2018 Ram 2500: check engine light

Filed Oct 6, 2026 · Brakes · 160,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the ABS and check engine warning lights were illuminated and the cruise control became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the failure was associated with the recall. The contact was referred to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone and advised the contact to repair the vehicle, and a reimbursement would be provided when parts became available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Filed Aug 24, 2026 · Brakes, Engine · 150,000 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-40 MPH and depressing the brake, the vehicle slid in the rain. The ABS, traction control, and engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The local dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the hydraulic control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case The contact was unable to reach a supervisor to escalate the issue. The phone call was disconnected before the connection with the supervisor. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jul 28, 2026 · Acceleration, Electrical · OH

The electronic throttle control light and check engine light are on. I took it to a mechanic and had the accelerator pedal replaced. The lights remained on and the truck remains in "limp mode" and will not go over 59mph. The mechanic stated that this is due to the unresolved recall problems with the traction control and anti lock braking system, and the HCU needing replaced. These components and labor are over 2-3 thousand dollars! I have called the federal safety agency and the manufacturer with questions and asked for a timeframe for a fix and have received nothing.

Filed Jul 27, 2026 · Brakes · 169,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed in the rain, the brake pedal position sensor signal failure warning light illuminated. The check engine and ABS warning light were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or 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. The failure mileage was approximately 169,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2026 · Brakes, Engine · 15,337 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine and ABS warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the cruise control feature was deactivated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with ABS failure. The contact was informed that the ABS needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with ABS failure. The contact was informed that the ABS needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that parts were unavailable. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 15,337.

Filed Jul 23, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

My 2018 dodge ram has an open recall since December 2024. There are no parts/no fix. My truck has been dinging and pinging with the break light/traction light/engine light/ABS light since 6 months after I got it. ALL of these things are related to the open recall. VIN [XXX]. Manufacturer Recall Number C4B, the federal safety agency Recall Number24V-896. "The loss of ABS/ESC/Traction control may cause a vehicle crash without prior warning." On Sunday the 19th it stalled along with the warning lights. I took my truck to the dealer and paid $198 in Feb 2023 and they told me nothing was wrong with it. This issues would happen every so often now it's happening frequently almost daily. Customer care refuses to help. They told me to take my truck to a dealer to get it diagnosed and then send the paperwork to them and maybe they'd cover the rental until the part comes in. So now I am paying another $255 for Another diagnostics. It's sitting at Dodge in Glendora, CA right now for 2 days waiting for a call back. I was also told if it's approved, I have to pay for the rental out of pocket. For an eternity? I am not sure why I am jumping through hoops for a safety recall. It' the only car I have to commute and drive my kids in. Once again, a safety recall. This is really absurd. I begged for a manager or someone higher to call me and Ram care refused. Said they'd send my case to rentals. What if my breaks go out, what if I get in a car accident. It feels really unreasonable they won't take responsibility for this ongoing open recall that is a safety issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jul 10, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · PA

The vehicle has experienced repeated failures of the variable geometry turbocharger (VGT) electronic actuator. The actuator intermittently fails to move the turbo vanes to their commanded position, resulting in fault codes related to turbocharger performance and actuator position. The failed actuator is currently installed on the vehicle and is available for inspection upon request. This failure creates a significant safety concern because the engine can suddenly lose turbocharger performance and enter a reduced-power or "limp mode" condition without warning. During these events, the vehicle experiences a substantial loss of acceleration and power, making it difficult to safely merge onto highways, pass slower traffic, or maintain speed while towing or traveling on grades. This unexpected reduction in power increases the risk of a rear-end collision or other traffic incident, particularly when operating in normal highway traffic. The condition has been reproduced multiple times and confirmed through diagnostic trouble codes. The issue is consistent with a malfunctioning VGT electronic actuator. Numerous other owners of 2013-2018 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks equipped with the 6.7L Cummins engine have reported similar failures involving the electronic actuator, suggesting this is not an isolated incident. Prior to complete failure, the vehicle displayed intermittent warning symptoms including a Check Engine Light, reduced exhaust brake performance, and occasional turbocharger-related diagnostic trouble codes. The symptoms became progressively more frequent before the actuator ultimately failed to operate reliably. In some cases, cycling the exhaust brake temporarily restored operation, but the problem continued to return and worsened over time. The vehicle has been diagnosed using standard diagnostic equipment, and the fault has been confirmed through the presence of turbocharger actuator-related diagnostic codes.

Filed Apr 16, 2026 · Brakes, Transmission · 80,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the messages "Check ABS" and "ABS not Engaging" were displayed. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission shifted hard and made abnormal sounds. The contact stated that upon coming to a stop, the vehicle unintendedly shifted to 4th gear. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle on an inclined driveway, the vehicle rolled backwards. The contact was able to successfully park the vehicle upon shifting in and out of park(P) several times. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was confirmed that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. Additionally, the dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the transmission needed to be rebuilt. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failures, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Apr 1, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · 34,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle felt like it was sliding, and the braking distance was extended. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the cruise control failed to function as intended. In addition, the remote start-up could start the vehicle, and the vehicle unexpectedly turned off. The ABS, traction control, and engine warning lights were illuminated while driving. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part for the repair was not yet available. The dealer informed the contact that the heater grid had failed and advised the contact not to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was not driven daily due to safety concerns. 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 issue. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.

Filed Jan 29, 2026 · Brakes · 140,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH with the cruise control engaged, the check engine warning illuminated, and the cruise control was disengaged. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent, but recently, the check engine, ABS, and ESC warning lights were constantly illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact had taken the vehicle in for routine service and discussed the failure with the service manager at the dealer. The contact was informed that the part was not available, but the dealer could repair the failure, and the contact could request reimbursement from the manufacturer after paying for repair. 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 informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Dec 23, 2025 · Brakes · 20,000 miles · LA

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light was activated with an audible alarm and the messages "Service ABS” and “Traction Control" were displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the ABS and HCU modules but the failure later reoccurred. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); 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 later experienced the failure while driving 42 MPH around curve, causing the vehicle to fishtail and the vehicle almost drove off the road. The failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed Dec 4, 2025 · Brakes · 98,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brake, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that occasionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost automotive power. The check engine and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a recall-related failure. The contact was advised not to no longer drive the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired, and the contact obtained a loaner vehicle. 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. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.