10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
924 miles

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problem #38

Aug 012023

3500

  • miles
Have constant issue with ABS system with skid control. Light on and off when you first start for several miles then every few miles. Had it serviced and still issue

- Travelers Rest, SC, USA

problem #37

Aug 212023

3500

  • miles
ABS and electronic brake controll sysetem lights flash on and off while driving

- Swansboro, NC, USA

problem #36

Jul 202023

3500

  • miles
Truck spun out with my baby in the back seat due to not have abs or traction control due to a abs and hcu failure.

- Boynton Beach, FL, USA

problem #35

Aug 062023

3500

  • miles
The traction control and ABS warning lights come on and go off intermittently without cause. When the lights are on, anti lock braking and cruise control are non functional. The ABS portion of this issue is an extreme safety hazard. This is a known common issue of this year vehicle

- Ste. Genevieve, MO, USA

problem #34

Dec 152022

3500

  • miles
Truck has only 11,500 miles Flashing service anti locking brake system -?"& ABS and anti skid lights also flashing Took to Ram -ABS module needs to be replaced around $1200 to fix

- Alpine, CA, USA

problem #33

Aug 072023

3500

  • miles
I am the second owner of this vehicle. Shortly after purchase (mileage 26,401) the Hydraulic Control Unit (Control for Anti-lock braking system) failed. Dodge dealer installed OEM replacement in March 2022. The same component (Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU)) failed again July 2023. Dodge dealer scheduled service/replacement for August 3, 2023. Upon delivery of vehicle for service I am told Chrysler has blocked dealers from ordering any HCU nor are they to use any current inventory on hand. Chrysler has initiated an "engineering investigation" into these parts and is seeking another manufacturer to supply going forward. Chrysler estimates a part may become available by February 2024. Vehicle is used for towing and has no anti-lock braking system in the mean time. I believe this could pose a safety issue.

- Winston-Salem, NC, USA

problem #32

Aug 022023

3500

  • miles
My ABS control module was replaced 2 years ago by David Stanley Dodge in midwest city oklahoma. It is failing again and i have discovered a lot 2017 & 2018 ram 2500/3500 trucks are having the same issue. Last time it cost $800 to fix. I now have to take it back in again to have it fixed again. This is unacceptable. Ram should be recalling this issue on these trucks.

- Shawnee, OK, USA

problem #31

Jan 072022

3500

  • miles
The ABS system failed. It flashes on and off randomly. I pull a lot of trailers not having ABS is not safe for me or anyone around me. I Tried to get it fixed but the parts are more then a year out is what a dealership told me. The dealership was able to see the problem. I have 2 friends that have a 2018 and a 2017 Ram 3500, and both have the same problems.

- Woodland, WA, USA

problem #30

Jul 202023

3500

  • miles
ABS System, Traction Control and Cruise Control. Issues with ABS system taking out the cruise control and cause vehicle speed to decrease with out control increasing risk of a rear end collision. The manufacturer is very aware of the problem and the control unit is on back order for about 9 months. This is an intermittent problem that some times does not occur during the course of a day and sometimes it will flash 100 times a day.

- Williams, AZ, USA

problem #29

Jul 152021

3500

  • miles
ABS warning has been going on and off for 2 years This is the same problem that the current class action lawsuits make reference to. I have had this problem for a long time and parts to repair it have not been available. Recently my wife ran into a bullard in a wet parking lot that she felt was a result of the antilock brake system. I only use the truck when it is absolutely necessary due to this problem. It scares me to think that I might not be able to stop this heavy vehicle. I hope this gets resolved soon.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #28

Jun 012023

3500

  • miles
Driving on gravel road and each bump will cause the ABS service light to come on and disable my ABS and ASC to stop working. also on hwy with small bump ABS service light comes on disabling my ABS, ASC, and cruise control. Dealer says part is on back order for the next 9 Months so i must drive my truck without theses Safety systems until the part comes in. Dealer says it is the ABS pump and that it is a know issue and that is why i must wait for 9 months because so many trucks are failing.

- Toledo, OR, USA

problem #27

May 042023

3500

  • miles
The ABS and Electronic breaking lights keep go on and off each time it does it it turns off the cruise control

- Pine Grove, LA, USA

problem #26

Dec 012022

3500

  • miles
My ABS lights come on at 37000 miles, the code reads C0020-01 which is the hydraulic control unit. There are no parts to replace these units which means no ABS brakes. After looking in to this issue it seems to be a issue with the 2017 and 2018 models.

- Weatherford, TX, USA

problem #25

Oct 312022

3500

  • miles
ABS Pump Motor Control electrical failure. Bad ABS pump and module.

- Howe, TX, USA

problem #24

Mar 142023

3500

  • miles
While operating my truck the ABS warning light will activate and and deactivate intermittently. Yes, my vehicle can by inspected upon request. While braking the ABS will not engage causing emergency braking to be much more difficult and dangerous. The ABS failure has been confirmed by my mechanic. My vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police or insurance reps. The problem was initially hidden by the dealership that sold me the truck. I don't know how they managed to do it, but the issue was not disclosed by them.

- Dallas, GA, USA

problem #23

May 222023

3500

  • miles
Problem is ABS and traction control light randomly come up with warnings to service systems.

- Bartlett, TN, USA

problem #22

Nov 092022

3500

  • miles
The ABS and hydraulic brake failure comes on multiple time while driving. I-??m told this disables 4x4, anti lock brakes and cruise control. Part is on back order and could take up to 4 months to arrive and cost up to $800 to replace

- Pass Christian, MS, USA

problem #21

Dec 292022

3500

  • miles
The abs light as well as the service electric braking system continues to go off. I-??ve taking the truck to the shop and they say I need a new abs brake module. I-??ve been waiting over 5 months and now they tell me parts may be available in September 2023. The truck -?? dings-?? everytime the abs light comes on about every 2 seconds and is driving me crazy. The truck only had 50k miles. Again the constant dinging is driving me insane. Dealer says there-??s no way to turn the ding off and I just have to deal with it. I shouldn-??t just have to deal with it. Truck is still under warranty.

- Erie, MI, USA

problem #20

Apr 032023

3500

  • miles
For the second time we are getting the intermittent "Service Electronic Braking System" warning on our 2017 Ram 3500HD. The first on 4/21/2020 @ 15293 miles resulted in replacement of the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit and Controller Module under warranty. Now the same issue is occurring again @ 26500 miles and of course out of warranty. When this happens both the Anti Lock Brakes and Stability Traction Control functions are not operative per the warning lamps. This can be a significant safety concern. Twice in 10,000 miles should trigger a concern and maybe a redesign-recall..

- Califon, NJ, USA

problem #19

Feb 012023

3500

  • miles
Service ABS which is a known problem

- Winnsboro, TX, USA

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