2018 RAM 3500 Complaints

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

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.

On my 2018 RAM 3500 Duel rear wheel truck the ABS Pump Motor Control Unit is throwing a common code and warning lights intermittently that other year models have (C0020-01). This code has been confirmed by my dealer several times and this truck does not fall under any recalls for the ABS systems. I pull a 40 camper with this truck and with out the ABS and Traction control it could be very dangerous to myself and and others. I have spoken to FCA and they only told me that my VIN does not fall under any more recall then what has already been done. I do not know what needs to get done to have FCA fix this problem or release parts to get it fixed.

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.

Intermittent chime and warning that anti lock brake needs servicing. Cruise control does not work when notice is displayed and chiming. warning comes and goes randomly After researching this problem it appears that this is a regular problem on this year ram truck I will report and take to the dealer if problem remains.

Failed abs module and/or hcu. Truck is available for inspection. Loss of abs and traction control causes loss of control of truck in wet conditions when stopping or cornering. Hcu was replaced by dealer 10/12/21 @ 20,109 miles due to code c0020. (Abs pump control motor general failure) Same issue/code @ occured again @ 47,000 miles. Have not been back to dealer as the truck is out of warranty and the cost is almost $2000 for the repair. Service Abs/traction control/ electronic brake warning lights constantly go on and off and eventually stay on. This causes abs and traction control to be unreliable and is extremely dangerous on wet roads and also dangerous to other vehicles on the road.

Antilock Braking System failure with my 2018 RAM 3500 Dually. The vehicle’s anti-lock brake system error, also causes the cruise control and traction control systems to become inoperable. The old HCU is currently on the vehicle for inspection by additional parties. This issue increases the risk to safety to vehicle occupants and public, for control of the vehicle, under wet or slick road conditions. As mitigation, while dealing with the defective part/system, drivers need to remember to operate vehicle differently in adverse conditions. Both a local shop and the Doge/RAM dealer confirmed the HCU needed to replaced. RAM MOPAR would not sell the HCU part to local shop for quick repair. Then I waited 5 weeks for service appointment at the local Dodge/RAM dealer, 1 week for estimate, 1 week for HCU part to arrive and schedule appointment, then finally 4 weeks to get appointment to (hopefully fix the problem, plaguing RAM owners due to the defect). I already had the unit replaced at 41K under warranty by the Dodge/RAM dealer, but unfortunately I am 1K miles out of warranty (75,000mi) on the second event, and estimated to cost me ~$750. The defective Hydraulic Control Unit, HCU, started to fail around July 1, 2024 sending service messages intermittently, and progressively got more as time went on. Both a local shop and the Doge/RAM dealer confirmed the HCU needed to replaced. The old HCU is currently on the vehicle for inspection by additional parties.

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds or while at a traffic light, the “Service ABS system Soon” message was displayed. There was an abnormal dinging sound detected. The ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken on three occasions to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the control module and the anti-lock braking system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 24,365.

ABS/ HCU ISSUES- BLINKING LIGHTS, Hendrick Dodge service in Cary, NC has the 2018 Dodge Ram 3500 in for service to replace the draglink that was another recall for 2nd time to replace the draglink this time. I know there is class action lawsuit 2023 file against FCA on the ABS modules and HCU's for 2017 &2018 ram 2500 and 3500 trucks.

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the ABS failed to engage. The brake warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that a dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.