The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and towing a trailer, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to stop immediately with an extended braking distance while the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure occurred only while towing a trailer. The contact stated that another time the trailer brakes overheated while braking system on the vehicle failed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
2018 Ram 2500 brakes complaints
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Have 52000 miles on 2018 ram 2500 when the "Check Electronic brake System " appeared on dash and ABS became inoperable. Went to dealer and was told i needed to change Hydraulic Control Unit and it was on back order until Jan 23rd 2023. was Told that instead of a Proportioning valve for the rear the HCU controls Brake pressure to rear brakes and with it inoperable the Rear brakes have a potential to lock up quicker when braking so i have parked the vehicle. symptoms occured about 800 miles ago.
Brakes seem to be intermittent. Check Electric Brake warning comes on every time you start the truck and has shutdown the ABS and cruise control options. This is a very big problem if you research it on the internet on Ram and Mopar forums.
I found there is an investigation going on with 2017/2018 year trucks of my model. Early 2019 my truck threw warning lights that my brakes were out while I was driving. Testing them they seemed to work alright still but manage to get it to the dealer. At the dealer they replaced the HCU and sense then I haven't had any issues. The truck was s under warranty so I didn't pay anything out of pocket.
ABS break failure and deactivating of cruise control on interstate. No warning when it may happen. Does it multiple times a trip.
Was driving on expressway exit ramp trying to come to a stop and the brakes hesitated and then locked up, at the same time the traction control and abs light came on. Traction control and abs lights still come on months later and problems with breaking are still there. Took to local shop to get fixed and they told me abs module and hcu pump are bad. Parts are not available thru mopar or aftermarket.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the ABS warning light and differential lock warning lights intermittently illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
experiencing intermittent loss of breaking performance. Peddle will go to the floor, and front brakes wont work. Rear brakes seem ok.
Intermittent failure of the electronic braking system. Audible Warning tone and indication "Service Electronic Braking System" followed by "Service antilock braking system" experienced intermittently. The multiple warnings automatically disabled the antilock brakes, stability control, and cruise control as well as producing annoying audible tone. This failure originally began occurring in August 2020 and was taken to the local Ram dealer in September 2020 when it was diagnosed as a defective 68143491aa hydraulic control unit module. After a three week lead time, the module was replaced under warranty with 12116 miles on the vehicle and the problem disappeared. Two years later in July 2022, the same warnings began intermittently with the same disabling safety issues at 24000 miles. On 10/19/2022, the Ram dealer diagnosed the problem as "Abs Control Module 68143491aa Has Internal Short. Part Is On Backorder With No Eta". I have repeatedly checked on the status of the part with the Ram dealer resulting in the same "Backorder with No ETA" response. In November 2022, I filed a formal complaint with Ram Cares. They have provided the same response "Unplanned resource requirement resulting in supply disruption. No firm ETA to provide at this time. Working to improve". This failure is a safety issue, not just an inconvenience and annoyance. My Ram 2500 is periodically used to haul a 10000lb trailer. The sudden loss of cruise control, stability control , and antilock brakes could cause and accident resulting in property damage and injury or death.
1. ABS Module and ABS Pump have malfunctioned, parts have been backordered for months with no ETA. 2. The problem has been verified by an independent service center 3. Has not been inspected by anyone else. 4. ABS light and Traction Control light come on intermittently.
ABS system malfunctioning, “service electronic braking system” and “service abs” messages flashing continuously while driving. Known issue among Ram. Was quoted $1000 to repair ABS module.
ABS system failure. Dealer informed me that brake fluid leaked through manifold into the computer module causing ABS system failure. Warning light on dashboard says ABS traction control warning, electric braking system warning.
ABS/traction control intermittently disables Without ABS/traction control while in poor weather conditions it creates a potential for an accident Dealer told me I need a new hydraulic control unit Service ABS and service electronic braking system flash and traction control turns off
The ABS pump motor control unit failed. Part number 68143491-AA making the ABS safety feature unusable. This is a know and common problem with this vehicle.
Service electronic brake system indicator came on while driving vehicle. Warning continued to go on and off numerous times randomly and still continues to do so. Took it to dealership to have problem addressed and service worker said this was his sixth 2018 Ram 2500/3500 in his dealership to have the HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT and ANTI LOCK BRAKE module to malfunction. FCA should have a recall on this, but as of now they don't. Parts are back ordered and won't be in for months. Dealership told me it's fine to drive as is but I'd rather not take my chances. Please address this. Thank you very much.
While traveling down a road in Palatka, FL, going 70mph, I experienced my truck disengage from cruise control and violently lock up the rear tires during wet road conditions. Shortly after the cruise control disengaged, an intermittent ABS and Traction control light illuminated. After bringing my vehicle to a certified auto shop, I was informed that the ABS Pump (Hydraulic Control Unit) OEM Part# 68143491AB was found to be at fault. I was told that the part would not be available until January 18th, 2023. After completing some research online, I found numerous people have reported the same problem I was having and also dealing with part delays. The Anti-Lock-Brake and traction control systems are both integral to the safe operation of the vehicle. Without the systems functioning properly I put my life and others at risk. I hope this issue gets looked at seriously and can be resolved promptly. People's lives are at stake.
The ABS on my vehicle malfunctioned and the warning lights appeared on about 8/1/2022. The mechanic pulled the error code C0020-01 ABS PUMP MOTOR CONTROL - GENERAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE. His research indicates the solution is to replace both the ABS Control Module and the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit at the same time. As replacing one without the other seems to lead to additional unnecessary and costly repairs to the same part. After contacting every Ram dealer in my area, there are no ABS Control Modules available anywhere. I then checked the internet and it appears that the ABS CM (part# 68347098AB) is not available anywhere with over 2500 on backorder at a single RAM dealership in Texas. It appears that there are many thousands of RAM owners with the same problem and the lack of a replacement part is troubling. The ABS system in vehicles is a BASIC safety feature and a malfuctioning ABS will undoubable lead to crashes and possibly deaths. As a owner of an affected vehicle, I request that you investigate this problem and force RAM to ensure that their vehicles are equipped with the basic safety features that are required by law.
abs module failure replaced on 21 Nov. 2021. abs module failure second time back in for replacement on 21 Nv. 2022.
HCU failing. Blinks on display screen. Appears then disappears. When in cruise control and the HCU goes haywire, kicks cruise control off unexpectedly. When this occurs and the driver isn't expecting it, this causes panic because the vehicle rapidly slows down, nearly causing a vehicle collision if not prepared for it. I was almost rear ended due to this. Research on this failure would reveal this issue to be affecting 1000's of 2018 RAM trucks to have this problem. My local Dodge dealer advised I am approximately the 2500th person waiting on the part which is currently on BACKORDER. Have been a Police Officer for 15 years, safe driver and this nearly caused an accident on 695 Baltimore County, MD during heavy traffic.
HCU is malfunctioning. Loss of ABS. This has been checked at a certified dealership. Warning lights come off and on. This has been happening for the past 5 months. The parts are not available. Dodge/Ram need to make these parts available or they need to give us all a new vehicle.
The truck ABS, traction control, and service electric brake lights and warnings have flashed and beeped on and off and on and off every few seconds. I took the truck to the dealer to be fixed under warranty. The dealer states it has a bad HCU and no longer has anti lock brakes however I can still drive the truck with all that distraction going on in the dash. The part is on back order and I won’t have my truck repaired until February (2.5 months) This same part was also replaced a a little over year ago under warranty along with Abs sensors and wire harnesses. I have 2 friends with the same year trucks who also had to have the same repair done. Upon looking up information on the internet it seems like this has been a on going issue on the 4th generation ram trucks 1500-3500 models from 2012-2018 I feel the safety of this could cause a car accident by the distraction of the dash going nuts and the possibility of a vehicle skid while not having anti lock brakes properly working. I would hate to drive it putting my life as well as others drivers and passengers lives in the line due to this safety issue ram is having. The issue happens randomly some times non stop while driving and sometimes I can drive 15 miles or so with nothing then it will start again. It first happened when I had approximately 50,000 miles on the truck and has done it again at 73,500 miles. When the lights are on it will not allow cruise control to work or 4x4 to engage. I have not noticed anything else not working properly.
I received a message regarding ABS failure. I had it checked an the OBD and it showed an active C0020-01 code. This is a widespread problem with this vehicle. So much so that FCA issued a bulletin dated 4/28/20, case # S2005000004. Parts are not available. The manufacturer should be held responsible for selling a clearly deficient product. Inoperative ABS is a serious safety issue and should be corrected immediately.
As I drive the vehicle, the dashboard makes a "ding" sound and the anti-lock brakes and the traction control lights come on. The display reads "Service Anti-lock Brakes". This also causes the cruise control to disengage. The cruise control cannot be set while the two lights are on on the dash. Sometimes the lights stay on for a while. At other times, the lights cycle on and off (and the ding sounds) every few seconds.
Anti-lock brakes system warning light comes on intermittently. When this warning light comes on it will also cause cruise control to disengage (if engaged). There is no warning when this will occur. Not sure if the anti-lock brakes are working properly. Dealer has confirmed the Hydraulic control unit and the ABS module is faulty and needs replace.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and the contact experienced a spongy pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the ABS pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
My truck was diagnosed with a faulty ABS pump assembly by a reputable repair shop . I understand by looking on the Web, that this is a common with this year and model truck. The dealer/manufacturer has no safety recall for this problem. As you know, the ABS helps the vehicle steer properly in an emergency braking situation by restoring traction to the tires. Loosing traction will shorten the stopping distance or lose control of the vehicle. In view of this, I do not understand why this component is not considered a safety issue. I would appreciate If your agency can assists me in resolving this issue with the dealer/manufacturer. Thank you, [XXX]. (2018 Ram 2500 Tradesman Cummins diesel) INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS and service electronic brake system warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic control unit (HCU) needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer awaiting the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
The ABS control module has begun failing sporadically while the vehicle is running. When this happens is disables the traction control system and the ABS system until the alarm clears, and if the vehicles cruise control is on, it immediately disengages. All of these symptoms deteriorate the safety margin of the vehicle, and cause mid-driving malfunctions that can be unpredictable. When the module is malfunctions both the ABS warning light and TCS warning light are illuminated and a text warning is displayed on the multifunction display of the gauge cluster. The contact found that the parts to rectify this issue are being rationed by Stellantis, leading to unacceptable lead times in simply procuring the parts. When added to the shop rates charged to fix this issue, the price of replacing this clearly defective component begins to total in the thousands of dollars. Therefore, in order to continue his profession and responsibly take care of my liabilities, operating a four-ton vehicle with a compromised braking system and have done so for two years now. In addition, the ABS Malfunction Indicator chimes repeatedly while driving, creating an endlessly distracting environment.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic control unit (HCU) needed to be replaced; however, the parts were on back order. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Abs service brake system light continually goes on and off with a chime each time. Sometimes 20 times in a minute. Code is C0020-01 abs pump motor control general electrical failure. Truck brakes will engage without input.
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