2018 Ram 2500 complaints

I was driving my truck home from Wyoming and my ABS and Traction control lights started to go on the Fritz which caused me to lose cruise control while pulling my camper trailer that weighs 10k pounds with my family in the vehicle.

The ABS and traction control lights are staying on and the truck only has 8,200

57,XXX miles on truck. 11 months out of full warranty. HCU and ABS unit failing at random times during normal driving conditions. Keeps throwing service abs, and service electronic brake controller. On off, on off, on off non stop, constantly the whole time truck is being driven its almost undeliverable. ABS unusable stability control not available traction control not available

My ABS service light keeps intermittently coming on and then off. Sometimes days go by without coming on. The all of sudden it comes on. Brakes feel like they are working but brake pedal seems soft. This is a safety issue. Vehicle is awaiting dealer inspection.

Hydraulic control unit has failed on the ABS system at 50k miles causing breaks to lock up when wet or heavy load also loss of traction control. Tried to get fixed immediately in April 2023 but was told no stock by dealer and still waiting. I feel that the truck is unsafe to drive but I have no options to have it fixed. I had a previous repair done at he dealer with the same issues at 15k miles while under warranty.

On my 18 ram 2500 there’s a problem with the ABS module and controller truck has 49620 miles on it I’ve seen so many others on your website with this problem I can’t see why there’s not a recall from y’all yet because clearly we LOOSE ABS AND A 10000 pound truck that is bought for towing and pulling gos into a full blown slide all over the road then off the road with my camper in tow with or without a trailer behind it makes a VERY DANGEROUS Situation, and don’t know why ram is no fixing the problem

ABS light beeps, service antilock brake system light goes off, swirly lines light goes off.

This is the second time I have had the HCU fail, first time was replaced was at 40653 mile (July 22, 2022) and now again I have the same problem at 46486 miles (Jun 4, 2023), less than 11 months after repair. I use my truck to pull at 12,000 lb. 5th wheel RV so beeping every 3 seconds, no ABS, no cruise control, no traction control is not good.

ABS & Traction Control warning off/on on irregular basis Turns off cruise control each time the warning lights activate

ABS and HCU service problems

I was using my cruze control on the interstate in the rain when I heard dings from my dash and kicked my Cruze control off. It said service electronics breaking system and service abs system. It flashed my abs light and my traction control light. It cause my truck to start sliding and luckily no one was close to me and I was able to gather it up but my brakes did not feel right. From my research this is a very common issue with my truck to the point you can’t get the part to fix it.

ABS system keeps coming on and off saying to repair. Code C0020 ABS pump motor ctrl pulls up on scan reader.

2018 Ram 2500 ABS issue. ABS warning light and traction control lights flashing on and off.

ABS hydraulic control unit failed. less than 25k on vehicle. dash message to service and ABS and traction lights as well. bumps and hard braking seemed to cause this to happen, but originally happened as driving as normal. vehicle was rendered uninspectable by dealership and part was ordered . called chrysler and was told this is a known problem without a recall at this time.

As of 07/10/2023 vehicle Display saying "service electronic braking system" and "service ABS" intermittently. Vehicle is available for inspection. Vehicle has 46000 miles on odometer. upon further research this is a very common problem involving the need to replace the ABS module and HCU to fix the issue. there is a class action lawsuit on this matter. Estimated repair cost is $1700. Failure of these components can cause injury or death. Vehicle is not recommended to be driven with these component failures.

I have a 2018 Ram 2500 I has second abs module failure and dealer still has failed to get my truck fix. the abs failure been failed back in 12/25/2022. with abs failure cruise control is lost also.

The anti-lock braking system will fail intermittently which disengages the cruise control and traction control system as well as cause an audible chime. When this occurs, it may happen once or many times over the course of a few minutes, stop, start again, or stop altogether to reoccur a few days later. The issue appears to be the ABS control/hydraulic control unit issue others report. Loss of anti-lock brakes is a concern in itself; however, trucks in the class of a Ram 2500 are regularly leveraged as tow vehicles. Losing anti-lock brakes and traction control while towing increases risk significantly. In addition, losing cruise control coupled with simultaneous warning lights and chimes creates a significant distraction for the driver which under difficult driving conditions may prove dangerous.

Warning chimes and lights on dash appear stating a problem with antilock brakes and traction control. It appears to be intermittent and I also lose cruise control.

ABS (automatic braking system) audible alarm and visual light comes on constantly. Dodge Ram has changed it twice but it continues to fail. They have said the parts have been on back order for almost a year. Please help me get this safety issue resolved.

My and many other Ram 2500s have a TRACTION CONTROL & ABS unit failures. (HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT) Dealerships across the country have no replacement parts and if they do, it cost upwards of $1,000 and in a lot of cases it will fail again. For the safety of our roadways, Ram needs to be put out a recall for this failure.

ABS control Module 68347098AB Electronic stability control unit- abs module 68143491AB Truck only has 78k miles on it and these have failed. after doing research it is a common problem in these trucks but have not been recalled. This is a $1,200 fix and the part is on back order for months due to the issue of it failing.

Ebs light comes on and I lose traction control and cruise control. Happens more often when humid and/or raining . When I use brakes when warning Iight is on brakes lock up -especially in the wet

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the traction control warning light and service ABS message was displayed. The contact also stated that there was an audible warning chime heard while warning lights remained illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

This is the second time the antilock brake control module has failed and this truck has less than 75k miles on it. The warning lights constantly come on and off and if I needed to brake I am not sure that my antilock brake system would work.

Truck has 67,000 miles and is currently at the dealership for the 3rd time with hydraulic control unit and antilock brake system modules needing to be replaced. Service ABS and service electronic braking system lights constantly blink and alarm is chiming. Dealership says part is on backorder with no ETA.

Abs and traction control

My ABS system has gone out two times since I’ve had the truck. I’m original owner of The 2018. Repaired once under warranty and now at my cost. I feel it’s unusual and unsafe for this to happen in only 80,000 miles

ABS control module and Pump issues cause intermittent braking problems.

I recently have had continuing ABS SERVICE WARNINGS LIGHTS and bells on my dash while driving. I took it to my local garage and they confirmed that the ABS MODULE is defective and needs replaced! No parts available at this time and is . on BACK ORDER. THIS IS A LARGE SCALE PROBLEM. I am now very concerned with driving my truck. AND WILL COST $1000 to repair if and when they can get the parts??

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at slow speeds, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the ABS module was replaced. Since the initial repair, the part had failed an additional three times. After the recent failure, the contact was informed that the part to repair the ABS module was on backorder. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Multiple intermittent warnings for "Sevice Anti-Lock Brakes" and "Service Electronic Brake System". Code C0020-01 for General electrical failure/ABS Pump motor control failure. Warnings seem to occur randomly while driving. Sometimes dozens of times within just a few miles driving. When warnings are present, traction control and cruise control are not available. I am unsure that the anti-lock braking feature will work if needed. Vehicle had ~ 40,000 miles when issue began. Spoke with local dealership. They stated they are aware of the issue and that no parts are available to fix the problems. All attempts to find available replacement parts online has shown all parts to be discontinued or back-ordered with no estimated arrival time for new parts.

When I bought the truck in July of 2022 I worked out of state so I went home (Alabama) to pick it up and on my way back to Indiana (where I was working at the time) and the truck shuts off so I took it to the dealership the following Monday and they told me there was nothing wrong with the truck when they diagnosed it which cost me 300 dollars so I drove it back home and took it to another dealership and they said the same thing So I finally got it into a place that would fix it and it was the egr and the radio that had caused it to shut off but the dealership told me they couldn’t get the parts in to fix the other thing so I would have to wait so I’ve waited 4 months and been to 6 different dealerships since then and they’ve told me that the egr is going out once again and my abs braking module is not any good but none of them can seem to fix it they all tell me that it’s going to be in the shop for at least 3 months but I haven’t gotten a call back from them when I leave and they tell me there going to order it

The components failing are the anti-lock hydraulic control unit and electronic anti-lock module. While the brakes work, the safety of the anti-lock system does not provide controlled emergency stopping. The Manufacturer is aware this is a common problem that has not been reliably rectified leaving drivers at risk of injury Warning messages began showing in June 2020 at approximately 29.5k miles. Research revealed this to be a common issue with the 2018 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks. The local dealer confirmed the issue and noted it as a common problem. The faulty parts were replaced by the dealer under the factory warranty. The warning messages are showing again in June 2023 at approximately 74.5k miles. The local dealer who previously completed the repairs stated this problem has continued to be an issue and must be replaced again.

There is a service electronic brake message along with the service antilock brake, this is an intermittent warning then is a continual lifts on dash. Cruise control shuts down without warning and not sure if any braking components are affected or will have an issue while traveling. I have replaced the recommended components at the dealership and having the same issue in less than 20k miles.

The ABS module and the hydraulic control module have failed twice in 75,000 miles. Not having abs or traction control is a huge safety risk for a truck that is designed to haul heavy loads.

Faulty ABS module causing loss of anti-lock brakes. Results in poor braking and skidding in wet conditions.

My vehicle has intermittent ABS/Traction Control/Service Anti-Lock Brake warnings. Upon trip to the dealership they notified me that I had codes for active wheel speed sensor and a stored Anti-lock Brake Module fault. Upon repair of the Wheel Speed Sensor, I had a reoccurring fault of the same and all ABS/Traction Control/ Service Anti-Lock Brake warnings and the same wheel speed sensor fault. They informed me that they could not order the ABS Pump Module as it was on engineering hold because of an investigation by NHTSA. Please make these people recall the ABS systems on these vehicles as when I look for information it is happening to hundreds if not thousands of trucks. My truck has 125,000 miles on it and has been WELL kept, and Mopar/FCA will not even sell us the parts to make our vehicles safe again. Currently due to the fault I have no cruise control, no four wheel drive, no parking sensors, and NO ABS OR TRACTION CONTROL. Seriously dangerous. Thank you.

Continuously get “ Service Brake System “ and ABS light comes on, Traction Control, and Cruise controls go off. This problem happens constantly every time the truck is driven. Scanner reading shows code “C0020-01” ABS pump motor general electrical failure.

ABS lights flash on the dash, electronic braking system fault, traction control flashing. Intermittent. Research shows replacing HCU will resolve, I will order the part and repair myself but this should be a covered recall since it is a safety concern.

Abs brake pump motor failure. Dealership has replaced with new parts and new parts have failed. Vehicle only has 20,000 miles on it. Not only is there no part’s available but manufacturers tells me I will have to pay the $1700 repairs.

I started my truck on 6/26/2023, and the service electronic braking system light came on, then went off. It has been intermittently coming on since then. When the light is on, I lose ABS, traction control, and cruise control. I had the ABS system repaired under warranty, then again out of pocket in August of 2022 at Ron Carter League City for the same issue. This is a safety concern due to the loss of safety control measures, and needs to be recalled

2018 Ram 2500, ABS and traction control lights cycle of and on resulting in chiming. The result of the effected system is handling and drivability in hazardous weather conditions and snow. When not illuminated Cruise control can be used but will be disengaged once the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminate resulting in the need to respond to a decelerating vehicle. An independent service station has concluded and collaborated with the dealership that the it has a bad ABS Module, HCU or both. Dealer stated parts are not available and are on back order for more than 6 months

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, he noticed an abnormal clicking sound. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the braking system was inoperable. The contact stated that the brakes engaged intermittently while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed and replaced the two rear wheel speed sensors. The failure reoccurred, and the vehicle was taken to the same dealer again and diagnosed with ABS sensor failure; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,223.

The ABS Hydraulic Pump seems to have failed and perhaps took out the ABS control module. Nothing catastrophic happened on road. Simply lost ABS, Traction Control, and Cruise control….and soon $1,500 The hydraulic pump was listed in the Ram Dealer parts system as “Under Engineering Review” for at least a couple months and i can’t find out what that was about, the resolution, etc…. Wanted to log here in case it becomes a regular occurrence on these vehicles.

Ive purchased this truck from the dealer with the remedy Recall 19V-021 back in 2019. my front right tire went bald after 3000 miles. driven. I purchased new tires and got an alignment. the Auto shop told me the could only adjust the to there best ability due to the welded nut on one of the parts on the steering parts. I went for a 600 mile trip and right as i got on the highway the front right tire blew out. I either need the drag link replaced or a better remedy the front right tire is wearing faster then the other three.

I continuously receive “service electronic brake system” and “service ABS” warnings. Every time this happens, the service lights on my dash come on and the trucks “dings” to notify me (very annoying when this happens multiple times in the same trip). These go off and come back on multiple times per driving session. Timing varies, sometimes on and off in seconds, sometimes the entire trip. This started as a one time warning and went away, now it happens every time I am in the truck. I have researched this a little and found that the brake control has a known issue, however no recall has been made to correct the issue. Thanks!

Hard braking for a deer the abs ,traction light came on lost abs and lowbeam lights wile rainy and lost auto wipers

For a few weeks now, my truck has slowly begun to light up and ding, saying “service ABS” but going away. It started to ding continuously and then lit up saying service electronic braking system and ABS. Now I feel as if the only vehicle I own is not safe to drive. I have read the numerous complaints online stating they had the same issue and feel I got sold a lemon with known issues. I cannot knowingly transport my family in a vehicle that isn’t safe. I am a completely disabled veteran and bought this truck with the intention of it being a diesel engine that would last me. Unsure how to proceed.

Reporting back-up camera glitches and/or blanking mirror screen! This can cause serious damage or injury to persons or property and even fatalities.

THE SERVICE ELECTRONICS BRAKE SYSTEM AND TRACKION CONTROLL ERRORS POP ON AND OFF. SOMETIME THEY STAY ON FOR AWHILE. SAFETY CONCERNED I HAVE NO ABS DURRING THESE TIMES THE ERROR IS ON.