10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
295 miles

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problem #282

Jan 252024

3500

  • miles
Vehicle began flashing abs light and traction control light. Took vehicle in for repair. Was told this is a known issue and they are unable to aquire parts until june 2024 currently January 2024. Drove on 1-25-24 light was off used the breaks and abs light came on and breaks locked up and continued to skid on the ice almost causing me to go threw a stop sign into a ditch.

- Beaverton, MI, USA

problem #281

Jan 172024

3500

  • miles
Component: ABS hydraulic control unit. Part No 68143491AA Risk: Vehicle lost ABS capability Confirmed: No Inspection: No Warning lamps: Control unit exhibiting similar problems was replaced in 2020

- East Haddam, CT, USA

problem #280

Dec 192020

3500

  • miles
3 yrs ago, took to dealership for light for electronic brake module, was told that the part was on backorder. Picked up truck and was told that they would let us know when part came in, have called and spoken to at least 11 different service reps and a managers (Dodge as well) over the last 3 years. They close the tickets after a certain amount of time and you have to explain yourself over and over and get the same answer, the part is on national backorder. Our warranty expired 10/2023, there is still no recall on our truck but other truck have a recall. I have tried and called the 1-800 number to get help with this matter and still we have a vehicle that we may cause injury to us or others. Please help!

- Nixon, TX, USA

problem #279

Jan 022024

3500

  • miles
Service antilock braking system

- Ruskin, FL, USA

problem #278

Jan 182024

3500

  • miles
Abs brake service light is on and off while driving or when hitting bumps or parked and applying the brakes.it intermediate on then off. This is a low miles vehicle and is used basically to tow from time to time.After doing my research this is a problem with the abs system malfunctioning. Haven reported to a dealer yet but research say these parts are in back order for long waiting periods.

- Clinton Township, MI, USA

problem #277

Nov 122023

3500

  • miles
Continued intermittent ABS light and "service ABS System" message with annoying / distracting chime, Loss of ABS and traction control, I have had several instances when the braking of the truck has been affected and could have easily caused an accident. Between the braking issues and the constant distraction of the vehicle chiming and alerting of a system issue, this needs to be looked into. the number of complaints does not show the actual number of people that are having the same issues. I have talked with several other owners that have had the same issue and the dealership repaired them but not reporting anything.

- Kernersville , NC, USA

problem #276

Jan 022024

3500

  • miles
C0020-01-ABS PUMP MOTOR CONTROL - GENERAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE. Service electronic breaking system Service antilock break system When this alarm happens you lose traction control, ABS breaks, and trailer breaks if towing a trailer this is a huge safety factor.

- Lake City , MN, USA

problem #275

May 012023

3500

  • miles
The ABS and traction control lights come on intermittently on the dash and the message to check the brake system comes on alot. The ABS system doesn't work when the lights are on and they come on alot. This I believe is a safety issue since it came with an ABS system to keep from locking up the brakes when having to brake hard to avoid a collision.

- Brazoria, TX, USA

problem #274

Dec 152023

3500

  • miles
While driving, my "service electronic brake system" and "service antilock brake system" would come on and go off repeatedly. Other times, nothing would happen. Then it would come back on and stay on. Next time, nothing would come on. Shop states that it was antilock brake pump. He said that these are known to be bad but the part is backordered with no timeline available.

- Haubstadt, IN, USA

problem #273

Jan 112024

3500

  • miles
When I was returning from a trip across town my "service electronic brake system " came on with a chime and then went out. This was followed by check "service brake system" which also went out. They stayed off for a few days and then did it again. This condition got more and more frequent. I took it to the dealer and was told that it needed a ABS control module. I felt this was very early for an ABS failure with only 30762 miles on the unit. I now have 48845 miles and the ABS light is coming on and off ( with it's chime ) even when I sit at a traffic light not moving and going down the road it is almost constant. I have read in the Ram forums that this is a common issue. I believe this to be a safety issue. Why have ABS if it's not going to work.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

problem #272

Nov 222022

3500

  • miles
The antilock brake system warning light because it's faulty The brake system affects the speed control And they don't have reliable parts to repair

- Melborne, FL, USA

problem #271

Jan 112024

3500

  • miles
ABS light goes on and off. I took it to a dealer and was told it was a C0020-01 ABS pump motor control electrical failure. There is no fix at this time as Ram is looking into the problem and will not supply any fixes until further investigation. The light and chime goes off all the time and it also cancels my cruise and anti slip. There needs to be a repair for this.

- Box Elder, SD, USA

problem #270

May 262023

3500

  • miles
Starting in May 2023 mu truck has experience intermittent ABS System errors and Service Electronic Braking System service messages. At many times the errors will repeatedly clear and reoccur, sometimes as frequently as once every second or two. Sometimes the error messages come on and remain so for long periods. When in an error state, the ABS system is not functional and the vehicle will not allow activation of cruise control. My RAM dealer has advised that, despite the fact that this issue has been ongoing with RAM trucks for over years, there are no parts available and ETA for a redesigned part has just been delayed 6 months to June 2024. This is a faulty safety system.

- Cypress, IL, USA

problem #269

Jan 102024

3500

  • miles
2018 Ram 3500 has a code C0020-01 anti lock braking pump motor failure. Seems to be a common problem that Ram trucks has not recalled. this is a blatant safety issue that they seem to be ignoring. Parts to repair this issue is hit or miss from what I understand. Please step in and hold ram accountable.

- Hillsboro, OH, USA

problem #268

Jan 092024

3500

  • miles
Getting random ABS and traction control warning lights.

- Oak Harbor, WA, USA

problem #267

Apr 062022

3500

  • miles
Abs electronic brake light issue, brakes spongy and feels like it-??s lost braking power.

- Kingston, TN, USA

problem #266

Oct 112023

3500

  • miles
From what I understand these Ram Pickups have numerous problems with the ABS module and HCU unit going out and our truck has had the same problem we had to replace the HCU unit at only 10876 miles on November 4. 2020 and now we have had the ABS warning lights coming on and took to dealer on 10/11/23 with only 22287 miles and they say we need a ABS module, we are told this part 68347098AB is on back order and as of January we still have not received it and now dealer is telling us they came out with new part number. For ram not to be able to provide parts to fix their defective braking system parts is a safety issue and Ram should make this an urgent recall issue and pay for the replacement. You cannot find the part anywhere and Ram Truck owners are having to drive with dinging warning lights and unsafe braking issues.

- Emory, TX, USA

problem #265

Jun 012023

3500

  • miles
While driving the ABS and traction control warning flashes and dings with every small bump that is hit. Confirmed HCU unit by stans garage in Duncanville

- Midlothian, TX, USA

problem #264

Aug 282003

3500

  • miles
The Anti-Lock Brake & Electronic Braking System error caused the internal Trailer Brake system to shut off trailer brakes just like it shuts off the cruise control when warnings come up on the dashboard. The incident happened Aug 28, 2023 while following my son and my wife in a vehicle ahead of me. I had to change lanes to try to avoid something that suddenly came across in front of my vehicle. I applied the brakes and then the trailer acted like it didn't have any brakes fell over & was totaled. If this was in traffic someone could have been killed. The "Check Anti-Lock Brake System" & "Check Electronic Brake System" warnings started coming up intermittently as I drove my RAM 3500 Diesel truck starting sometime around July 2023. I drove to the local RAM dealer and told them about the problem. They acted like they had never heard of this problem and proceeded to check the error code and then stated they had never heard of this error before. They said they would check with RAM engineering on what needed to be done. They then said there were other similar RAM trucks with the same issue & that the parts were on back order. I finally got an appointment for the dealer to check my truck after sending an email to the Service Supervisor. After they checked my truck on August 16, 2023 they said that my truck needed a new Anti-Lock Brake Control Module. I had seen that many others on the internet blogs had stated that both the Anti-Lock Brake Control Module and the Hydraulic Control Module (HCM) needed to be replaced. I was then told by the service person that the Anti-Lock Brake Control Module would not be available for months (until sometime in December) and the Hydraulic Control Module (HCU) had no date of availability. They also checked with the RAM technicians at the dealership about safety driving the truck and towing a trailer until the part came in. They told me that only the Anti-Lock Brakes may not work so it would be safe to continue to drive it and tow a trailer.

- Renton, WA, USA

problem #263

Nov 012023

3500

  • miles
Service Electronic Brake System Warning. This warning started coming on sporadically. When the warning appears in my dash, I will lose abs function, traction control, and cruise control. This appears to be a common problem with this year Ram truck. The fix is an abs module, and or, a hcu module.

- Denton , MD, USA

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