2018 Ram 2500 Complaint Log

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the traction control system unexpectedly disconnected. The contact stated that the “Service Traction Control” and “Service Brakes” warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 188,127.

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated intermittently, and the vehicle made a dinging sound. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while driving over bumpy road surfaces. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Warning lamps for braking systems are active. Recall C4B has been active for over a year now with no remedy.

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MY ABS module was replaced shortly after purchasing my truck, which currently has 65,000. However, the ABS module has been malfunctioning for years. Despite contacting and visiting dealerships, I've been informed the necessary part is unavailable. consequently, my truck has been without traction control, and I've been unable to use cruise control, for most of the time I've owned it. Recently, I've experienced loss of traction, which has nearly resulted in three accidents. while I understand the concept of recalls, this situation is unacceptable.

The brake hydraulic control unit ("HCU") is failing. I have been dealing with intermittent ABS loss for well over a year. It will consistently flash/alarm during most daily drives with the worst being when on long highway drives and am unable to use cruise control because of this issue. Also, it is a huge safety issue not knowing if the ABS system will function as it is supposed to putting my families lives and the lives of those around me in grave danger. Yes, I have spoken with my local dealership where I purchased the vehicle and with FCA directly and everyone tells me to wait longer. This is completely unacceptable and unsafe for FCA to be allowed to keep this vehicles on the road knowing that there is a safety issue that they seem unwilling to fix.

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS, traction control, and cruise control functions unexpectedly deactivated, and the “Service ABS” and “ESC” warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part needed for the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the HCU had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer confirmed that parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Reference 24V-986. This recall shows a date of November 2024. The remedy for this is not yet available as of 12/08/2025. It is winter and as there is no ABS on my truck I cannot use it for work or personal reasons. This is unacceptable. I will not purchase another FCA vehicle again due to the lack of customer support.

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact related the warning light to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact called the local dealer and was advised that parts were not yet available. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.

Abs and traction control goes off and on randomly

Manufacturer Recall NumberC4B NHTSA Recall Number24V-896 Component has started to fail yet RAM still says parts are not available, however I can go and pay for and then request reimbursement, however if it happens again, I am not covered, additionally since this is a recall and safety related it should have priority an over a year and no fix is not acceptable.

1 day after purchasing from Dealer random ABS warnings started disabling the ABS, Cruse Control and Stability control. Researching issue there is a recall from 11/2024 Recall was not disclosed. the remedy is to replace the HPU which is not available for the 2500 series pickup. which appears to be the same HPU that is available for larger trucks. Parts availability is not timely for such a critical component.

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vehicle was parked and was no longer being driven due to safety concerns.

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway at approximately 5 MPH, the ABS warning light and traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on two occasions, and the contact was informed that parts to repair the vehicle were not available. The VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 104,580.

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that the ABS warning light was intermittently illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact had also called the manufacturer and was informed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

Hydraulic Brake controller has been under recall for over a year with no remedy. Unacceptable and dangerous at this point. When will action be taken against Mopar and chrysler?

See attached document for complaint.

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the cruise control function unexpectedly disengaged, and the service ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that there was an audible chime during the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 19V021000 (Steering); however, the parts to perform the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet unavailable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the ABS failure warning light intermittently flashed on the instrument panel, causing the cruise control feature to become disabled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the brakes were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS, traction control, and cruise control functions unexpectedly disengaged, and the “Service ABS” and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that there was a chime sounded when the failure occurred. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available for the 2500 model vehicles and were currently only available for the 3500 models. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

I had an appointment scheduled for November 18, 2025, at Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM FIAT of Santa Fe to address five outstanding recalls on my Ram 2500 truck. On the morning of November 10, 2025, I called to verify my appointment and was informed by a representative in the service department that my vehicle would need to remain in the shop for at least 48 hours, and that they had never performed these particular recalls before. I requested to speak with the Service Manager, Michael, and made several attempts to reach him to confirm whether the dealership had experience completing these recalls, as I was seeking reassurance. When I finally spoke with Michael, he came across as confrontational. Following that conversation, I contacted Stellantis to inquire about obtaining a rental vehicle, as I had been told the recall work would take a minimum of 48 hours. After speaking with Stellantis, I was informed that when their representative called the dealership, they were told my appointment had been canceled—apparently because I had questioned the dealership’s ability to perform the recalls.

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS, traction control, and cruise control functions unexpectedly disengaged, with the ESC, ABS, and HCU warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the traction control was unavailable and was not in service, and the cruise control was not available. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The local dealer was contacted and provided a cost for the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case, but no additional correspondence was received. The failure mileage was approximately 36,500.

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS, traction, and cruise control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU). The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); the VIN was included, but parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 110,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal audible alarm was coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the abnormal sound was more frequent during inclement weather. The service electronic braking system message was displayed on the instrument panel, and the service traction control warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that when the sound was not audible, the cruise control failed to function as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer refused to inspect the vehicle since the remedy was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted for two years. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Upon investigation, the contact stated that Mopar had parts on sale through Amazon and eBay to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

A car lot sold me a vehicle with an unresolved dangerous recall

The brake system and steering system are affected. Both are subject to open safety recalls that have not been fully resolved. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Unresolved brake and steering issues pose a serious safety risk, particularly when driving with my family. A failure or malfunction of either system could result in reduced stopping ability or loss of steering control, increasing the risk of an accident. Due to these unresolved safety concerns, I do not feel safe operating the vehicle. The issues are associated with acknowledged manufacturer recalls. However, my local dealership/manufacturing has failed to adequately respond or complete the necessary repairs, despite multiple attempts to address the problems. The vehicle has been presented to the dealership for recall-related concerns. No inspections by police or insurance representatives have occurred to date. Manufacturer involvement has been limited to customer service communications, without resolution. Symptoms include ongoing brake and steering concerns that prompted recall notifications. These issues have persisted despite recall availability and were present prior to my most recent attempts to obtain service. No effective corrective action has been completed.

Abs and traction control showing error and alert all the time.

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control warning lights either flickered or remained illuminated on the instrument panel while driving. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 100,400.

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH with the cruise control engaged, the check engine warning illuminated, and the cruise control was disengaged. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent, but recently, the check engine, ABS, and ESC warning lights were constantly illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact had taken the vehicle in for routine service and discussed the failure with the service manager at the dealer. The contact was informed that the part was not available, but the dealer could repair the failure, and the contact could request reimbursement from the manufacturer after paying for repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle and while driving at undisclosed speeds, the ABS warning light unexpectedly illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.

Turbo actuator is a defective item. Per the Facebook forums I'm in, this item is often talked about as a common point of failure. There are also several videos on YouTube describing the defect. It limits the VGT vanes in the turbo from building/retarding boost in the engine creating an unsafe driving condition by not being able to accelerate properly and limit the effectiveness of the exhaust brake function when towing leading to longer stopping times which could lead to a crash. There are warning lights and CEL codes that can be read/interpreted from a handheld scanner which I have as well as many other knowledgeable mechanics regarding this specific defective/known Ram issue. There are several codes which point to a defective turbo actuator or failing turbo itself. P00AF-turbo boost control "a" module performance P226C-turbocharger boost control slow response

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Rear camera doesn’t fully work. I’ve already had to have it replaced once it’s blurry and it’s a big vehicle causing me to almost run over a child.

The 8.4 inch Uconnect touch screen is delaminating. This allows constant changes of most functions of the truck. Heating/defroster, radio, clock, Navigation etc all keep changing/beepinf/alerting on there own due to the defective u connect screen. This is very distracting and dangerous to drive status. The U connect keeps asking for the drivers attention. Constant changes and beeps to get the drivers attention and make selections on the U connect screen creates a crash risk. CHRYSLER knows this is an issue and will not do a voluntary recall. There is a class action lawsuit due to owners facing financial and safety risks. The truck is a 2018 Ram 2500 with only 16,000 miles. Stored in a climate protected building. There are many forums discussing this issue. 2018 Dodge/Ram products are well known for this safety defect.

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the traction control and an unknown warning light for the hydraulic control unit (HCU) illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

RECALL ISSUED NOV 2024. PARTS STILL NOT AVAILABLE FROM MANUFACTURER BUT CAN ORDER THEM ONLINE FROM THIRD PARTY. ABS AND STABILITY CONTRPL LIGHT STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY, ALSO PREVENTS 4WD FROM WORKING AND CRUISE CONTROL. THIS IS A DAILY DRIVER FOR WORK AND IS A 7 YEAR OLD VEHICLE. WHY CAN WE NOT GET THIS FIXED. CANT GET A RESPONSE FROM MANUFACTURER.

RECALL V06/NHTSA 19V-021. I BOUGHT MY 2018 2500 RAM NEW IN 2019. ON 10-10-25 I PUT MY FIRST SET OF TIRES ON IT 37369 MILES. AFTER INSTALL OF TIRES. I WANTED AN ALIGNMENT.TECH TOOK TRUCK TO ALLIGNMENT RACK AND PULLED IT OFF REAL FAST. SALES REP TOLD ME THEY COULD NOT DO THE ALIGNMENT BECAUSE THE DRAG LINK WAS WELDED. I SHOWED HIM THE QR CODE IN MY OWNERS MANUAL WHICH HE SCANNED AND SAID THEY DONT WELD ON STEERING COMPONENTS AND TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER. I DID FELDMAN DODGE RAM AND ASKED THE REP. IF RAM WOULD REPLACE IT?? A MECHANIC WAS IN THE SERVICE AREA AND SAID THEY ONLY CUT ALIGN AND REWELD THEM AND THAT WOULD BE ADDITIONAL LABOR.THATS WHAT THEY DID. MY CONCERN IS HOW MANY TIMES CAN THE ADJUSTMENT SLEEVE AND NUTS BE CUT GROUND AND REWELDED BEFORE THE DRAG LINK FAILS AND SOMEONE IS HURT OR KILLED?? HOPE NOT ONCE. RAM CUSTOMER SERVICE SEEMS TO BE BASED IN INDIA NOW AND ARE FIRM NO REPLACMENT OR EVEN REIMBURSMENT FOR ADDITIONAL LABOR.PLEASE ADVISE, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

See attached document for complaint. It has been ten months since I was notified of this safety defect that has caused my vehicle's Anti-Lock Brake System to fail. The notice includes the warning, "The loss of ABSIESOTraction control may cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. " This defect has rendered my vehicle inoperable for its primary purpose - trailering horses. If! were to need to drive the vehicle, it places me, the occupants and other drivers at risk. My dealer and Dodge RAM are unable to tell me when a replacement part will be available. I would appreciate any action that you can take to assist me in this matter.

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that after receiving the recall notification, the ABS and traction control warning lights intermittently flashed on the instrument panel, and the cruise control failed to operate as needed while the warning lights were illuminated. Over time, the contact stated that the warning light failure occurred more frequently. The contact then stated that while driving 50 MPH and hauling a utility trailer, the contact depressed the brake pedal, and the vehicle started to slide. The contact was able to avoid crashing into the vehicle ahead despite the brake failure. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated during the failure. Two dealers were notified of the failure, and both informed the contact that due to parts for the recall not being available, the contact had to pay out of pocket for the repair and submit a reimbursement claim. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.

Service ABS light constantly alerting, every time I touch brakes. Loses cruise control. I called two local dealerships who tell me parts are unavailable. This is on recall, why aren’t parts available?

Loss of control due to brakes locking up.

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

The cruise control on our truck does not work when the Hydraulic Control Unit is not working. It has started having issues this past summer which causes the message to be displayed on our dash with a warning sound. This may cause the ABS and ESC not to work properly, which is very concerning. We had planned to pull our 30 ft travel trailer across the US this winter to the south, but with these issues, we are hesitant to drive the truck a long distance. We are also hoping that the truck will stop correctly this winter since we live in Wisconsin and have snow and ice that we have drive in on a regular basis. This is concerning and we are debating as to whether or not the truck will be safe to drive. We called the manufacturer today about the part to repair the problem and there is not one yet. They said we could have a dealership do a “temporary fix” that we would have to pay for and have reimbursed. It was hard to understand the 2 people we talked to (from the Philippines - had heavy accents), so we don’t know if that “fix” really would work. They also said we could get a truck rental through the dealership, but we have no idea if they would pay for it or not, or how long it will be until there is an actual part produced by the company that will fix the problem. We are hesitant to do that if the cost would be on our shoulders, since it could be substantial. So, we may be without our vehicle this winter. It also looks like we will not be able to take our camper south for the winter this year like we always have done since we retired a few years ago due to this safety issue. This is not acceptable and we would like some answers.

ABS module/ HCU faulty. This has been replaced 2 times and lasts 3 years. Dealership says no fix has been made at this time for recall. No new parts to fix it, ABS light constantly going off.

Unknown--The manufacturer has not yet provided a resolution to this recall since NOVEMBER of 2024 so I am just reporting the lack of resolution.

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000(Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the ABS and the Traction Control warning lights were intermittently on while driving. The contact stated that both systems' failure had caused the vehicle to skid while driving on wet pavement. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 94,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The part to perform the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and informed that parts were on hold and not yet released. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.