2018 Ram 2500 · symptom sheet
Multiple warning lights come on at once
- 46owner reports
- 32,000median miles
- $525median quote
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Jul 23, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
556 of the 2,564 complaints on this car are about the electrical system. 46 of those describe warning lights.
Tick what matches of 46 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the module (9 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the electrical system covers the 2018 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
NHTSA investigations into the electrical system on the 2500
Software security vulnerability. Closed jan 5, 2016, led to recall 15V-508.
NHTSA summary
Totally integrated power module failure. Closed jul 24, 2015.
NHTSA summary
None of these investigations covers the 2018 model year.
What owners paid
12 of the 46 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $255 to $1,200.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 27,000 and 72,205 miles, from the 16 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“ABS warning light flashes then Traction Control will flash with a bing-bong noise. Now a few days later the 2 lights come on at startup and stay on. Bing -Bong noise is intermittent. Cruise Control will no longer engage. Model 2018 2500 Laramie crew cab with 122K miles. My concern is braking when pulling my 5th wheel. I think there is an investigation working right now. Investigation: PE 22-012”
Filed Nov 20, 2024 · 122,000 miles
“Service electronic braking system / ABS service antilock brake system. Both these lights come on and ding, half a second later they are off. This happens non stop, looks like everyone is having this problem. This should be a recall not a $1200 fix. I only have 58,252 miles on my truck. This problem for me has been going on and off for 2 months.”
Filed May 1, 2024 · 58,252 miles
“Intermittent ABS and traction control lights. Service lights come on and go off when braking or driving over bumps. Code C0020 - ABS Pump Motor Control General Electric Failure. Issue is so random I havenât taken the truck to a service center.”
Filed Oct 31, 2023
“The ABS and traction control indicator lights come on and off intermittently. This is a huge safety concern has the ABS and traction control may malfunction. This issue has been brought to the dealer and they replaced parts less than two years ago. It has reoccurred less than two years later.”
Filed Oct 23, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 46 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.
Other problems on this car
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 2307 reports
- Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 287 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 90 reports
- Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 41 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 32 reports