2018 Ram 3500 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 669 complaints for the 2018 Ram 3500, 57% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 669 57% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 54,000 miles 137 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 10 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 18 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 31 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 26 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 22 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 12 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 7 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 5 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 137 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 54,000 miles, and 55% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 10 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, a vehicle abruptly merged in front of him causing him to crash into the rear of that vehicle. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway and became aware that the brake pedal was difficult to depress. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired; however, the dealer was contacted by phone.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The dealer was contacted and diagnosed the vehicle with brake hydraulic control unit failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The dealer performed a temporary fix and replaced the part with the same part that was failing.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Ram 3500
- Electrical system 137 complaints
- Cruise control 108 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 64 complaints
- Steering 34 complaints
- Wheels 25 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 23 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints