2018 Ram 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 661 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ram 1500. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (159), Engine (110), Unknown Or Other (92).
Key takeaways
- 661 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 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 92 | 14% |
| Steering | 86 | 13% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 80 | 12% |
| Fuel System | 59 | 9% |
| Power Train | 59 | 9% |
| Diesel | 52 | 8% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 46 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 46 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 31 | 5% |
| Suspension | 21 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling,fuel System, Diesel - filed 2026-09-17
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was initially taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V411000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). After retrieving the vehicle, while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed back to the local dealer, and the cont...
Steering,electrical System - filed 2026-09-11
After driving through a heavy downpour, power steering cut out intermittently. The next day, it became full inoperable. Repair shop initially suggested letting the controls "dry out". When that was unsuccessful, the shop suggested taking it to a dealer, stating that the entire rack and pinion assembly needs to be repl...
Power Train,vehicle Speed Control,engine - filed 2026-09-04
XXX, [XXX] East Bound 9:30 PM, , pulling a tandem-axle boat and trailer 6000# GVW , the truck slowed suddenly, in traffic 62 MPH. I contacted CJDR dealers in [XXX], and [XXX], and both stated there was no recall, warranty, or goodwill repair, available for my truck. [XXX] told me the same, when I called. I took the ...
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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.