ABS is not working and no part is available. Towing an RV without trailer brakes is dangerous. The ABS malfunctions at random and we never know when this will happen. ABS control deactivates traction control, as well as trailer breaks, and effects transmission functions as well.
2014 Ram 3500: ABS light or ABS activating
7 of the 202 complaints about the 2014 Ram 3500 describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 20 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and brake assist warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS module had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the part was not available. The dealer informed the contact that the ABS module was under engineering review and there was no estimated availability date for availability. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
My service abs light comes on and off, which makes cruise control inoperable and rear park sensors inoperable. This also makes putting into 4x4 impossible unless I turn off the truck, switch to 4x4, and start it before the sensor kicks off. I’m worried about the abs mainly. I contacted my dealer and they said it’s a common issue but the part is almost $1k and backordordered for months. How is this not a recall or safety issue?
1. HCU and ABS. Yes available for inspection. 2. Faulty braking, faulty fuse control, faulty anti skid, electronics began random operations such as radio, gauges flashing and wipers working. 3.Yes. Dealer said bad HCU and ABS. Currently with dealer due to no part availability. 4. No. Dealership inspected. 5. Yes, in June 2022 the service 4wd light came on periodically when driving but when we got it into service it was working fine. July 2023 the lights began flashing, wipers going, warning lights flashing then no lights and the truck died. Had to have it towed to dealer.
ABS light, traction control, cruise control and the 4 wheel drive will not work. Part is on back order and was told November then January and now it’s August. I have a camper that I pull with this truck.
May 24, 2016, I was stopped for a roadside dot inspection. That inspection revealed that the brake lights on my truck were not working. All other lights were operable, turn signals, parking lights, tail lights, reverse lights, emergency flashers. However the brake lights on the trailer I was towing were operating properly.as were all other lights on the trailer. After attempting repairs myself, checking fuses, inspecting wiring, replaced brake light control switch, I took the truck to a ram dealer for repairs. The truck was taken to the ram dealer may 31, 2016. I am typing this on july 1, 2016. The dealer has not been able to make repairs and still has the truck. The service manager says it is the ABS brake control module that is the malfunction but they still have not been able to affect a repair. The dealer has had the truck for more than a month.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 3500. In april of 2015, while the vehicle was in reverse, the brakes malfunctioned. The contact's vehicle failed to stop and bumped into a second vehicle. There were no injuries. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the brakes suddenly activated without the brake pedal being applied. During the incident, the brake sensor, ABS sensor and throttle sensor illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the brake module sensor and transmission sensor, but the failure recurred while being test driven. In november of 2015, the vehicle experienced the failure again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the star connector. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 7,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Trac-Rite Operation Diagnosis, Chatter, Shudder, Moving From A Stop And Turning
- Antilock brake system Attention: Please return removed ABS modules ASAP to the supplier
- Plate - clutch pressure
- Flash: Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Enhancements
- PadKit- Front Disc Brake
- This bulletin involves inspecting and updating the radio software, if required
- Power Fold Rearview Mirror Prior to replacing this part for a loose mirror, please first follow this...
- Anti Lock Brake (ABS) Module System Enhancements.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2014 Ram 3500 abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2014 Ram 3500?
7 of 202 owner complaints about the 2014 Ram 3500 (3%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2018.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2014 Ram 3500?
There are 0 recalls and 20 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2014 Ram 3500
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