RAM 2500 Forward Collision Avoidance Problems
Owners have filed 314 complaints with NHTSA about forward collision avoidance problems on the RAM 2500 across 12 model years. The 2018 model year has the most (225). The words owners use most often: “traction control” (38% of reports).
- 314forward collision avoidance complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 60%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 118 of 314 complaints (38%)
- ABS module: mentioned in 45 of 314 complaints (14%)
- Service electronic: mentioned in 34 of 314 complaints (11%)
- Anti lock: mentioned in 27 of 314 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do forward collision avoidance problems happen?
Based on 7 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 314 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
RAM 2500 forward collision avoidance complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists forward collision avoidance for the RAM 2500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Drove down a paved road in the legal speed limit (30mph). Hit a bump in the pavement and the dash had large amounts of disabled codes popping up: airbag disabled, emergency braking disabled, power steering disabled, blind spots need service, traction control. Brought it to a RAM dealership where…
I own a 2017 Ram 2500 that is subject to an active safety recall involving the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU), Recall C4B / NHTSA Recall 24V-896. My vehicle is currently experiencing problems consistent with the safety defect described in the recall. The ABS warning light is illuminated, traction…
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…
Backing truck with trailer, auto park engaged leaving me in on comming traffic almost causing a very bad wreck. No time to reset.
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all RAM 2500s have forward collision avoidance problems?
No. NHTSA has 314 owner complaints about forward collision avoidance for the RAM 2500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the RAM 2500 forward collision avoidance?
No recall currently lists forward collision avoidance for this vehicle.
What do owners say about forward collision avoidance problems on the RAM 2500?
The most frequent phrase is “traction control”, in 118 of 314 complaints, followed by “abs module” (45).
Other RAM 2500 problems
- Service Brakes problems (2,417)
- Electrical System problems (961)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (578)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (514)
- Power Train problems (456)
- Engine problems (422)
- Steering problems (385)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (196)
See all RAM 2500 problems.