2018 Ram 3500 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 Mar 18, 2026MIBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain

   We have been waiting for almost two years for the traction control and ads break repair. When will something be done about this recall not being repaired?

   NHTSA complaint #11725336 · source
2. Filed Mar 1, 2026INBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain

   No anti lock brakes which causes unsafe braking in acclimate weather which slid sideways as well as almost rear end vehicles ,also causes multiple functions to not work like exhaust brake and transmission issues !

   NHTSA complaint #11721254 · source
3. Filed Jan 12, 2026INDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

   Slide off road while braking. Braking problem due to recall, Manufacturer Recall NumberC4B / NHTSA Recall Number24V-896. Recall was to be fix 1st quarter of 2025, Now 2026 still not repair solution.

   NHTSA complaint #11710374 · source
4. Filed Jan 6, 2026VABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   My vehicle is included in safety recall 24V-896 for a defective HCU (Hydraulic Control Unit). I have contacted the dealership multiple times, but the replacement part is never available. This recall affects critical safety systems including ABS and Electronic Stability Control. Despite being a safety recall, there is no estimated timeline for repair due to part unavailability. I am concerned about driving a vehicle with an unresolved safety defect. The manufacturer has been…

   NHTSA complaint #11709229 · source
5. Filed Jul 2, 2025GADriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   I have not been involved in an accident yet. You can’t drive the truck because the warning goes every 2 minutes. The brake hydraulic control unit has failed and they will not fix the truck. I can’t pull my camper. I have at least 6 hours on the phone with Ram and they say there is nothing they can do. The dealer ship says they have the part that is on the truck now, but Ram will not allow them to install it. It’s not the new part. Mean while my truck is useless until they…

   NHTSA complaint #11670934 · source
6. Filed May 27, 2025GABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / Unknown

   This recall notice, was first identified in September or October, with the Official Communication issued in November of 2024. How long am I, or anyone expected to endure the nuances of this recall. We are well beyond 6 months now with no remedy, and it does not appear as if RAM\Stellantis is concerned with a fix. They've sent a disclaimer notice, but what is the resolve to a vehicle I purchased and continue to make a monthly payment towards - but you are basically telling me…

   NHTSA complaint #11663258 · source
7. Filed Mar 28, 2025ORBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   Related to the known HCU failure on these vehicles. My first submitted complaint was on Oct 22, 2022 and this issue is still not resolved. I received a letter in mail on January 21st of this year stating that a recall was finally underway. Now it's late March and everyone's standard response is "No Remedy Yet". The remedy is actually installing HCU part number 68143491AB which replaces the corrupt factory installed part 6814391AA. These parts are readily available online so…

   NHTSA complaint #11651250 · source
8. Filed Jan 31, 2025ORAirbagsBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   I had the ABS recall repaired 3 years ago when Ram was refusing to acknowledge this as a defective product. I paid for this repair. Under the recall I'm elgiible for reimbursement but the company is refusing to reimburse me for the repair after I sent them an invoice showing proof of work and my payment. This can't stand. Please force them to issue a refund for the $100 I am owed.

   NHTSA complaint #11639921 · source
9. Filed Nov 26, 2024144,000 miFLBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the ABS and the traction control warning lights intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the part had been discontinued. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11627558 · source
10. Filed Nov 16, 2024NDBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    ABS warning light came on, and stay on , parking sensors shut off , electronic braking system failed, brakes locked up, vehicle is unsafe and undrive able as brakes and abs system aren’t functioning safely.

    NHTSA complaint #11625682 · source
11. Filed Nov 14, 2024ALDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    Abs braking system not working per dash lights Safety is un sure due to not knowing It is always on the dash as a problem that needs to be fixed or inspected It started 2 months ago an can’t be reset.todays date 11/14/2024

    NHTSA complaint #11625291 · source
12. Filed Nov 5, 2024150,000 miLABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the ABS control module. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V140000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics, Electronic Stability Control (ECS), but the VIN was not included.…

    NHTSA complaint #11623693 · 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