10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 1,906 miles
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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
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
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
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
C0020-01 ABS Pump Motor Control Electrical Failure.
- Crockett , CA, USA
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
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
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
ABS HCU/and pump failure. Truck dies. no Brakes
- Montpelier, VA, USA
Service ABS system/ Electronic break system warning light came the dash control. When that happened in September of 2020 I lost traction control and cruise control on my truck. Since this accrued I-??ve had several near misses of accidents do to lose of ABS system. I have not had it looked at by the dealership due to the fact that two family members have the same truck with the exact problems. They took their trucks into dealer. The 2021 was fixed under warranty and the 2017 truck was repaired out of pocket to dealership.
- Kountze, TX, USA
I have a 2018 Ram 2500 - 6.7 Cummins diesel, The service ABS system and service electronic brake system dash lights come on and go off constantly. Every time they come on there is an alarm that goes off, and it also kicks the cruise control out. This problem started had around 32,000 miles and has continued to now 71,000 miles. I have tried multiple times to have this, diagnosed with a system reader with no luck. Have had the system reset also with no luck. I-??ve read on multiple Dodge/Ram forums that this is an ongoing problem with 2017-18 and up Rams that they refuse to address. Any information would greatly be appreciated to get these problems resolved as it appears there are multitudes of people having the same issue. Thank You Note: The mileage on the pictures below is not when the problem started, these were a picture of the lights that I could catch in between them coming on and going off so I could show the mechanic what was happening.
- Trussville , AL, USA
The ABS module is bad. Can not drive the vehicle for fear the brakes will fail, especially when pulling a trailer loaded with animals (farm). This is ridiculous, a $86K vehicle with less than 40K miles (we have not driven the truck in over a year) because of a faulty part that the company will not own up to. PLEASE have MOPAR/RAM/Chrylser own up to this faulty part and issue a recall ASAP. When the brakes lock up and someone dies, that will be a real issue. Sincere thanks,
- Ambrose, GA, USA
The ABS light came on and went off intermittently, which also disabled the cruise control when the light was on. Eventually the light stayed on. Most recently the start button quit working properly. We have had it at the dealership twice with no results. We have talked to the dealership many times and been getting the run around. The latest was today and was told the parts are back ordered until 2024. They have not given us any paperwork because we do not have to pay. We also have and had the radio (main computer) replaced a couple of times and the screen still blinks randomly.
- Osceola, WI, USA
ABS and traction control light on. This is a well known issue with the Ram 2500 years 17-18. I pull a toy hauler with 2 motorcycles in it. This is a 28 foot trailer. I did not not get in an accident but I have no traction control or ABS at this moment. Tires will spin very easily in this truck in the rain. Had the back end step out leaving work crossing traffic as I had no ABS intervention and it was coming off of a big hill. The dealer should be covering this. I have an appointment to have it looked at and was told the ABS units are on back order till February which makes perfect since because they are all failing. Hopefully by the time I have my appointment this will be covered after reading about the lawsuit against them. Apparently they recalled the 19-22 vehicles for the same issue.
- Greenville, SC, USA
Lights on won-??t go off
- Villa Rica, GA, USA
ABS system failure, recirculation pump failure, code C0020, Ran off road while ABS and traction control was off during wet conditions. Unsafe to drive due to safety failure on ABS.
- Atmore, AL, USA
ABS/traction control sensor issue. I believe it to be a faulty sensor or sensor connection issue which is causing my service brake light to chime and light up at every bump in the road. While driving even just a short distance my service brake light/alert chime goes on and off sometimes every 2-3 seconds and while driving on the freeway my cruise control disengages every time the brake warning pops up. Upon researching this issue I've found thousands of Dodge Ram owners complaining of the exact same issues and dealerships are suggesting they know nothing about this problem.
- Eagle, ID, USA
ABS module or HCU bad. Anti lock brakes not working. Cruise control not working. 4WD not working. Caused issue driving with a load when ABS did not engage and almost rear ended another vehicle.
- Mckeesport, PA, USA
ABS module
- Sheridan, AR, USA
- Bridgewater, VA, USA