2018 Ram 2500 complaints

Since I bought truck with 9k miles abs traction control light has came on, told it was hydraulic control module. Part is on back order and almost impossible to get. Was driving 70 mph on freeway on cruise control all of a sudden warning service anti lock breaking system popped up and cruise control kicked off and brakes locked up. Luckily I was able to control the slide if I was pulling my fifth wheel I might not be so lucky. It pops on and off all the time I have tried to locate this part for awhile now and know this is a common problem with no recall

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving an undisclosed speed, the contact had to firmly depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The ABS, traction control, and electronic service brake warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS sensor module needed to be replaced for the fifth time. The contact stated that the dealer had previously replaced the ABS sensor module four times; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 24,300.

My 2018 Ram 2500 started getting an intermittent "Service Electronic Brake System" console message and light followed by a "Service ABS System" warning. I researched the symptoms online and saw that the NHTSA is currently conducting an investigation into this issue with similar vehicles, and Ram is facing two class-action lawsuits about it. Further research says that this could cause a serious braking issue.

At 35,000 miles on vehicle the ABS and service braking system started alarming and illuminating, stopped for a couple of days then started again, this is a daily driver vehicle. (ABS Module/HCU ?). The alarm is becoming for frequent.

Radio will show back up camera when driving, call cops,call people, turn the station, turs the heat up and A/C on and offd

ABS service light continues to ding. Part replaced 12/2019 @ 6,000 miles. Issue again 5/2023 @ 24,500 miles. Dealership unable to order part states it is defective for 2018 dodge ram 2500 truck. This causes abs failure.

Driving down the highway with the cruise control set and all of a sudden the cruise control stops working and my dash is dinging with service ABS system and service Electronic Brake System. The truck had 78,500 miles when this first happened. Now it does it intermittently while driving down the road. I notice there’s no recalls and it sound like a large problem. Haven’t taken it to a dealer yet.

ABS Control Module defective at 40,000 miles. OBD scanner confirmed issue. Warning lights and dinger sporadically on and off.

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. Additionally, there was a continuous abnormal dinging sound every 30 seconds. The contact stated that the cruise control was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the hydraulic control unit had caused the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer who stated that the parts were previously on backorder, but the vehicle was repaired several months later. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,500.

Getting Code C0020. The ABS light and traction control light go on and off while driving down road. This also disables the cruise control. Seems like alot of people are having this issue with there Rams. Seems like a safety issue with the brakes because its intermittent.

At 36,000 miles have been told I need to replace ABS pump control general electrical failure. Also replace ABS module. Parts are not available and are on backorder. I pull a 25 foot camper and this issue is causing concern with vehicle stopping. Apparently is a big problem as parts are not available and dealers that have part will not release parts so my truck can be fixed.

ABS light come on intermitting, and dealership said it needs a new ABS module, but they cannot get the part because it is under review, so I cannot even get the part.

Dodge had a recall on the drag link. Their remedy was to weld the jam nuts. This causes issues when you need to get an alignment. My truck currently needs an alignment and the steering wheel recentered and no shops are willing to complete it. This causes a huge safety risk while driving and pulling my trailer. The remedy should be for dodge to replace the part as they know it is faulty and unsafe. I would like them to replace the drag link with the new updated part and return my truck to a safe vehicle for my family and I to drive.

I am having an intermittent service ABS warning light. I took the vehicle in for service and they advised that the ABS HCU needs to be replaced. Unfortunately, they said that the part was back ordered till September. Which means my vehicle has an annoying "dinging" as the alert to have my ABS serviced comes on and off, regularly disengages my cruise control, and at times I am without ABS and traction control.

Abs, traction control light comes on for service. Dealer diagnosed as faulty HCU antilock brake systems unit

About every 10 to 15 seconds an alarm sounds and warning sign blinks on dash with message to service anti-braking system and traction control. If cruise control was engaged it disengages and sometimes will not reset until engine is turned off and restarted. Vehicle seems to have braking issues, especially on wet pavement. Brake pads have been checked and are ok. Vehicle odometer has 34102 miles on it. .

Abs / traction lights come on and off intermittently for 2 years now since about 27k miles. It now stays on most of the time. While on, i have no cruise control. A Stare Farm approved repair facilty, Don Shetler Chevy, checked the codes when the lights came on more permanently in October 2022. They state it is the HCU that needs to be replaced. Now out of warranty.

ABS LIGHT AND TRACK CONTROL IS ON AND THE TRUCK IS NOT GETTING TRACTION TO THE GROUND AND MY CRUISE CONTROL IS NOT WORKING WITH THE LIGHT ON.

Brake HCU unit and ABS faulty, cruise control inoperable. Dealer has inspected and reported HCU unit defect and very expensive repair.

This vehicle has had the hydraulic control unit (HCU) replaced once, and the power steering pump replaced twice, with another issue pending resolution. The vehicle has 74,323 miles, under one owner. The symptoms are that the service ABS and traction control system lights and warning indicators will randomly activate, normally after a rough patch of road. The cruise control will not function, nor will the ABS system while this occurs. The dealerships have no replacements, and no estimates of repair.

ABS module system has been replaced twice .. needs to be replaced again per Dodge tech. No parts available. Unsafe to drive vehicle with no power brakes This is not unique to my truck. various individuals having same problem with same model Electrical Instrument cluster with display has been replaced and currently working.

Following a Uconnect update in March 2023 the vehicle exhibited the following errors: rear parking sensors failed, ABS brake failure, cruise control failure. ABS module was replaced 5/5/23 at cost to me of $529.86 by RAM dealer. Per dealer, ABS system will not function as ABS motor (HCU) must also be replaced and is not available pending "engineering review" in late August. Vehicle is like new with 23,000 miles on it. The vehicle is no longer operating as designed by Dodge RAM causing risk to me and others. This is a known issue to the manufacturer and they have failed to issue a recall and correct the problem on this vehicle.

On my way to work one day the check engine light,ABS light and traction control light came on and I thought something under the hood had came loose thought nothing about it and went into work when I came back out and got into the truck the lights where gone no big deal just sorta let it go and since I work out of state this is the truck I drive when I go back to my home state so I drove it 4 hours one way and never had a problem and then on my way back to my work state the truck shut off and wouldn’t start back up for about 45 minutes or so but when it did it had a red lightning bolt,ABS,traction control and check engine light on so I called the dealership and asked them to check on it but by the time they got it in the shop the lights had went back off and they told me that nothing was wrong with it so I went to pick it up the next day but as soon as I got 1/2 a mile down the road it started the same thing brakes going in and out truck shutting off so they paid for it to be towed back and figured out that the egr and the abs brake module was going out and tried to make me pay for everything out of pocket because it had just went out of warranty with ram but it had the extended warranty and keep in mind this truck has 30k miles on it but anyways they replaced the egr but have yet to replace the abs braking module

ABS light turning On & Off randomly causing my traction control to turn off. I’ve read on other ram forms that it caused people to get into accidents or loose complete control of their vehicle. It’s getting out of hand.

2018 Ram 2500 with 50,056 miles on it and the ABS and Traction control light is on again with Code C0020. The first time this happened was July 2020 at 22,300 miles and the dealer replaced the ABS pump motor. It happened again May 2022 at 41,770 miles and the dealer replaced the ABS pump again. Once again the check engine light is on and the pump needs to be replaced again for the third time at 49,900 miles.

The ABS Anti-Lock Sensors keep failing on this vehicle.

Service Electronic Braking System and ABS light is on. I was going 75mph on a highway here in Texas I had 57,487 miles at the time on my 2018 Ram 2500 6.4-liter tradesman crew cab hemi truck. cruise control was on then the light popped up kicking it out of cruise control locking up my back tire for 2 seconds. I called the dealership to see if there was a recall on it they said no. I took it to an aftermarket service center here in Texas and he said the HUC and the ABS module should be replaced at the same time. One of the parts are on backorder its costing me 1,357.98 to replace this. I was doing some research online I notice I wasn't the only one with this issue.

ABS control valve has failed twice was replaced on 11/01/2021 at 67429 miles. On 5/09/2023 truck was put in shop with same problem. Dealer now wants to replace the ABS control valve and the controller

The ABS system failed on my truck while under warranty (around 12,000 miles). I took it to my closest Ram dealer and they “fixed” it by replacing the hydraulic pump associated with the ABS. Everything was fine until about 3 months ago when it failed again. I took it to my local dealer about it and they told me the same part had failed and they would fix it under hood will since it had been with in 3 years. However, after waiting 3 months for a back ordered part to come in, turns out the ABS module failed and it should have been replaced the first time, but since it was not, I am now in the hook for it. Now I am stuck with a 2018 Ram which the ABS has now failed twice within 60,000 miles. This isn’t an isolated incident talking to other Ram owners and judging by the in ability to get replacement parts and needs to be addressed. Thank you. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Driving and abs and traction light error light comes on for about 10 sec and goes off. It did this about 6 times yesterday while driving home. Seeing that hcu module or abs module may be shorting and causing the error to come on. I am seeing online many instances where this is occurring to ram truck owners on 2017 and 2018. I just bought the truck used in April. I don’t know what I should do on this. With less than 50000 miles it seems very bad these units have issues. If there will be a recall and I fix it to make sure I am safe before a recall is done can I get my money back? The contact stated that the parts needed are on back order.

While applying the breaks the vehicle will deactivate ABS and force the vehicle to slide without control. ABS will turn off and on without warning. While using cruse control abs will deactivate and cause cruse control to stop working, causing the vehicle to slow unexpectedly. This has happed while towing a goose neck trailer causing additional pressure on vehicle when sudden loss of cruise control and abs.

Just threw an abs/traction control code "abs pump motor control general electrical failure". I have already replaced my hydraulic control unit in June of last year. So less than a year later the problem happens again. I called for a warranty replacement of the part and was told there has been a stop on the part and will not be available until September 2023. My safety and others safety are at risk due to the heavy loads I haul on a daily basis in the south Florida wet weather.

Vehicle has 62953 miles. Ram service dept says the vehicle needs new engine,pcm,hydro boost assembly, hydraulic control unit, shifter assembly. They repaired the drag link in 2019. This did not solve issue. The tires were being worn rapidly. Ram said they would replace the drag link. Vehicle is drivable but not safe.

The HCU and ABS modules are defetive. After calling several RAM dealerships, parts may not be available until August and they will not have enough parts for everyone. When the service light activates, the cruse control dangerously disengages. Annoyingly, the warning may ding 6 or 7 times and I lose the digital speedometer. I will not be able to register my vehicle as the inspection will fail. I do not know if it is safe to drive. I pull a 5th wheel approximately 6 times per year.

Service Electronic Brake System warning light cycling on and off. ABS, Traction Control, and Cruise Control inoperable.

The ABS, Service Electronic Brakes, and traction control warning alert constantly goes on and off while driving, deactivating cruise control as well. It does it all speeds, in all gears, including on the highway, at 70, in traffic. This is especially problematic in the rain, as I don't know if the ABS will work or not. The alert goes on, resets and goes off, then goes on, then resets, constantly. Sometimes for the duration of the trip, sometimes once or twice. This has been happening since September 2022, for eight months now. The anti-lock brakes or electronic brake system MAY NOT WORK; The problem has been confirmed by an independent service center; The vehicle has not been inspected outside the independent service center; No warning lamps or other symptoms prior to this failure.

The ABS and traction control light is flashing on and off when driving, even though it's a 2018 it only has 7000 miles on it this is a well known problem and is a safety issue. RAM TRUCKS should be taking care of this issue liked they did with the 2019- 2022 modle years trucks I'm also aware of class action law suits for this same problem so that tells me there are many of the same model year trucks having this problem.

ABS light goes on and off. ABS/BRAKE warning with Service Electronic Braking System alert, throws code C0020-01. Sometimes I can drive an hour with no issue then other times it the error will occur many times, on and off the whole drive. Cruise control seems to stop as well. With ABS not failing at random times it's impossible to know if breaking it will be safe when needed. This issue has occurred multiple times (repeatable) and continues as of this report.

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF ABS/HCU RESULTING IN NO ABS, CRUISE CONTROL, OR TRACTION CONTROL. UNABLE TO FIND THE PART IN QUESTION, DEALERS WANTING NEARLY $2000 FOR REPAIR ON UNACCEPTABLE TIMELINE. UNABLE TO HAUL SIGNIFICANT LOADS WITH TRUCK (I.E. CAMPER OR EQUIPMENT/TRAILERS). DOING RESEARCH I FOUND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS TRUCK AND NO RECALL WAS EVER ISSUED. HCU PARTS ARE NOW RESTRICTED AND EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE IF ONE DOES MANAGE TO FIND ONE. CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS INITIATED AGAINST CHRYSLER IN CALIFORNIA. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN KNOWN ABOUT FOR YEARS NOW AND SHOULD BE MADE KNOWN TO ANYONE THINKING OF BUYING A RAM. I LOVE THE TRUCK BUT IT IS UNSAFE AND INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT TO REPAIR AT THIS TIME CAUSING SIGNIFICANT HEADACHES FOR MY FAMILY.

The ABS system has been damaged since September 23, 2022 and I went to the dealer in West Palm Beach and the one in Ocala Fl and none of them have the part. And it's not just me, there are many people with the same problem.

-Dash warning lights and audible warning intermittently and repeatedly flashing "Service Anti-Lock Braking System" and along with warning "Service Electronic Braking System". Yes it is available for inspection. -Intermittent failure of the Anti-Lock and Electronic Braking System due to faulty OEM parts is a very serious risk in the event of heavy braking to preventing an accident. Mine and my families lives are at a great risk because of this! -No, the vehicle has not been to a dealer or service shop yet. A quick Google search of this issue shows it is now a very big common problem showing up among thousands of Chrysler/Dodge/Ram owners reporting the issue. I am very concerned about driving the vehicle now because of this problem from reading/hearing some other peoples stories of this common issue happening to their vehicle(s). -No inspections has been done to the vehicle/components as of yet. -No warning lights or issues before whatsoever until Friday May 5, 2023. That is when the dash warning lights starting displaying the issue.

ABS lights flashing on dash, intermittent at times, sometimes all the time. Deactivates cruise and traction control. Dangerous when hauling loads. Sudden loss of cruise almost caused an accident.

My ABS (Anti-Locking Braking System) module on my brakes has failed for the second time with only 26,900 miles on the truck. The dealer replaced the ABS Module and pump in 2020 and just inspected it on May 3, 2023. I was told i will have to drive it as is until it is possibly fixed in August 2023, when part might be available with no guarantee on date.

ABS service light comes on intermittantly disabling tracktion control systems, cruise control, and other systems. Taken to dealership and told not a recall item but it known defecton make/model. Told cannot order parts until August and repair not available until potentially september.

Abs module and hcu failed. Unable to have abs. Ram does not have the pump and is redesigning it and won’t be available until aug 2023. I am driving without abs until then. The hcu pump was replaced less than 2 years ago.

The ABS module and HCU pump failure resulting in intermittent brake failure at highway speed.

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control warning lights were flashing intermittently. While starting the vehicle, the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated he replaced the ABS control module and the HCU. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who flashed the system. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

I purchased my 2018 Ram 2500 mega cab from Grieco Ford in Delray Beach 4 days ago. As I was driving home, the ABS service, electric braking system and anti lock braking service lights came on. Took it to New Smyrna Beach Jeep Dodge Ram, they plugged it in and said the HCU needed replaced and was it n back order until September. I don’t know what to do.

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the ABS warning light, HCU warning light, traction control, and cruise control warning light illuminated. Additionally, the service warning light was illuminated, and the speedometer went blank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle with code C0020-01 (HCU Motor Failure). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

ABS brakes and skid control is constantly alarming. Replaced ABS module and HCU module in 2021. Started malfunctioning again in early 2022. Have been waiting since then until now and have yet to have ABS system repaired. Was told by RAM that it would be at least end of June 2023 before repair is available.