2018 RAM 2500 service brakes, air problems
59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, air on the 2018 RAM 2500 — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at 40-45 MPH, the brakes and steering became inoperable, causing him to crash into an unknown vehicle. The air bags in the other vehicle did deploy. There were no reported injuries, air bag deployments, or fire for the…”
filed Mar 19, 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received a recall letter related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving at 20-25, the brakes were applied, but the front wheels locked up and crashed into the rear of a Chevrolet SUV…”
filed Jan 29, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Air problems in other 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 2500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 2500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 2500 | 11 | 2% |
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.