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2018 Ram 3500 brakes problems

The 2018 Ram 3500 has 636 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 57% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

636

Brakes complaints

57%

Share of year

9

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Brakes complaints by year

Related recalls

24V896000BrakesNovember 27, 2024 · 317,630 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the brake HCU, or replace the HCU motor, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed January 9, 2025. Some owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is C4B.

What owners report

Truck wouldn't stop antilock brakes did not work. Been trying to get 68347098ab and 68143491ab for the last 3 years from ram but been on backorder for that long. Was going down gravel road and trying to stop but wouldn't one wheel locked up and truck went into ditch smashing fender and hood.

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · August 25, 2024 · crash

Common questions

How many brakes complaints does the 2018 Ram 3500 have?

NHTSA has 636 complaints about the 2018 Ram 3500 brakes — 57% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2018 Ram 3500 brakes?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the brakes: 24V896000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.