2018 Ram 2500 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 0%of 2,607 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2018 Ram 2500, 0% of the 2,607 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While operating vehicle the ABS and traction control lights would flash on and off and message service anti lock brake system. Then service electric brake system would flash in message center. After flashing on and off multiple times the messages self cleared and lights went out”
NHTSA complaint #11289725, filed 2019-12, 7,700 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle started to shake abnormally. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a tire shop and had the tires rotated and the vehicle aligned. The vehicle as repaired, however the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated again. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11543452, filed 2023-09, 65,000 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated intermittently, and a message was displayed stating that the cruise control was unavailable. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality however, the failure became a regular occurrence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11551415, filed 2023-10, 56,000 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the Service Brakes message was displayed and deactivated the cruise control and caused the stability and traction control systems to fail to operate as needed. The failure wase self-corrected; however, the failure recurred shortly afterwards. The failure persisted. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11536887, filed 2023-08, 78,000 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while attempting to tow a trailer, the electronic braking system became inoperable with the ABS, ESC, and EBS warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the electric braking system failed to function properly while towing, preventing the trailer brakes from operating as needed. Additionally, the cruise control feature was inoperable. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. …”
NHTSA complaint #11728034, filed 2026-03, 130,121 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 9 | 0% |
| 2017 | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2018 Ram 2500
2,346 complaintsElectrical system
476 complaintsVehicle speed control
342 complaintsForward collision avoidance
225 complaintsOther or unknown
114 complaintsSteering
87 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
75 complaintsEngine
37 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsWheels
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Ram 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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