2018 Ram 2500 brakes problems

Related recalls

• Recall 24V896000Nov 27, 2024317,630 vehicles
  SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

  Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The hydraulic control unit (HCU) may fail, which can cause the anti-lock brake (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), and traction control systems to fail.

  Risk: A loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake HCU, or replace the HCU motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning January 9, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is C4B.

What owners say

1. Filed Oct 7, 2026INBrakesElectrical System

   The truck is under recall C4b for the ABS / Traction control system, which also disables the cruise control. I have called several times and had the vehicle into local dealerships and was told there is still no fix. I asked about trading in the truck and the dealers offered me way below KBB value stating they don't want the truck because of the recall. I ask Ram to help me out and they said there is nothing they can do. 3 times now in over the almost 2 years this truck has…

   NHTSA complaint #11769551 · source
2. Filed Oct 6, 2026160,000 miOHBrakes

   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 check engine warning lights were illuminated and the cruise control became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the failure was associated with the recall. The contact was referred to the manufacturer. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11769351 · source
3. Filed Oct 1, 2026SCBrakes

   I have 2018 Ram 2500 Diesel that has the ABS Recall and my abs system is not working, No cruise control and No traction control. I have contacted multible dealers multible times and I'm told there is no fix for this problem. I don't understand how they can continue to engineer and build trucks that apparently don't have this problem but can't engineer a fix for this Safety Issue. My problem was first reported to the dealer (1/15/2021) 5 years ago. I bought this truck New to…

   NHTSA complaint #11768244 · source
4. Filed Sep 30, 202650,000 miTNCrashTowedBrakes

   The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to properly respond and the braking distance became extended, causing the vehicle to crash into the rear of the vehicle ahead. Additionally, the brake pedal was fully depressed and went to the floorboard, but the brakes failed to respond as needed. The vehicle was towed from the scene. A Police report was filed. The contact received…

   NHTSA complaint #11768002 · source
5. Filed Sep 30, 202645,000 miWVBrakes

   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 stated that while operating the…

   NHTSA complaint #11767986 · source
6. Filed Sep 29, 2026WABrakes

   My truck is subject to FCA Recall C4B, NHTSA Recall 24V-896, involving the brake hydraulic control unit (HCU). The recall concerns possible loss of ABS, electronic stability control and traction control. My concern is that the recall has been open since November 2024 and I still have not been able to obtain the repair for my truck. I have also been dealing directly with Stellantis and have case number 94100990. More importantly, my truck has actually experienced the problem.…

   NHTSA complaint #11767803 · source
7. Filed Sep 29, 2026MIBrakes

   Warning lights come on. No anti lock brakes or cruise control. Warning lights and signal appear on the dash board. There has been a recall on this problem for over two years. Dealership keeps saying NO PARTS AVAILABLE. Use my truck for a family vehicle, and pull our travel trailer. I hope you can help resolve this problem.

   NHTSA complaint #11767645 · source
8. Filed Sep 27, 2026TNBrakesFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I haven’t had an accident yet, but the car beeps at me constantly. It’s very distracting. Abs / traction control lights constantly going on and off. Also had issues with transmission, gears shifting hard, 4wd bushings in transfer case, etc. I have asked for an update on recalls many times. No part available. It’s been almost 2 years. Doesn’t seem that they plan to address the issue.

   NHTSA complaint #11767248 · source
9. Filed Sep 25, 202626,500 miSCBrakes

   The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and cruise control features failed to operate, with a dinging sound coming from the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet…

   NHTSA complaint #11766974 · source
10. Filed Sep 24, 2026CABrakes

    I have warnings on my dash board alerting of a brake system failure. I received notice of the safety recall more than 18 months ago and have followed up several times. I have been told there is no remedy and if I would like to pay to fix the issue I can and then submit for possible reimbursement. I verified the suspect part is/was available at the local dealership but they refused to remedy the safety recall. I purchased the truck at the dealership I met with but they have…

    NHTSA complaint #11766821 · source
11. Filed Sep 23, 2026CABrakes

    Since the recall letter went out, the trucks electronic cracking system alarm has been intermittently sounding and every time I call a dealership and explain the issue, I receive the same answer that the parts to remedy the situation are not available. This has been an ongoing issue and a serious safety concern if anything were to happen to the system while I’m operating it with my family inside. I have been dealing with this for close to 2 years now. I need some action to…

    NHTSA complaint #11766484 · source
12. Filed Sep 23, 2026WABrakes

    There has been recall CB4 on my 2018 Ram 2500 since 11/2024. I have been told multiple times that a fix is on the way, in the mean time I dont feel safe driving the vehicle and the constant warning beeper is annoying. How long will NHTSA let this go before there is a viable solution. I know there is a acceptable repair on the Ram 3500 which uses the exact part as the 2500.We are now going into fall/winter where the anti lock braking system is crucial, there is a huge safety…

    NHTSA complaint #11766461 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology