10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,906 miles

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2018 Ram 2500 Owner Comments (Page 5 of 17)

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problem #259

Mar 082023

2500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

ABS and traction control lights keep turning on and off. Truck currently has no ABS.

- Severna Park, MD, USA

problem #258

Jan 022024

2500

  • miles
Electronic Braking system failure affecting the ABS system, Traction control, and cruise control. It puts the safety of everyone in the vehicle and on the road at risk because the ABS and cruise control will fail causing an unexpected adverse conditional that can lead to an accident. This is a known problem for RAM and their is no fix at this time other than making the customer pay out of pocket for the broken parts to be replaced with the same parts that will fail shortly after. There needs to be a recall and a permanent fix from RAM

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #257

Oct 012023

2500

  • miles
Brakes when depressed do not pull equal. No cruise control. 4 wheel drive is not working properly. Traction control not functioning properly Have brought vehicle to a garage. Abs/hcu unit is the problem.

- Marquette, MI, USA

problem #256

Jan 162024

2500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I-??m receiving two codes; Service Antilock Brake System and Service Electronic Braking System. I met with my mechanic this morning and he said that this is a very common problem with the 2018 Ram 2500. Since this is a reoccurring safety issue i feel that Dodge should resolve not the owner. Should I get in an accident from a break failure who is responsible?

- White Springs, FL, USA

problem #255

Jan 082024

2500

  • miles
Radio keeps going out and turning off, and then comes back on with different stations. Next is my outside mirrors on both side, heater to mirrors don't come on at all to defrost

- Ceres, CA, USA

problem #254

Dec 202023

2500

  • miles
ABS and Traction control has been lost and have created a safety risk especially during inclement weather. The ABS pump or the ABS control Module is faulty in multiple years Ram vehicles. I believe based on forums there is a recall issue with these parts.

- Center Point, IN, USA

problem #253

Nov 182023

2500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

ABS and Traction control lights keep going on and off, this still continues and it looks like Ram knows this is a safety issue. Dealers have no parts for repairs

- Manteca, CA, USA

problem #252

Oct 202023

2500

  • miles
The HCU in which controls your ABS and Traction control will malfunction while driving down the road when this happens you have no ABS, traction control or cruise controls. The dealer part is unavailable through the dealer due them saying that they are reviewing it. This is a major safety concern due to the fact if you are traveling and it malfunctions and need to stop quickly you cannot or if it malfunctions and have cruise control set to a speed it will slow you down and can cause an accident. When vehicle was carried to dealer and asked what to do the dealer just said to drive it and don-??t follow to close to anyone, that is not the answer that needs to be given.

- Hanceville, AL, USA

problem #251

Dec 202023

2500

  • miles
The display in the center console keeps asking if i want to update the clock. Nothing stops it from constantly popping up-??going off-?? popping up. Truck only has 25000 miles

- Nicholson, PA, USA

problem #250

Jan 112022

2500

  • miles
Traction control/ABS illuminated on dash board as error codes. When driving at any speed the brakes are grabbing the rotors without touching the pedal. The feel is like tapping on brakes. I've replaced wheel bearing hubs for ABS speed sensors, replaced all speed sensors. Replaced the ABS MODULE and HCU MODULE and to no avail. Chrystler has had the main components on backorder. The error codes are targeting both components ABS and HCU. The Ram community has the same concerns as I do. This issue should be recalled because the ABS and HCU prevent from fish tailing and erratic traction

- Trussville, AL, USA

problem #249

Feb 012023

2500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

ABS/TRACTION CONTROL intermittent alarms. Vehicle alarms on and off constantly. Dealership has said they have no fix except replace all ABS electronics for about $4000 and can not guaranty it will work. This constant alarm turns off the Cruise control.

- Highlands, TX, USA

problem #248

Dec 012023

2500

  • miles
ABS Brake system failure. Multiple reports of -??17--??18 yr models with exact problems.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #247

Jan 062024

2500

  • miles
Truck throws code C0020-01 and my ABS and traction control lights on dash board start to go in an out. Proposes a HUGE safety risk. Truck has 48,000 miles which puts it out of the warranty that covers this issue. Lots and lots of info online about this being a common issue and RAM has yet to recall it still.

- Cincinnati , OH, USA

problem #246

Nov 102023

2500

  • miles
Intermittent ABS / traction control light and dinging! 49000 miles. Just like every other person complaining about the same exact issue on 2018s. I-??m a disabled vet with a family of four on a single income. I can-??t afford a 1200 abs module that lasts only 1-2 years. Clearly this is a major manufacturer issue, experienced by many Americans. This needs to become a recall. This is [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Riverton, CT, USA

problem #245

Jan 052024

2500

  • miles
abs traction control light abs brakes dont work

- Minford, OH, USA

problem #244

Jul 152023

2500

  • miles
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) issue is present on my vehicle. The problem is intermittent and occurrences cannot be predicted, duration fault varies, sometimes repeatedly cycling fault/no fault/fault etc. When the fault occurs cruise control is either canceled (if active) or not available. Occurs at varios speeds. Please refer to NHTSA's open investigation (NHTSA Action Number: PE22012).

- Peru, NY, USA

problem #243

Dec 192023

2500

  • miles
The abs and traction control keep going in and out and is very unsafe to drive such a large truck. I called dealership and they don-??t have the abs module and haven-??t had it for over a year. So they know it-??s an issue and can-??t give us any since manufacturer is at fault. My abs and traction don-??t work. Thank you

- Winston Salem, NC, USA

problem #242

Sep 142023

2500

  • miles
Vehicle showing Electronic Brake System as well as Antilock Brake system and traction control system not working. Pinging all the time, currently 165,000 miles on truck. Same issue was dealt with on 8/15/2020 with 39512 miles on truck. Was an out of pocket expense for $927.10 to fix this very important safety related issue. The cruise control is also affected by these messages and will not work. This is known issue around the country with these trucks and something must be done. If folks don't have money to fix or parts to get fixed we will just drive these safety hazards down the highways and jeopardize ourselves and others. What is your fix to this known problem because you all obviously are not correcting the issue for the known problem.

- Sealy, TX, USA

problem #241

Dec 212023

2500

  • miles
Hcu system failed now trucks and system is messed up, can-??t use cruise control and nervous too drive the truck for safety reasons. Dealer says it could be months for a new system

- Decatur, IL, USA

problem #240

Jul 152023

2500

  • miles
ABS/Traction Control warning alarm constantly going off, and affecting cruise control.

- Brighton, TN, USA

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