2018 Ram 2500 · symptom sheet
Brake pedal feels soft or spongy
- 39owner reports
- 50,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 17, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
39 of the 2,335 reports of brake wear on the 2018 2500 describe soft brake pedal.
Part of Brakes grind, pulse or wear early (2,335 reports) · also: ABS light on, brake light on, brake failure
Tick what matches of 39 reports
Soft brake pedal on other 2500 years
No other 2500 model year has enough reports of soft brake pedal for a sheet of its own. See every 2500 year.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the brake lines (5 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the brakes covers the 2018 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The hydraulic control unit (HCU) may fail, which can cause the anti-lock brake (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), and traction control systems to fail.
All 10 recalls on the 2018 Ram 2500, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the brakes on the 2500
Loss of brake performance. Closed mar 3, 2025.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 30,000 and 70,000 miles, from the 19 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“The ABS HCU has failed again this is the third time. The brakes feel spongy and the cruise control and 4wd does not work. The cause is unknown faulty design of parts. I donât remember the mileage of the first or second failure.”
Filed Sep 13, 2024
“Failed parts . #1 abs module #2 steering box & intermediate shaft #3 balljoints .available anytime for inspection? # 1 risk brakes locking up or soft pedal #2 steering wheel back and forth to stay on highway #3 knuckle fall off failed balljoint all causing an accident.. all independent shop for all components. Dealer for steering ?? Abs traction lights”
Filed Dec 22, 2023
“My ABS service light keeps intermittently coming on and then off. Sometimes days go by without coming on. The all of sudden it comes on. Brakes feel like they are working but brake pedal seems soft. This is a safety issue. Vehicle is awaiting dealer inspection.”
Filed Jul 15, 2023
“The abs and traction control keep coming on and off. Sometimes the truck will sink the Brake. This is a very common problem that happens on these trucks. This is my second time that it goes out on my truck. First time went out at 40k miles now just went out on 76k miles. Theyâre needs to be a recall set on this as itâs so common to go out on such a short period of time!”
Filed Apr 20, 2023 · 40,000 miles
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 39 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 289 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 92 reports
- Multiple warning lights come on at once 47 reports
- Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 42 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 33 reports