2018 Ram 2500 driver assistance & safety tech problems

Related recalls

• Recall 18V398000Jun 14, 20181,837 vehicles
  BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey and RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The backup camera may experience a loss of image display while backing up. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

  Risk: A loss of image in the rearview camera while backing up can increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U56.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 18, 2026INBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

   This recall has been in effect for almost two years. I have been affected for the past year with almost constant warning alarms distracting my attention to drive. The Chrysler Mechanic did diagnose that my ABS system has failed but t hat a remedy was, and still is not available. In the meantime I rarely my 2500 RAM Diesel because I have no ABS, cruise control or the ability to disable the traction control. The mechanic was not able to turn the alarm off and turning up the…

   NHTSA complaint #11765195 · source
2. Filed Aug 18, 2026NCBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   This truck has been built with a brake hydraulic control unit ("HCU") that is susceptible to failure or malfunction which may result in a reduction or change of Anti-Lock Brake System ("ABS")/Electronic Stability Control ("ESC") /Traction Control performance. A failing HCU will initially result in the intermittent loss of ABS/Traction control progressing to permanent loss. Safety Risk The loss of ABS/ESC/Traction control may cause a vehicle crash without prior warning.

   NHTSA complaint #11757642 · source
3. Filed Apr 27, 2026VADriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   My vehicle has an open safety recall (24V896000) with no available remedy for over a year. I'm not sure why you guys aren't seeing it. The ABS warning light is illuminated, indicating a failure of a critical safety system. I reside in [XXX] where annual safety inspections are required and that date is now here. Despite the defect, the vehicle was passed by a Dodge dealership knowing the ABS system is not functioning properly as there isn't a fix. The manufacturer,…

   NHTSA complaint #11734044 · source
4. Filed Apr 6, 2026CABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   No incident has happened yet but I don’t want an incident to happen to get this fixed. The HCU and ABS are not working properly or at all I’m not too sure. The sensors on the truck don’t work. The 4x4 don’t work either. The cruise control doesn’t work either. I need my truck fixed asap.

   NHTSA complaint #11729540 · source
5. Filed Mar 30, 2026130,121 miFLBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while attempting to tow a trailer, the electronic braking system became inoperable with the ABS, ESC, and EBS warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the electric braking system failed to function properly while towing, preventing the trailer brakes from operating as needed. Additionally, the cruise control feature was inoperable. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000…

   NHTSA complaint #11728034 · source
6. Filed Mar 25, 2026COBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   Was towing with my 2018 Ram 2500 ... truck ABS failed to engage under emergency stopping narrowly missing stopped car in front of me... truck took substantially longer to stop and brakes locked up... There is an outstanding recall on this but RAM says parts are not available... there appear to be in excess of 317,000 large heavy duty Ram trucks on the road, probably most towing heavy loads, with failing ABS and Hydraulic Control Units (HCU). At what point will Ram be made to…

   NHTSA complaint #11727046 · source
7. Filed Feb 19, 2026KYBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

   This has been a recall for almost 2 yrs now and the dealer is saying no parts available. There are 1000s of RAM trucks driving around waiting for parts. A simple google search shows there are parts available on line. What is taking so long. This should have been resolved a year ago.

   NHTSA complaint #11719004 · source
8. Filed Feb 1, 2026MOBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   It has been 7months since I bought my truck. STILL I have an open safety recall that hasn’t been fixed since no parts are available. I live in the Midwest and bought a ram truck just for the snow and conditions. I’ve been stuck more this winter than ever due to this abs recall. It takes away traction control, takes away cruise control. It’s not safe at all. I need this figured out IMMEDIATELY

   NHTSA complaint #11714863 · source
9. Filed Jan 29, 202688,000 miWVCrashBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received a recall letter related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving at 20-25, the brakes were applied, but the front wheels locked up and crashed into the rear of a Chevrolet SUV. There were no reported injuries, airbag deployments, or fire. A police report was filed. The steering became inoperable. The ABS and traction control were inoperable. The traction…

   NHTSA complaint #11714222 · source
10. Filed Jan 17, 2026MIBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

    Been getting abs warning alarm for over 2 years and no fix in site. Also cruise does not function when in alarm been living with this alarm for 2 years or more. I would like to sell vehicle but cannot with this unrepaired recall. Need some action asap.

    NHTSA complaint #11711604 · source
11. Filed Jan 15, 2026VABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    I am in Virginia and received a recall code C0020-01 for general abs fault. The truck continues to beep alerting me of this fact. I need replacement of the hcu. Which i have been told controls the breaking hydraulics. To me this seems to be of concern and could easily cause an accident and injury. This has been occurring since August of 2025 and I have been in contact with the dealership, Blackwell of Danville, VA, since then. On 11/1/25 I went into the dealership for other…

    NHTSA complaint #11711237 · source
12. Filed Jan 4, 2026WABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    ABS and Electronic Braking System. I have not been able to use cruise control because this problem with my brakes also disabled my cruise control. I worry about my brakes failing. The part(s) needed to repair this have not been made available so I've been advised to not have it serviced until repair parts can be made available. I have had warning lamps light up on the dash since December of 2022. It's been over three years and RAM is not handling this in a timely fashion.…

    NHTSA complaint #11708678 · 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