2018 Ram 1500 suspension problems

Filed Oct 21, 2026 · Brakes, Suspension · LA

The ABS, brake, and traction-control warning lights on my 2018 Ram 1500 Rebel first appeared in June 2026 and are currently illuminated. During abrupt braking, the rear of the truck can slide sideways, making it difficult to maintain control. In June 2026, I was traveling approximately 50 mph when another vehicle pulled out in front of me. I applied the brakes, and my truck slid sideways off the roadway before stopping in the grass. There was no impact, visible damage, or injury, and no police report was filed. The exact incident date is unknown. The vehicle had approximately 130,000 miles at the time, based on an estimate of my regular driving mileage. The braking problem continues. I leave additional following distance because I am concerned about losing control if sudden braking is necessary. This creates a risk of a collision or another roadway departure. Owner diagnostics using an Autel scan tool recorded active code C2200-49, described as an internal electronic failure of the anti-lock brake module. I suspect an ABS module malfunction, but the cause has not been formally confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. The original OEM ABS module remains installed and is available for inspection upon request. No solder reflow has been attempted. The truck also has an abnormal ride height, and the steering wheel is off center when traveling straight. Aero mode works when selected manually, but the truck no longer automatically enters Aero mode while driving. Whether these symptoms are related to the ABS problem is unknown. I contacted Mopar Cares about the concern and was directed to the dealership to discuss possible goodwill assistance.

Filed Apr 27, 2026 · Steering, Suspension · PA

Since 2021, I've replaced both CV Boot Axles twice and I do not go off-roading. Urban and highway mileage.

Filed Apr 10, 2026 · Driver assistance, Electrical · GA

Car dealership (CarMax) has been not repairing vehicles that are still under warranty and not having loaner vehicles available and having secondary repair shops that are not getting paid to repair warranty issues. My vehicle has been having cv boot issues that have not been repaired as of this date (4/9/2026 .

Filed Mar 13, 2024 · Suspension · FL

I bought my vehicle 10 months ago the Ram 1500 rebel 2018 without knowing its suspensions issues when the cold weather started my air suspension issues started I wen to the dealer they couldn’t do anything about the price to fix is to much to pay at once out pocket for something much rams rebels go through in this case mine the worst part when I did the oil change and alignment the dealer stated that my suspension was to low to do an alignment I have to fix it first and then do the alignment and now if I don’t fix it I have to drive my car unsafely trough the road when honestly I think is something the manufacturer should fix or give me a discount for it’s manufacturer defect that all rams rebel go trough my front suspension is very low and that’s stoping me to get my alignment i never mistreated my car or even press the air suspension button to lower it it just happened when the cold weather started I think is something the manufacture could help me with or at least give me a discount or recall on the vehicle thank you.

Filed Jul 27, 2022 · Suspension · CA

Automatic Air Suspension defective. Truck back 2 wheels remains in "off road" mode while the front 2 tires remain in" plant" mode. Brought to carmax after owning for a month. they brought to dealer where is was serviced and fixed at the time. same issue is ongoing after now 2nd attempt to fix. replaced relay part and broke a week later. now having battery and alternator issues along with suspension is still broken.

Filed Jul 22, 2021 · Suspension · MA

this vehicle it's located at the New England area where winter eats metal. the links and axis axle are exposed to salt on winter months. see images attached. the whole underline vehicle should have a decent anti rust protective coat. the rear transmission cap should be replaced as well.

Filed Jan 3, 2021 · Suspension · 24,472 miles · NJ

The air suspension system on my 2018 ram rebel 1500 keeps failing. I have taken it to the dealership 4 times still to have the problem. As a result, my vehicle is experiencing accelerated wear and tear on other vehicle components, including, but not limited to, the fuses, relays, bolt joints and bushing which in turn affects the alignment of the wheels.

Filed Dec 30, 2020 · Lights, Suspension · 30,200 miles · CA

Fog light housing bracket is worn down, causing fog light to move around/bounce light beam while driving. Causing distraction to other drivers. Front suspension (air leveling suspension) bottoms out to bump stops while driving.

Filed Jul 4, 2020 · Steering, Suspension · 38,000 miles · OH

Started having trouble in the steering. Tightening up and hard to steer. Some thing was wrong with the steering shaft. And with this bad it caused the rack and pinion to go bad. Couldn't get it programmed after the shaft was fixed because of the rack and pinion. So its in the shop now and will be in there for over 2 weeks waiting on the rack and pinion.I have had this truck just over a year and I'm having to put over 3000.00 in it. It was hard to steer going around a corner. The wheel would stick and I would have to turn it back. Trying to back up the wheel was hard to turn.

Filed May 3, 2020 · Electrical, Suspension · GA

I found 4 recalls online for this vehicle, none of which we were notified on and none of which have been checked on, yet this site says there are no un resolved recalls