2018 RAM 3500 Complaints

My 2018 3500 Dully with 34,000 miles started having an issue with the ABS, Traction Control and Eletronic Brack control systems. While driving the truck on a trip, the Traction Control, and ABS lights started coming on intermittently and the check Eletronic Brack control came on at the same time and it too flashed intermittently. Also, while this is happening, the cruise control does not work. Took the truck to the dealer, parts are not available until February of 2024. Five months from now. They recommend two parts be replaced, Anti-lock brake system, part number 68347098AB and Control Anti-Lock Brake System Part 68143491AB. I'm being told it will cost around $2,000 for the repairs. The 5-year 100,000 drive train is within the warranty period; however, this is not covered by RAM. For such an expensive truck, I find it disturbing that in the event of such failure It was advised to take the truck into the dealer as soon as possible because the truck with an ABS issue is not drivable and the dealer says its ok to drive it even though all the systems lights are flashing intermittently.

My ABS and Traction control warning lights and Chime continue to come on and off while driving. Replaced the anti brake Hydraulic Brake Controller two years ago and now the same problem. I read that there are quite a few of the same model trucks having the same problem!

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 40-45 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that ABS pump control had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the parts were not available. The dealer informed the contact that the parts would be available within 4-6 months. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 33,500.

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated that the brake failure and traction control malfunction warning lights were illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the ABS system was replaced. The contact stated that after the repair was completed, whenever the contact depressed the brake pedal, the pedal was spongy. The ABS and traction control warning lights were again illuminated. The contact stated that a certified mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the hydraulic control unit had failed and needed to be replaced. The local dealer was notified of the failure but was unable to repair the vehicle due to the parts not being available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.

My 2018 truck since owning has had 4+ of the ABS Hydraulic Control Units replaced. None of them last more than 1 year, sometimes 2 years before the ABS HCU fails again. Dodge / RAM does not offer a solution of any kind. Other than it's a know issue and parts are back ordered. Considering the part never lasts there must be another issue, Dodge/RAM needs to fix this. Thank You

At 6000 miles the hydraulic control unit and and ABS module went bad, at 15000 miles the same thing happened again

I had my ABS module/HCU changed a few years ago, now I am getting the same issues and will need it replaced again. This malfunction also cause cruise control to be inoperable. This time on my dime. After research this has been an ongoing issue with ram trucks since atleast the 2018 model year. Why has a mandatory recall not been called?

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated that the ABS system had failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the hydraulic control unit (HCU) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part being on back order. The contact was informed that the part would be available in March 2024. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

ABS and traction control warning, flashing and audible alarm sounding. ABS braking system disabled. Loss of cruise control. Dealer confirms that this is a known problem with 2017/18 2500/3500 Ram pickups. Stared at around 31800 miles. Problem is ongoing, and not resolved. Dealer said parts are on nationwide back up. And not covered under warranty. See a California Class Action lawsuit for this problem.

ABS and HCU modules are not operating properly. Resulting in no abs and no cruise control.