2018 RAM 3500 forward collision avoidance problems
60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2018 RAM 3500 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“We have been waiting for almost two years for the traction control and ads break repair. When will something be done about this recall not being repaired?”
filed Mar 18, 2026
“No anti lock brakes which causes unsafe braking in acclimate weather which slid sideways as well as almost rear end vehicles ,also causes multiple functions to not work like exhaust brake and transmission issues !”
filed Mar 1, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 3500 | 4 | 18% |
| 2025 3500 | 6 | 17% |
| 2024 3500 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 3500 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 3500 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 3500 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 3500 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 3500 | 12 | 4% |
| 2016 3500 | 2 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 RAM 3500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.