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2018 Ram 3500

What 2018 Ram 3500 owners report most

Brake-related complaints dominate owner reports for this truck, with drivers describing unexpected vehicle acceleration when the brake pedal is pressed, loss of braking effectiveness, and related warning lights activating while underway. Electrical and hydraulic brake system failures, including inoperative trailer brake integration and ABS failure, make up a substantial share of remaining complaints. A smaller but notable group of owners report cruise control that fails to disengage and instead increases speed when the driver attempts to cancel it.

Most reported areas

Service Brakes safety 82%
Owners report the vehicle accelerating rather than slowing when the brake pedal is depressed, sometimes accompanied by a hill assist warning indicator illuminating on the dash. · 1 fire · 9 crash · 2 injured
Electrical System safety 17%
Owners report the integrated brake system for trailer towing failing to function, leaving the truck unable to adequately stop a towed load despite multiple dealer repair attempts. · 1 crash
Hydraulic safety 16%
Owners report the ABS unit becoming inoperable without warning, with simultaneous loss of traction control and hydraulic braking function while driving. · 4 crash
Vehicle Speed Control0 14%
Owners report cruise control failing to disengage when commanded, with vehicle speed increasing incrementally each time the driver attempts to cancel the system, including when holding the cancel button.
Forward Collision Avoidance0 8%
60 reports (8%)

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 769 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.