2018 RAM 2500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 461 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2018 RAM 2500, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 60,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “traction control” (41% of reports).
- 461service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 60,000median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 48%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Traction control: mentioned in 187 of 461 complaints (41%)
- Brakes hydraulic contacted: mentioned in 112 of 461 complaints (24%)
- Service ABS: mentioned in 49 of 461 complaints (11%)
- Audible chime: mentioned in 32 of 461 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 371 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 461 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
RAM 2500 service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated with a steady continuous audible chime coming from the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part…
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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2018 RAM 2500s have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 461 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 2018 RAM 2500 (18% of the 2,605 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2018 RAM 2500 service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 60,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2018 RAM 2500?
The most frequent phrase is “traction control”, in 187 of 461 complaints, followed by “brakes hydraulic contacted” (112).
Other 2018 RAM 2500 problems
See all 2018 RAM 2500 problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all 2500 years.