2018 Ram 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 667 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ram 1500. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (159), Engine (110), Unknown Or Other (92).
Key takeaways
- 667 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 25 involve a crash, 8 a fire, 25 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 159 | 24% |
| Engine | 110 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 92 | 14% |
| Steering | 90 | 13% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 81 | 12% |
| Power Train | 60 | 9% |
| Fuel System | 59 | 9% |
| Diesel | 52 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 48 | 7% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 46 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 31 | 5% |
| Suspension | 22 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2018 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-10-21
1. The electronic power steering system on my 2018 Dodge Ram began malfunctioning intermittently, with the power steering going in and out, before eventually failing completely. I was informed that due to the design of the system, the entire rack-and-pinion assembly must be replaced because of the design. 2. The inter...
Suspension,service Brakes - filed 2026-10-21
The ABS, brake, and traction-control warning lights on my 2018 Ram 1500 Rebel first appeared in June 2026 and are currently illuminated. During abrupt braking, the rear of the truck can slide sideways, making it difficult to maintain control. In June 2026, I was traveling approximately 50 mph when another vehicle pull...
Steering - filed 2026-10-17
I have a 2018 ram 1500 express my electricinic power steering is binding and causing my truck to jerk when I correct it while driving. I have noticed that there are recalls for the same issue on previous years(2015-2017) and on years after (2019-2021) models. Please investigate why 2018 isnt showing an open or active r...
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More for the 2018 Ram 1500
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.