2018 RAM 2500 forward collision avoidance problems
224 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2018 RAM 2500 — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This truck has been built with a brake hydraulic control unit ("HCU") that is susceptible to failure or malfunction which may result in a reduction or change of Anti-Lock Brake System ("ABS")/Electronic Stability Control ("ESC") /Traction Control performance. A failing HCU will initially result in…”
filed Aug 18, 2026
“My vehicle has an open safety recall (24V896000) with no available remedy for over a year. I'm not sure why you guys aren't seeing it. The ABS warning light is illuminated, indicating a failure of a critical safety system. I reside in [XXX] where annual safety inspections are required and that date…”
filed Apr 27, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 2500 | 3 | 13% |
| 2025 2500 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 2500 | 4 | 7% |
| 2023 2500 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 2500 | 6 | 3% |
| 2021 2500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 2500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 2500 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 2500 | 62 | 9% |
| 2016 2500 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 2500 | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 RAM 2500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.