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2018 Ram 2500: hesitation when accelerating

5 of the 2,610 complaints about the 2018 Ram 2500 describe hesitation when accelerating.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
0%
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 24 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Hesitation when accelerating by model year

  • 2026
    1
  • 2020
    1
  • 2019
    3
  • 2018
    5
  • 2017
    3
  • 2016
    1
  • 2014
    4
  • 2013
    1

What owners say

Filed Feb 11, 2026 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · FL

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 vehicle hesitated to decelerate as intended while the brake pedal was depressed. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer; however, the vehicle was not repaired due to the parts not being available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Nov 28, 2025 · Brakes · 21,500 miles · NY

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 and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle hesitated while coming to a stop, causing the braking distance to become extended. The ABS warning light was intermittently illuminated. An unknown local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. 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 21,500.

Filed Jun 11, 2025 · Brakes · 250,000 miles · NM

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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated before coming to a stop. Additionally, the vehicle became difficult to steer. The contact stated that the braking distance became extended. The contact had to apply excessive pressure on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The failure was intermittent. The ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Dec 12, 2022 · Brakes, Electrical · MI

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.

Filed Sep 5, 2019 · Steering · 7,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v021000 (steering) by south pointe chrysler jeep dodge ram (located at 9240 s memorial dr, tulsa, ok 74133, (918) 584-1481). After the repair, the contact stated that the steering wheel was not aligned and the vehicle hesitated. Within a week, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but the failures could not be duplicated. After multiple visits, the dealer diagnosed the vehicle with needing an alignment and that the steering wheel needed to be re-welded. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact left a voicemail message with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 7,000.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Power train: automatic transmissionReported February 8, 2018 · 180,462 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 RAM 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.
Risk
Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will update the Body Control Module software. Dealers will also test the BTSI operation, replacing the solenoid as necessary. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U11.

Recall number 18V100000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2018 Ram 2500 hesitation

Is hesitation when accelerating a common problem on the 2018 Ram 2500?

5 of 2,610 owner complaints about the 2018 Ram 2500 (0%) mention hesitation when accelerating. The model year with the most reports is 2018.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2018 Ram 2500?

There is 1 recall and 24 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2018 Ram 2500

ABS 1,974Adaptive cruise 680Brake failure 58Check engine light 44Backup camera 26Spongy pedal 12Warning lights 12Grinding brakes 10Won't shift 10No deployment 7Engine failure 7Loss of power 6Transmission failure 6Ball joint 5Fire or smoke 5Harsh shifting 5Power steering loss 5Slipping 5Stalling 5Won't start 5

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