2018 Ram 2500 Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/12/2026

1,797Service Brakes complaints

72.1%Of all 2,491 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How service brakes ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES1,797 · 72.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM456 · 18.3%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC355 · 14.3%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL317 · 12.7%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING151 · 6.1%

Share of the 2,491 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Ram 2500 overview page.

What owners report

“Constant warning to service electronic braking system kicks out cruise control. According to ram this is a known problem with related module”NHTSA complaint 11439810 — filed 11/08/2021

“The Service Electric Braking System and the Service Antilock Brake System warning lights come on with chime. I or other have not been put into…”NHTSA complaint 11439168 — filed 11/03/2021

“While driving my 2018 Ram 2500, the Service Electrical Breaking System and Service Anti-locking Break System flashes on and off. It usually does this while…”NHTSA complaint 11438091 — filed 10/25/2021

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Service Brakes complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Ram 2500 have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the most-reported problem area on the 2018 Ram 2500: 1,797 of 2,491 complaints on file (72.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2018 Ram 2500 have in total?

2,491 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 37 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.