2018 RAM 3500 service brakes, hydraulic problems
141 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2018 RAM 3500 — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…”
filed Sep 16, 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated that the ABS and the HCU were inoperable while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that it was difficult to pull his trailer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The local…”
filed Aug 26, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Hydraulic control unit (HCU) may fail, which can cause the anti-lock brake (ABS)…Campaign 24V896000 · Nov 27, 2024
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 3500 | 2 | 8% |
| 2022 3500 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 3500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 3500 | 46 | 15% |
| 2016 3500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 3500 | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 RAM 3500
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.