings are constant and cannot be turned off. Failed while driving from MO to FL last weekend

- Polk City, FL, USA

problem #339

Jun 012023

2500

  • miles
C0020-01-ABS pump motor control - general electrical failure

- Springtown, TX, USA

problem #338

Jul 102024

2500

  • miles
Abs light and traction control light continue to turn on and when they light up my cruise control stops working

- Springfield, MO, USA

problem #337

Jul 302024

2500

  • miles
ABS notification light and traction control light keep beeping.

- Birdsboro, PA, USA

problem #336

Apr 132020

2500

  • miles
The systems in question are the ABS and Traction Control Systems on my 2018 Ram 2500 6.7L 4x4 Heavy Duty. This vehicle has had issues from the beginning with these systems as the first repair took place at 10,640 miles at the dealership it was purchased from. This took care of the codes/lights for a short period and was covered under warranty but the same issue persisted not too long after mileage-wise. The next time this issue occurred was when the truck had 22,628 miles, the brake fluid was flushed in an attempt to correct the ABS light but was unsuccessful. The truck was then brought to another repair shop to correct the same issue again where the ABS Hydraulic Module, ABS Control Module, and the brake fluid were replaced at 23,702 miles at the sole cost of the owner. As of early July 2024, at 45,000 miles the lights have again started intermittently coming on stating there is an issue with both the ABS and Traction Control Systems and must be serviced. After reading through multiple forums and speaking to other owners, this seems to be a common occurrence and needs to be looked into by the NHTSA due to major safety concerns. Although there were no accidents or police reports in this case, this malfunction poses a major safety hazard for the driver, passengers, and others on the road if a recall is not issued. There should be no reason a $60,000+ heavy duty premium truck consistently has these issues with no accountability and/or repercussions held to the FCA group. My personal concern is for my family as this is our primary vehicle and living where we commonly have inclement weather, if the ABS and Traction Control Systems fail randomly during a storm, this has a high potential to cause major injury or death to both our family and other drivers on the road. Not to mention the potential cost of collision damage to the vehicle(s) and/or other person's property.

- Gonzales, LA, USA

problem #335

Nov 012023

2500

  • miles
Abs light and traction control light come on and off- sometimes stays on and sometimes fluctuates. Been a constant occurrence

- Norristown, PA, USA

problem #334

Jul 292024

2500

  • miles
2018 ram 2500, abs and traction control light came on and front driverside brake locked up cause me to lose control of the truck. Almost hit 2 other vehicles. Now there's a loud grinding noise and seems to be not drivable. Vehicle was towed to my local dealer this morning 7-29-24 (kendall jeep ram chrysler). Was told by a service advisor that I could possibly be a faulty abs module but they do not have any available diesel technicians available to diagnose at the moment. Might be serval days or weeks before they can troubleshoot.

- Homestead , FL, USA

problem #333

Jul 252024

2500

  • miles
Abs control module & HCU module not working properly. Ram brand knows about these problematic modules on the 2014-2018 rams trucks. Now, I can-??t drive my truck since Ram fixes this issue.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #332

Jul 202024

2500

  • miles
Anti lock brake module repetitively fails. First one replaced 7/2021 with 51, xxx miles. Second failed 7/2024 with 69,000 miles. Loses ABS system, cruise control, electronics affect electronic throttle and stabilitrack.

- Mount Vernon, AR, USA

problem #331

Jul 202024

2500

  • miles
ABS and Traction control warnings intermittently go off and sometimes stay on for a while. This causes the truck to not have abs and traction control. Had a bucking issues sliding down a boat ramp yesterday. Truck is under 40,000 miles. This is a well known issue for years now.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

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