10.0

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

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2018 Ram 5500 Owner Comments

problem #7

Jun 042024

5500

  • miles

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

The ABS module has failed. This has caused the service ABS light to come one, the service electronic braking system to come one, and the service electronic throttle control light to come on. The module according to Chrysler is part number 68347099AC which is unavailable at any dealer in the country. We have called many dealers and they have searched for the part to no avail. We have contact Mopar corporate and they told us there is no update on this part. We feel that operating the vehicle is unsafe but we don't know what to do without the part. Chrysler has offered no assistance. I have attached photos of the check engine lights as well as a photo from the scan tool showing the failure of the module - it cannot communicate.

- Readfield, ME, USA

problem #6

Nov 022023

5500

  • miles
Twice in the past year I have experienced a loss of the ABS braking system. Warning messages appear to service the ABS braking system as well as a general braking system malfunction. This loss of ABS is intermittent. I have taken it to the dealer to have it fixed both times, and they have replace the hydraulic control unit and ABS module. Mechanic told me this is a very common problem with these trucks. I was put at risk by not having a functioning ABS.

- Bokeelia, FL, USA

problem #5

Oct 092023

5500

  • miles
Abs/Hcs module failed causing intermittent braking issues along with intermittent warning light. Had to replace both the pump and module to resolve the issue. Over $1500 in repair.

- Benson, NC, USA

problem #4

Mar 012023

5500

  • miles

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

ABS system lights flashing, and other alarms show up. Have been told by the dealer the ABS system will not work when lights are flashing, but standard braking will work. This affects the cruise control system and trailer brakes will not work when the system is flashing. Can not use this vehicle to pull my trailer. This is a true safety issue and is causing a loss of revenue. To just tell the public you don't when good parts will be available to fix the issue in not excusable. Dodge / Ram should have to buy the truck back if they can't fix it.

- Lithia Springs, GA, USA

problem #3

Apr 142019

5500

  • miles
ABS traction control vechicle info screen service ABS system ebs system service have had the vechicl fixed multiple times by dealership fixed temporarily than all the alarms go back on after a short time its been fixed multiple time problem always returns

- Summerland Key, FL, USA

problem #2

Jan 052023

5500

  • miles
ABS module has been replaced twice on this truck. The latest was two weeks ago. However the problem of service ABS and service electronic braking messages still appear randomly, killing the cruise control and dinging. The dealership who took 2 months to get the ABS module this time stated that the Hydraulic Control Module was now bad and back ordered forever so I will have to live with it, apparently forever by the sound of it. So now I-??m cruising around in a 15k lb bucket truck with no sign of getting it repaired in sight without buying another for 150k.

- Winter Haven, FL, USA

problem #1

Jan 022021

5500

  • miles
At 95;000 miles abs and traction control lights going on and off on and off, now lights stays on brakes lock up when stopping quickly. Speed control no longer works due to this problem. After a google search I found lots of the same problems with other years and model-??s having the Cummins 6.7 diesel motors.The ABS module fails, but you can-??t replace the module, you have to replace the whole abs unit which is very costly

- Abbeville, LA, USA

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