2018 Ram 3500
Common Problems
Ranked from 372 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
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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ABS Module Failure
271complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) module fails, causing intermittent ABS and cruise control malfunctions.
$800–$2,000est. abs module replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Recall Repair Delays
106complaintsHigh severityOtherThe manufacturer has not provided timely repairs for the NHTSA campaign, leading to ongoing issues and customer dissatisfaction.
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Intermittent ABS Light
102complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe ABS warning light intermittently comes on and off, indicating potential issues with the ABS system.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Cruise Control Malfunction
84complaintsSafety riskOtherThe cruise control intermittently stops working or becomes non-functional due to ABS and HCU failures.
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ABS and HCU Malfunction
60complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe 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.
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Brake Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) Failure
29complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe 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 · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
ABS system intermittently fails, disabling cruise control and traction control
20complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) intermittently fails, causing the cruise control and traction control to become inoperative.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Towing Issues
14complaintsMedium severityBrakesWhen towing, the vehicle experiences brake failures, such as the brake pedal going to the floor, which can lead to loss of control and accidents.
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Continuous Chiming Sound During Operation
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe vehicle continuously chimes, indicating a malfunction in the electrical system and potentially affecting the ABS function.
Other years & sources
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.