2018 RAM 3500 Complaints

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH the ABS warning light and the system electric brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the hydraulic control unit (HCU) had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 91,000.

Intermittent flashes saying service ABS system and Service electric braking system. Then goes away... Braking is affected by this. After 5 mins of research this seems to be a super common problem with these trucks. Why hasn't there been a safety recall done? It also appears that this form has been filled out several times for the same issue. I tow a lot and a truck with 37k miles should not be experiencing these safety issues. Called dealer and they said candidly they all are failing, it cost several thousand to fix and parts are on a 9 month backorder. I do have one question. What's the number of people to get hurt/killed to make this safety recall? I need an actual number. Screen shooting this form!

12/19/2022: While driving, brakes were not working properly. Depressed fully to floor or pumped to try to stop. Check engine lights coming on and off. PERFORM SERVICE, SERVICE DPF SYSTEM, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. Perform service light prior to failure and taken to dodge dealership. Vehicle was inspected by 2 Dodge Dealerships. Extended warranty company National AutoCare failed to show to inspect vehicle both times at Dodge Dealership. Problem was diagnosed by dodge but never fixed…. Safety is at risk when driving vehicle and is available upon request any help is appreciated!

The Bosch CP4 fuel pump internally disintegrated sending metal shavings throughout the fuel system. On the highway accelerating out of a toll both without warning, the truck lost almost all acceleration power and began to shudder. There weren't any preexisting warning lamps or messages. Any time after that when accelerating up to highway speeds quickly or attempting to maintain highway speeds the truck would lose acceleration and begin to shudder. When I took it to a mechanic, they informed me the CP4 fuel pump had "grenaded" and the whole fuel system needed to be replaced. If this had happened when merging into traffic or crossing at an intersection, I could have been hit because I couldn't accelerate as needed. The manufacturer (Ram) is aware of the malfunction and has issued recalls for the 2019 and 2020 years, but not 2018s which have the same exact part. The repairs have been completed on the truck and I have copies of the invoice.

Brake module failure. 1 Looking on the internet this seems to be a known problem with this model. The warning lights go off and on continuously. Dealership has been no help at all. The vehicle is inoperable.. 2 Vehicle only has 49,000 miles and all of the failures seem to happen after the 36,000 mile warranty has expired 3 Vehicle has been inspected by the dealership and brake module failure is the diagnosis. $2800.00 to repair defective module 4 Vehicle is erratic with the cruise

Right before 36000 miles the ABs and Traction control lights come on and off intermittently. I took the truck to my local dealer and was told 2 components needed to be replaced. They informed me it was not covered under warranty and they did not have the parts nor knew when they might get them in. This has been 4 or more months now and the lights stay on more often than they are off. I can’t use cruise control and it will not pass inspection with the lights on.

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle for a radiator repair at Phillips Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (3440 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34471) he was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V398000 (Wheels) however, the contact stated that he was not informed that the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed the contact heard an abnormal sound. The contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle for a flat tire however, the contact saw no failures with the tires. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that some of the wheel studs were broken. The vehicle was towed to Advantage Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (8311 US-441 suite b, Mt Dora, FL 32757) where it was diagnosed that the rear passenger’s side wheel hubs and studs needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer awaiting the parts for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,240.

ABS Module Failure, This has been a re-occurring issue that nearly caused an accident. The abs and traction control lights come on intermittently and disables the ABS/traction control emergency braking system. The issue has existed for 2 months, the dealer tells me it needs a new control module which is not available till some time in 2023. There advise was watch my following distance and maintain lower speeds. Unfortunately yesterday the light came on and stayed on for 50 miles plus, due to an accident on the highway all traffic had to stop quickly, when i applied heavy braking my wheels locked up and the truck started to slide sideways, i was able manually get control by fluffing the brakes but had i panicked i would have had a collision. when i got the truck to a full stop i was inches from a small compact car. There's no way to fix this and its going to cost lives for this very widespread issue with the dodge ram 1 ton pick ups, where's the recall does this need to kill a few hundred or a few thousand people before its addressed.

I had a warning message to service my DEF system. I had the truck checked at a RAM dealer who reported i need a new exhaust system. They had me wait a few days while they ordered parts. The message never reappeared and the truck is running fine. I dont understand why the dealer wanted me to replace my exhaust system when it apparently doesn't need one. The 2018 truck has only 18K miles on it.

A warning to have my electrical braking system checked continues to alert me while driving along with a abs warning. I notice no change in the system braking. When taken to a RAM dealer for repair the result is to wait months for an electric brake controller. Warning message disables the cruise control.