2018 Ram 2500 Collision Avoidance Problems
15 owner-reported collision avoidance complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (15)
In reading all the forum ABS and traction control fault. Comes on and off depending on speed and hit any bumps in the road. Looks like there is open recalls but none for 2018 RAM 2500 Diesel.
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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.
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As I am driving, (2018 ram 2500 6.7l with 45000 miles) the “service electronic brake system” and “service automatic brake system” will flash on and off intermittently. I took it to the dealership and they stated possibly the HCU. But since the codes flash intermittently and at completely random times they couldn’t say fer sure.
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And the anti-breaking system and the electronic braking system lights keep coming on. Maybe two months ago I had to have the left wheel assembly, everything repaired because the wheel was about to fall off.
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The ABS is malfunctioning and affecting cruise control. This can cause major safety issues. The truck is constantly dinging over and over while I drive.
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2018 Powerwagon intermittent ABS traction control light dinging on and off randomly. Does it more in bad weather. During dry sunny days sometimes it never comes on.
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I have been dealing with the ABS light going on & off with alarm constantly for over a year now. The HCU and ABS module needs to be replaced from what the dealership tells me. I don't understand why there's not a recall.
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The ABS/Anti Skid warning lights and notifier goes off every one to three minutes, clears itself then repeats. I travel two hours to work and return to the obsessive malfunction.
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I recently have had continuing ABS SERVICE WARNINGS LIGHTS and bells on my dash while driving. I took it to my local garage and they confirmed that the ABS MODULE is defective and needs replaced! No parts available at this time and is . on BACK ORDER. THIS IS A LARGE SCALE PROBLEM. I am now very concerned with driving my truck. AND WILL COST $1000 to repair if and when they can get the parts??
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2018 Ram 2500, ABS and traction control lights cycle of and on resulting in chiming. The result of the effected system is handling and drivability in hazardous weather conditions and snow. When not illuminated Cruise control can be used but will be disengaged once the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminate resulting in the need to respond to a decelerating vehicle. An independent service station has concluded and collaborated with the dealership that the it has a bad ABS Module, HCU or both. Dealer stated parts are not available and are on back order for more than 6 months
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Service Electronic Breaking System Light came on March 25, 2023. took truck to Ram dealership March 30th and was told the ABS Pump is going out so breaks won’t work correctly if I have to stop quickly. The replacement won’t be available until August 2023.
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Vehicle has had multiple failures of the ABS system. One failure occurred while under warranty at 14,228 miles, but a subsequent failure at 45,994 miles is stated as "not covered" under standard or safety-related warranty. In the first failure, the "CONTROL A 68143491-AA" was replaced.
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Randomly my 2018 ram 2500 ABS/Traction control go out. It’ll happen for 10mins in an out. Sometimes not at all, and others all the time.
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ABS traction control light keeps beeping and coming on seems to be a issue with this year vehicle
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The ABS Module has failed, only 20k miles on the truck. RAM advises they have 10 trucks locally waiting on the same part, and advise a national shortage as this part had a manufacturing problem. They will not provide a part # to replace it as they don't know what it will be.
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