2018 Ram 3500 Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 60about this part
- Share
- 7%of 807 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 161,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 60 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2018 Ram 3500, 7% of the 807 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 161,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Abs and electronic control system lights intermittently come on and off constantly and have been for 25,000 miles. When it started happening Chrysler knew what the problem was hcu and abs module is malfunctioning but unfortunately no parts were available and couldn’t tell me when they would be available. I’m just now putting in the complaint due to just learning about this site.”
NHTSA complaint #11609229, filed 2024-08“1. Service ABS soon and Service Electronic System soon warning light and alarm occurs at random times. Failure code C0020-01. 2. Unsure if the braking system will actually work when needed. This vehicle is used to tow large heavy trailers and I just don't trust the breaks. 3. Took it to a repair shop since my warranty has expired. 4. No warning prior to failure. Failure occurred Jan 2024.”
NHTSA complaint #11592595, filed 2024-06“I was driving at highway speeds when the abs / traction control light came on. Notice cruise control was inoperative. The next day the warning lights were off. On the way home from work the system quit functioning again. After diagnosing found codes C0020-01 & U0403-00. ABS control module failure. I was told by the dealer this safety issue was not covered under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11497054, filed 2022-12“The ABS/HCU module failed. I had to replace on 05/14/2021. At the time of replacement, I was unaware the NHTSA launched an investigation October of 2022. At this present moment, I am faced with replacing the ABS/HCU module again. The cruise control does not work and the traction and ABS lights are on again.”
NHTSA complaint #11519493, filed 2023-04“The ABS Anti lock lights came on and says check Electrical Brake System. Dealer said The ABS anti lock brake pump assembly was bad and it was on me to replace it. This is a big safety Issue to me. I got a 2018 3500 ram and paying big money for a truck and my safety, there should be a recall before some people get kill.”
NHTSA complaint #11466048, filed 2022-05Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 14% |
| 2025 | 9 | 21% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 60 | 7% |
| 2017 | 12 | 4% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2018 Ram 3500
667 complaintsElectrical system
137 complaintsVehicle speed control
108 complaintsOther or unknown
40 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsWheels
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsTires
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Ram 3500
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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