271 complaints reported

2018 Ram 3500 Brakes

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
271
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

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Nov 2024

I was driving my truck when the Service Electronic Braking System warning came on. Then the service the Anti-lock Brake System warning came on. Both warnings were flashing on and off. I took the truck into my mechanic which is an independent service center, American Muffler, in Burlington WI, on 10/23/24. I was told that the truck needed an ABS module and the Hydraulic Control Unit, but the mechanic was having problems getting the ABS module from the dealer, Miller Motors, in Burlington. I was told that Miller Motors needed authorization to sell the part, and it was pending. American Motors continued to call Miller Motors for updates and was told it was still pending. I finally picked up my truck on 11/04/24, without it being fixed. I drove the truck to my hunting land (about 120 miles), on [XXX]. The warnings continued to flash on and off periodically, on the trip. I stopped at Petersen Dodge, in Waupaca WI, to see if I could buy the ABS module there. Petersen Dodge didn't have one in stock but located one at a dealer in Janesville WI. I put money down at Petersen Dodge for the part and the part was going to be shipped to Petersen Dodge, where I was to pick it up. I was called the next morning and told by Petersen Dodge that the Janesville dealer cancelled the order. On 11/09/24, I tried to find the ABS module at Mopar.com National estore. They routed me to the Janesville dealer where it showed one in stock. I purchased that one online. On 11/11/24, I received an email from Mopar.com asking me for my VIN. I responded with the VIN. On 11/12/24, I received an email and phone call from Mopar.com stating that they were cancelling the order. On 11/15/24, I drove back home. The ABS indicator light and the Traction Control light were on the whole trip. I'm not sure if the truck is safe to drive this way, but I can't find anyone to sell the ABS module. I attached receipts and emails of me trying to buy the ABS module. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 RAM 3500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Oct 2024
Nov 2024

My 2018 Ram 35000 with only 33,000 miles has recently been providing numerous ABS and Electronic Braking System warning lights. They are intermittently and can sound several times continually or they can go for several miles with no alarms. It appears that this is a well known issue with Ram trucks that I believe the manufacture should repair as it is a safety concern.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 RAM 3500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jul 2024
Nov 2024

I am getting a warning on my dash to "service electronic braking system". I took it to the dealer and they told me the ABS Module and HCU internal failure. My truck only has 31,245 miles on it and I do not believe this important safety system should be failing so soon.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 RAM 3500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: May 2024
Nov 2024

Abs module keeps on going out in many rams from 2500 to 3500. Making a alert sound about every 3 seconds making distractive driving I am currently #28 in line for the part in a small town and it's been 2 months now. They need a recall on this. They are being negligent by not saying there is a problem.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 RAM 3500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Apr 2024
Nov 2024

ABS and traction light on dash. At 72,000 miles, I'm unable to drive my truck due to ABS module back ordered. Either I drive it and take a risk, or let it sit and rot. Purchased brand new in 2019. I have paid 965.00 monthly since 2019 and still owe 12,000 for a vehicle I do not feel safe in. I can't send a invoice, because the mechanic is not able to fix due to lack of parts.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 RAM 3500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2024
Nov 2024

The alarm light and bell goes off. The 'Service Antilock Brake System' and 'Service Electronic Braking System' lights flash. This occurs intermittently while pulling a 5th wheel camper. The brakes work @ 30-40% strength. This is a safety issue. We thought it was an issue with the campers breaks, however, after connecting it to another trailer, the same thing happened. We had to take it to the dealership with a trailer to get it to repeat issue so that they could determine what the issue was. The Dealership ran a Diagnosis on the truck and the DTC, Diagnosis Trouble Code was C0020-01 ABS Pump General Failure. The dealership recommended replacing the HCU, Hydraulic Control Unit. They did not have the part and said it was on backorder. The unit costs $830.49. This doesn't include labor.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 RAM 3500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2023
Nov 2024

Starting in May 2023 mu truck has experience intermittent ABS System errors and Service Electronic Braking System service messages. At many times the errors will repeatedly clear and reoccur, sometimes as frequently as once every second or two. Sometimes the error messages come on and remain so for long periods. When in an error state, the ABS system is not functional and the vehicle will not allow activation of cruise control. My RAM dealer has advised that, despite the fact that this issue has been ongoing with RAM trucks for over years, there are no parts available and ETA for a redesigned part has just been delayed 6 months to June 2024. This is a faulty safety system.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 RAM 3500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: May 2023
Nov 2024

ABS light goes on and off. I took it to a dealer and was told it was a C0020-01 ABS pump motor control electrical failure. There is no fix at this time as Ram is looking into the problem and will not supply any fixes until further investigation. The light and chime goes off all the time and it also cancels my cruise and anti slip. There needs to be a repair for this.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 RAM 3500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Nov 2024
Oct 2024

ABS AND ELECTRIC BRAKE LIGHTS AND ALARMS AT DEALERSHIP NOW, COST OF OVER 1500.00 WITH ALL THE LAW SUITS AND THOUSANDS OF ABS FAILURES WHY HASNT A RECALL BEEN ISSUED TRUCK HAS 40,000 MILES NEVER BY A RAM AGAIN

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 RAM 3500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2024
Oct 2024

ABS failure warning lights on and off constantly. Dealer replaced failed HVU and ABS module for 1181$. This is an open investigation.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 RAM 3500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Oct 2024
Oct 2024

2018 Ram 3500 Diesel truck with 70,000 miles. While driving the "service electronic braking system" alarm goes off and ABS lights come on and cruise control is disabled, along with electronic stability control. This happened while towing a 20,000 lb fifth wheel trailer and continues to happen with or without a trailer behind the vehicle. This is a known safety problem and there are several class action lawsuits but Ram has yet to authorize a recall on 2018 models. They knew there were defective parts and even put out technical service bulletins to their dealer's service departments. This is a VERY DANGEROUS condition associates with almost all these model trucks. It seems Ram does not care about loss of life but only their profit margins.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 RAM 3500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Sep 2024
Oct 2024

The Hydraulic Control Unit is malfunctioning, as determined by a RAM truck dealer. The ABS brakes don't work as they should and the cruise control intermittently shuts off.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 RAM 3500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Oct 2024
Oct 2024

2018 Ram 3500 has a code C0020-01 anti lock braking pump motor failure. Seems to be a common problem that Ram trucks has not recalled. this is a blatant safety issue that they seem to be ignoring. Parts to repair this issue is hit or miss from what I understand. Please step in and hold ram accountable.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 RAM 3500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Oct 2024
Sep 2024

The anit-lock breaks on my vehicle will go out at random. This seems to happen when you need them most. In my case I was towing an 8,000 lb trailer and had to stop short. The anti-lock break and traction control lights came on simultaneously and the right front tire locked up making it difficult to steer the vehicle. Since that event the light will come on at random when hitting a bump in the road or when breaking hard. A driver might think the ABS system is working until they hit the brakes and it fails. This appears to be related to NHTSA Action Number PE22012 and I would like to add my vehicle to the list of impacted units.55

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 RAM 3500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Sep 2024
Sep 2024

My ABS , SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL , PARKING BRAKE, ANTI LOCK BRAKING ALL ARE ON AND DINGING ON MY DASH BOARD. ALL POINTS TO THE ABS MODULE PER THE DEALER . WILL THIS BE UNDER RECALL I SEE THE IS A RECALL FOR A ABS SOFT WARE UP DATE NOW BUT MY TRUCK IS NOT ON THAT RECALL. THIS COULD FIX MY PROBLEM AND DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY MY 2018 RAM 3500 IS NOT ON THAT RECALL OR A RECALL HAS NOT BEEN DONE FOR THE ABS MODULE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 RAM 3500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Sep 2024
Sep 2024

ABS Hydraulic control unit failed. ABS control unit failed. Vehicle has 60k Miles on it. safety item as ABS brakes may not work correctly in an emergency situation. very unsafe in a tow vehicle designed to tow/carry heavy equipment. forums indicate very common failure item, and parts are currently on back order with the manufacturer. confirmed failure by local dealership.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 RAM 3500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jun 2024
Sep 2024

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) module and Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) ABS/Traction Contol and Brake waring lights all on Unit has been tested shown to be bad. Have not replaced do to national back order

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 RAM 3500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2024
Sep 2024

Getting random ABS and traction control warning lights.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 RAM 3500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Sep 2024
Aug 2024

Continuous intermittent Service ABS System / Service Brake System warning light and audible warning chime

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 RAM 3500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2024
Aug 2024

Abs braking not working , HCU failing pump. Ram will not cover this very critical system which faulty part due to no wear from use .

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 RAM 3500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Dec 2024
Aug 2024 Crash

Truck wouldn't stop antilock brakes did not work. Been trying to get 68347098ab and 68143491ab for the last 3 years from ram but been on backorder for that long. Was going down gravel road and trying to stop but wouldn't one wheel locked up and truck went into ditch smashing fender and hood.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 RAM 3500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Aug 2024
Aug 2024

No antilock brakes for 3 years. The parts have been on back order for 3 years and still no sign of when be in. Always in back of mind if brakes will work or not when trying to stop truck.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 RAM 3500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Nov 2021
Aug 2024

My car keeps giving the warning that the ABS brakes need to be serviced.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 RAM 3500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2022
Aug 2024

1. Serv anti-lock brake system,. 2. service electronic braking system. ABS light on and traction control light on. Diagnosed issue is Hydraulic control unit and possible module antilock brake system. Dealership does not have the parts for repair. Manufacturer refuses to put a recall notice even though several complaints have been issued by the RAM community.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 RAM 3500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jul 2022
Aug 2024

HCU / ABS light lmaps started flickering and now stays on I only have 42k miles on this truck. When I researched come yo find out everyone is having the same problem with the 2017 and 2018 this is a safety problem that needs to be fixed. I was on a wet road went to stop abs light came om I slid alot scared me to death considering I was pulling a 10k lb trailer behind me. Anytime it rains I'm scared to drive this truck rear wheels spin way too easy especially with traction control not working and I don't trust the stopping after my incident. With so many more customers having this issue please have this fixed asap make it a recall someone will end up getting seriously from this issue and many have notified this site FIX THE PROBLEM ITS NOT SAFE

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 RAM 3500, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2024

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The 2018 Ram 3500 has 271 Brakes complaints on file. 2 crashes have been reported. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.