2018 RAM 3500 Parking Brake Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Parking Brake Issues in the 2018 RAM 3500
1 parking brake complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 RAM 3500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Parking Brake Complaints
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced complete brake failure. While driving, the brake pedal was depressed but was stiff and slow to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the hydro-boost needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. While driving, the contact stated that the brake pedal was firm. The parking brake failed to engage fully. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake master cylinder and ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Other 2018 RAM 3500 Problem Areas
Service Brakes
466 complaints
Electrical System
127 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
96 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
95 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
39 complaints
Steering
31 complaints
Unknown Or Other
28 complaints
Wheels
23 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
22 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
19 complaints
Power Train
18 complaints
Engine
15 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
11 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
7 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
6 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Air Bags
5 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
4 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
4 complaints
Traction Control System
3 complaints
Visibilitywiper
3 complaints
Back Over Prevention Warnings
2 complaints
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention
1 complaint
Electrical System Integrated Trailer Brake Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistelectriccontrol Module
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesdraglinkconnection
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint