2018 Ram 2500 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 342about this part
- Share
- 13%of 2,607 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,750miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 342 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2018 Ram 2500, 13% of the 2,607 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,750 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2018 Ram 2500 with 24320 miles on it. The traction control light/ ABS/ebs service lights come on when driving. The speed control goes off. I have seen on the Ram forum that this is common on this and the 2017 years too. My question is if there are several 100 people with the same problem. Why have you not issued a recall. This will get someon killed if they are not careful.”
NHTSA complaint #11414945, filed 2021-05, 24,300 miles“Service Electronic Braking system and Service ABS braking system messages with accompanying chimes occur every 2-3 seconds while driving. This turns off the traction control and abs as well as the speed control. Diagnosis reveals abs control module and hydraulic brake control unit needs to be replaced. Vehicle only has 60,000 miles. Parts are discontinued according to dealer site.”
NHTSA complaint #11464289, filed 2022-05, 60,000 miles“The touch screen on the central control computer/entertainment/cell phone system has delaminates and randomly self selects buttons. On more than one occasion the distraction of cancelling phone calls at all hours, activation of back up cameras and signals that tell the vehicle to do wierd things negatively impact of drivers attention and function' there are laws about distract4d driving and this is a major distraction. I have tried to resolve the issue with the manufacturer and they are un responsive. …”
NHTSA complaint #11403183, filed 2021-03, 9,000 miles“Loss of power/turbo. I was hauling a heavy load when I had a loss of turbo power on highway. Causing my truck to loose mph up a hill and almost getting struck by a semi vdd into my trailer. Check engine light is on and turbo don’t kick on anymore. I haven’t had the money to fix the problem but I’m certain it’s the turbo/turbo actuator.”
NHTSA complaint #11577881, filed 2024-03“Two issues with my truck. #1. The ABS HCU was replaced under warranty once. I am now at 75k miles and it is doing the same thing again. Difference is I'm having to pay for it. #2. The Clock Springs has been replaced once already and now needs it again. I paid the first time and am now having to pay again!!! Absolutely not acceptable!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11612945, filed 2024-09Related service bulletins
- 10243131Aug 1, 2023CEL (Check Engine Lamp) Illuminated, P057B Brake Pedal Position Sensor Performance
- 10231735Jan 23, 2023Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 5 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 8 | 4% |
| 2018 | 342 | 13% |
| 2017 | 72 | 10% |
| 2016 | 17 | 7% |
| 2015 | 19 | 9% |
| 2014 | 32 | 9% |
| 2013 | 14 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2018 Ram 2500
2,346 complaintsElectrical system
476 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 complaintsFuel system
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Ram 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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