I am experiencing an Antilock Braking System ('ABS') control module software malfunction that disables the Electronic Stability Control ('ESC') system. Last fall Sept 2024 was the first incident. I was driving back one night to my cabin construction project in Somerset, PA. It rained earlier in the day and everything was wet. I was almost back to the site, my dash lights started wildly flashing. The ESC SYSTEM OFF displayed, the (ABS) light illuminated along with SERVICE THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. The front passenger side tire started to shake, just as I was trying to avoid a large pothole around a bend. My truck slid straight across it and slammed my front end down in the ditch. I had NO CONTROL. It caused my side airbags to deploy and the seatbelts to lock up. I drove out of the ditch, the truck was ok. I was close so i drove to the cabin. The next morning I inspected everything, in addition: the front bumper was bent, fog light hanging, wheel well was bent, and there were a lot of scratches. I am a small business owner, I didn't want my insurance to go up, and was waiting until I could afford to fix it. The latest incidents were during the last two weeks. First, I was driving on a 70 MPH highway, suddenly service air pressure system displayed and passenger tire pressure went to “0”, the ABS and ESC warnings displayed, and that tire started shaking. I pulled over to check the tire thinking I had a flat , but it was fully inflated. I turned off the truck, waited 5 mins then started it back up, "fixed" then drove home. Since then, the truck is randomly locking that brake, while I'm driving. THREE separate times it has locked up. I thought I was dragging something one day as I was backing up. Next day I was backing out of my driveway quickly and it caused me to slide into the road. I test drove away slowly, seemed fine. I went through the three stop signs to get out of my plan. It locked up at the third stop sign, as i turned right almost threw me into the sign.
2019 Ram 1500 brakes complaints
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The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle hesitated. There was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the vehicle. The parking brake, traction control, and ABS warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the stability control and AWD were temporarily unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear sensor was damaged due to the plate dislodging. The rear plate covers the disk brakes had corroded and the bolt had become loosened. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.
The service Anti-lock brake system, and service electronic braking system, along with the lights come on. Also the electronic stability control (ESC) disables, and that light comes on as well. The cruise control does not work either. My truck year model is 2019, and a recall has been issued (reference number 75B/the federal safety agency/24V‑653) for this same problem, but my vehicle was not included for whatever reason. I Attached some pics. I really hope and pray, that y'all will be able to add it to the recall Thank you
I have warning lights stating that there is a problem with the antilock brake system, and another warning about the brakes. The electronic stability light is on , and the truck won't allow me to turn the ESL warning on or off. And also, my cruise control doesn't work, which stems from the ABS . There is an existing recall, which includes the year, make and model of my truck, but for whatever reason, my trucks VIN number is not included on the recall. The recall that I speak of, is : Campaign number: 24V653000 I've contacted RAM, and they said for me ⁶vto take it to the service department, the service department said they can't do anything about it.Sept
When I attempted to suddenly brake once I saw the car in front of me braking, my brakes locked and the truck slid into the vehicle in front of me. The failure of the ESC system did not allow the expected intervention that is relied upon to avoid a vehicle crash without prior warning. I was in the deceleration phase of braking quickly, but the brakes did not respond in a timely manner. I was not made aware of the recall of the ABS control module software until after the accident took place. If I would have been made aware of such a defect I would have taken the precautions and action to repair or remedy the failed system to avoid unnecessary risk to both myself and others. Sep 05, 2024 Manufacturer Recall Number: 75B the federal safety agency Recall Number: 24V‑653 Recall Status Recall Incomplete Summary Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard ("FMVSS") 571.126 S5.1.2 ESC Functionality requires that the ESC system "Is operational during all phases of driving including acceleration, coasting, and deceleration (including braking) [ ... ]." Suspect vehicles may experience the ESC system being disabled when certain conditions are met. Safety Risk Failure of the ESC system when intervention is expected and/or relied upon can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. Remedy FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles to update the ABS control module software.
Vehicle behaved erratically before repair and still does. It seemed a bit better after the repair but issues are still there. It lurches forward when coming to a stop and accelerates in a delayed manner, starting slow and then jumping forward. The 4 wheel drive issues system errors like overheated and function diminished. At times it just doesn't work. Systems turn themselves on. (axle lock) These issues existed since the vehicle was new with the dealership telling me they didn't know what could cause them.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the contact attempted to avoid crashing into a bicyclist and depressed the brake pedal however, the brakes failed to engage. As a result, the front passenger side of the vehicle crashed into a tree; before the crash, there was an abnormal sound whenever the brake pedal was depressed. In addition, the "Service Anti-Lock Brake System" message was intermittently displayed on the instrument panel. There was severe cosmetic damage. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained shoulder and back pain injuries due to the impact and received medical treatment for the injuries. No one who was not in the vehicle was injured. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V653000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control). The vehicle was taken back to the place of residence; a dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while changing the brakes, there was an abnormal sound coming from the brakes, with an abnormal amount of brake dust accumulating on the wheel. The contact stated that there was an abnormal resistance while driving. The contact stated that the brake pads were extremely hot, causing the back of the pads to be melted onto the piston of the caliper. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
The RAM trailer brake controller has two problems, causing unsafe operation when connected to a camper or trailer with electric brakes. 1) When coming to a stop and feathering off the brake to stop smoothly, the trailer brakes are released too early, this causes the vehicle to be pushed forward, often into an intersection, pedestrian, or a vehicle opinion front of you! Care must be taken to avoid this! Alternatively, the trailer brake controller lever can be manually pressed to avoid the trailer brakes from being released early. The camper was tested by the camper dealer as OK This same camper does not have this problem if tested with other tow vehicles such as GMC, etc. 2) The RAM trailer brake controller does not output a full 12VDC to the connected trailer, even with the gain set to max (10) and full brakes are commanded either by the brake pedal, or the brake controller lever. This causes the trailer to not have full stopping powerm reducing the stopping distance, especially in an emergency stop. If the brake controller output is tested without a trailer connected, it will show 12V output. However, once a trailer is connected, the output drops to about 9.6 VDC. The camper has been tested by the camper dealer and was found to be ok. The camper was also tested with other brands of vehicles (Toyota, GMC, Chevrolet, Nissan), and no other vehicles except RAM exhibit this problem. This problem was also confirmed at a trailer dealer by using an independent trailer brake test meter (IPA #9107B Electric Brake Force Meter). The RAM has been taken to a RAM dealer multiple times since new, and each time the dealer said the RAM is working as designed. I have photos of the tests made on multiple RAM vehicles showing this issue, as well as other brands showing that they do not have the same issue.
Abs and traction control dash lights randomly illuminate briefly while accelerating, cruising or breaking. Stays illuminated for approx 20-30 secs then goes out. Have not noticed any effect to performance while actually braking. Speed varies* ...
The contact owns a 2019 RAM 1500. The contact stated while driving at 20 MPH, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the key fob failed to unlock or lock the driver and passenger side doors. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was relating the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V653000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 74,977.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 22 MPH, an unknown vehicle crashed into the side panel, however, the air bag did not deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated. There was no reported fire or injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The local dealer was not contacted; the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. Additionally, while driving 80 MPH, a semi-truck ran him off the road and crashed into a steel pole. The anti-lock brakes did not work. The occupants were wearing seatbelts. The airbags failed to deploy. The contact's face struck the front windshield. There were no warning lights illuminated. The driver hit the steering wheel. The contact and his daughter were taken to the hospital by ambulance, which provided medical attention. There was no reported fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was able to be driven away. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who determined the vehicle was working as designed and the failure was a user error. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred to the federal safety agency hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 99,800.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V653000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated after replacing the battery, the message "Service Parking Brake" was displayed. Additionally, the contact stated while driving in the rain and coming to a stop, the vehicle skidded. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving on a wet road surface on another occasion, the traction control failed to engage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS module had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the part was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V653000(Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
There is a recall - say there is no current remedy Been almost 30 - winter is here — this becomes more of life and safety issue
The contact owns a 2019 RAM 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V653000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control - (ESC). The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that parts were not yet available for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
To whom it may concern, I am making a safety complaint on a component that failed while operating the vehicle. My vehicle is a 2019 Ram 1500 Bighorn DT. The component that failed and almost cost me to crash my truck while in reverse and parking is called The Park Sense and The Rear Parking Assist . I started to have this problem back in the Summer around August 2024. I have brought the vehicle in to my dealer ( CHRYSLER, JEEP, DODGE OF PARAMUS N. J.) several times already, the first time they replaced the Park Sense Sensor Module and reset the computer. No sooner then I got home from the dealership and was reversing in my driveway the error messages came on and the truck did not sense the garage door and continued to back up thankfully I was able to brake hard and stop 6 inches from the door. Not only did the Park Sense warning come on but also The Rear Brake Assist did not stop the vehicle like it has in the past. I brought the vehicle back to the same dealership and they worked on it for about 6 hours gave it back to me and said they rerouted the wiring harness for the park sense module and it was working fine. As I get into my truck to leave the error messages came on the dashboard so I walked inside and showed the service manager and the tech that just finished working on my truck. They said to bring it back, they had no regards for my safety or the safety of others letting me leave the dealership with the truck acting up cause from time to time the brakes would suddenly come on causing the vehicle to stop abruptly. Nevertheless I strongly believe that there is a safety issue with the truck's Park sense sensor and Rear Brake Assist too. I do not know what to do can someone please help me? Thank you.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V653000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- BRAKE warning light is flashing - PARK BRAKE light is lit Dealer says "software update" is not available and has no time frame on remedy.
The contact owns a 2019 RAM 1500. The contact stated that while parked, several unknown warning signals were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V653000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2019 RAM 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60-65 MPH another vehicle made an illegal u-turn causing traffic to abruptly stop, the brake pedal was depressed however the vehicle skidded and crashed into the rear of the vehicle in front. The contact mentioned that the vehicle crashed into also crashed into the rear of the vehicle in front. No warning lights were illuminated. A police report was filed. Two occupants from the other vehicles involved sustained unknown injuries reported by the insurance company to the contact. The vehicle was taken to a collision center for cosmetic repairs. The contact noticed via the manufacturer's app that the license plate for the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V653000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) and took the vehicle to a dealer where the recall was no longer linked to the vehicle therefore the dealer declined the recall remedy. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the failure of the brakes. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
My 2019 Ram 1500 is experiencing the exact same issues listed in recall 75B but my VIN number is not part of the recall. The symptoms that it is having are the exact ones listed in your recall from 9/11/24 concerning the ABS and stability control issues. It is very disheartening that there wasn’t a better investigation done on this issue either on your end or on Ram’s end. I’m sure there are plenty more vehicles that are affected that aren’t in this recall. My truck did it as I was going highway speeds (70mph) and the abs and stability control issues also disengaged my speed control as I was on the highway. It was a good thing there wasn’t another car behind me or I would have been struck from behind.
Brake module is not working traction control not working and cruise control not work because of brake module not working
The contact owns a 2019 RAM 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V653000(Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal made an abnormal sound. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle at the residence. The mechanic determined that the vehicle failed to start because it did not recognize that the brake pedal was being depressed. The mechanic related the failure to the recall. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 10-15 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop immediately. The Forward Collision Avoidance system activated and prevented the vehicle from rear-ending another vehicle in front. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V653000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,297.
I am experience an Antilock Braking System ('ABS') control module software malfunction that disable the Electronic Stability Control ('ESC') system.” There has been a recall but my VIN number was not included. I have taken my truck to a mechanic several times but they are not able to identify the problem. This is an intermittent problem that occurs and can remain disable for weeks.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the transmission downshifted unexpectedly. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission failed to shift to the intended gear while depressing the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. Additionally, the contact stated that while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The check engine warning light and an unknown warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an auto parts store, where it was diagnosed and determined that the power train and ABS had failed. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V653000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which the contact related to the failure; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 187,555. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2019 Doge ram 1500 quad cab- the engine completely and immediately froze up and locked all tires in the middle of a busy 2 lane street- sounded like only 2 of the 8 pistons were barely firing, was told my engine was "toast-it sucked a valve"! I am an old school mechanic so I take care of every aspect of my truck regularly by professional mechanics- how can a truck not even 5 yrs old with payments still owed have so many issues and now if completely trash? In addition, I have had computer issues, rear camera issues, the side mirror just fell off on its own.....so many issues with this model. How can a dealership and a manufacturer legally sell such a piece of junk? Is there any recourse? Law suit- class action or individual ? I am deseperate for help- I was nearly killed on this street when it all happened- the engine completely died-battery drained-back tires locked up all in an instant while driving 30 mph.
My 2019 ram classic 1500 Lonestar. I had to hit my brakes firmly to avoid an accident and my truck went into a skid. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor. I limped the truck to my mechanic and after they diagnosed it, they said my ABS module failed and is now leaking brake fluid. he contacted the dealership and they refused to sell the new ABS module to anyone because they have recognized. There is a problem with the current 1 and it is being re-engineered at a later date. So I had to buy a used one and had my mechanic install it And now I have another faulty ABS module on my truck and I am worried if I get into a situation that I have to hit my brakes hard I am going to skid again and possibly get into an accident causing bodily harm or fatality. I called myself and they said they cannot sell it to anyone at this time.
Service antilock brake system on, told by dodge dealership that the problem is the abs module needs replace. Tech at dealership stated this is a known problem by chrysler but no recall has been issued. Due to this problem the part is on back order. And unable to be fixed at this time. Tech also stated that replacing this part. In the future could have the same problem again.
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