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2018 Ram 3500
Common Problems

Ranked from 372 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
1
High severity
2
Medium
6 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

9 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    ABS Module Failure

    271complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) module fails, causing intermittent ABS and cruise control malfunctions.

    $800–$2,000est. abs module replacement · 25 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Recall Repair Delays

    106complaints
    High severityOther

    The manufacturer has not provided timely repairs for the NHTSA campaign, leading to ongoing issues and customer dissatisfaction.

  3. 3

    Intermittent ABS Light

    102complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    The ABS warning light intermittently comes on and off, indicating potential issues with the ABS system.

    $100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 12 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Cruise Control Malfunction

    84complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The cruise control intermittently stops working or becomes non-functional due to ABS and HCU failures.

  5. 5

    ABS and HCU Malfunction

    60complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) fail intermittently, causing the ABS and HCU warning lights to flash and cruise control to disengage.

  6. 6

    Brake Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) Failure

    29complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    The HCU can fail, causing the anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), and traction control to malfunction, increasing the risk of accidents.

    $800–$2,000est. abs module replacement · 25 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    ABS system intermittently fails, disabling cruise control and traction control

    20complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) intermittently fails, causing the cruise control and traction control to become inoperative.

    $100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 12 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Towing Issues

    14complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    When towing, the vehicle experiences brake failures, such as the brake pedal going to the floor, which can lead to loss of control and accidents.

  9. 9

    Continuous Chiming Sound During Operation

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The vehicle continuously chimes, indicating a malfunction in the electrical system and potentially affecting the ABS function.

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.

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