2018 Ram 2500: Service abs and electronic brake system alert on
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2018 2500 report: service abs and electronic brake system alert on. CarComplaints.com lists 11 owner complaints, average mileage 38,950 miles.
NHTSA has 2344 owner complaints for the 2018 2500 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11771006 (filed 10/14/2026): “Vehicle information: * year/make/model: 2018 ram 2500 power wagon * affected component: electronic stability control / service brakes, hydraulic / electrical system * associated recall: fca recall c4b / nhtsa campaign 24v-896 description of the safety proble…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11771032 (filed 10/14/2026): “Nhtsa recall number 24v-896 was marked as completed on my vehicle but i'm telling you the work was never done. it was marked as complete on 27 september (that's a sunday) of this year. i called stellantis recall department and they just say it's complete but c…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: new module and a new sensor (5 reports) hcu needs replaced (2 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Pads and rotors are a common DIY job with hand tools and a jack; ABS/hydraulic faults need a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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