Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
1,092 NHTSA complaints about service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:abs warning light issues across 42 makes and 279 models.
The service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:abs warning light is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 1,092 filings from 42 manufacturers and 279 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.
Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 29 crashes, 8 fires, 19 injuries, and 10 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the FORD WINDSTAR with 121 filings, followed by RAM 2500 and VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.
Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FORD WINDSTAR | 121 |
| 2 | RAM 2500 | 39 |
| 3 | VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 37 |
| 4 | DODGE CARAVAN | 35 |
| 5 | FORD EXPLORER | 27 |
| 6 | TOYOTA SEQUOIA | 23 |
| 7 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO | 22 |
| 8 | PLYMOUTH VOYAGER | 17 |
| 9 | RAM 3500 | 16 |
| 10 | ISUZU RODEO | 14 |
| 11 | HONDA ACCORD | 14 |
| 12 | CHEVROLET IMPALA | 14 |
| 13 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 12 |
| 14 | FORD F-150 | 12 |
| 15 | DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | 11 |
| 16 | CHEVROLET BLAZER | 11 |
| 17 | JEEP CHEROKEE | 10 |
| 18 | FORD TAURUS | 10 |
| 19 | CHEVROLET MALIBU | 10 |
| 20 | CHEVROLET ASTRO | 10 |
| 21 | TOYOTA PRIUS | 9 |
| 22 | PONTIAC GRAND PRIX | 9 |
| 23 | LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II | 9 |
| 24 | FORD ESCAPE | 9 |
| 25 | CHEVROLET SUBURBAN | 9 |
| 26 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 | 9 |
| 27 | PONTIAC GRAND AM | 8 |
| 28 | DODGE RAM 1500 | 8 |
| 29 | DODGE JOURNEY | 8 |
| 30 | DODGE DURANGO | 8 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact located the recall for NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service brakes, Hydraulic). While driving at 55 MPH, another vehicle passed him on double yellow
The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the ABS and the Traction Control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechan
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal, loud clunking sound. The ABS, the parking brake, and the tracti
The ABS control module failed on my 2014 Ram 1500 and is no longer available from Mopar. The part (68228991AD) is discontinued or on indefinite backorder. This disables a federally required safety sys
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while driving 45-50 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the ABS, the traction control, and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. Th
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to come to a stop, the vehicle hesitated to decelerate while the brake pedal was depress
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH and depressing the brake pedal firmly, the brakes locked up. The contact became aware that the ABS had failed. The ABS, tracti
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The ABS and the traction control warning lights were illuminate
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle failed to respond. The ABS, traction control, and Forward Collisi
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the contact observed a warning notification alert and flashing ABS and Traction Control
The contact owned a 2012 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while her [XXX] daughter was driving at 35 MPH during traffic, the vehicle suddenly accelerated while attempting to depress the brake pe
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the traction control, Brake, and ABS warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that th
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 20â25 MPH, the steering became inoperable. The contact was unable to control the vehicle and crashed into the curb, and th
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, an alarm sounded and a message indicating the anti-lock braking system failure was displayed, causing the adaptive
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal extended to the floor, and the vehicle did not immediately stop, causin
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the stabili-trak, ABS and traction control warning lights remained illuminated, and the vehicle would not
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Service ABS" message was displayed. The traction control and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The v
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ABS warning light remained illuminated. During the failure, the traction control and cruise control features
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted, with the traction and ABS warning lights illuminated.
The contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the traction control, steering, and ABS warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it
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Data Sources
Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.
Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.
Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.