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2018 Ram 1500: recalls and problems

15 recalls and 662 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.

15recalls
662complaints
25crashes reported
8fires reported
25injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Electrical System156 · 24%
  • Engine110 · 17%
  • Unknown Or Other92 · 14%
  • Steering86 · 13%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System81 · 12%
  • Power Train58 · 9%
  • Fuel System (Diesel)52 · 8%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling46 · 7%
  • Service Brakes41 · 6%
  • Vehicle Speed Control31 · 5%

What owners report

Fuel/Propulsion System

I am filing a formal complaint regarding a failed recall remedy and subsequent consequential damage creating a severe fire hazard on my 2018 ram 1500 ecodiesel.in april, the official z46 high-pressure fuel pump (hpfp) recall repair was completed on my vehicle. within one month of the repair, the check engine light illuminated. i returned the vehicle to the authorized dealership (lakeland chrysler dodge), where techni

Engine And Engine Cooling,Fuel System, Diesel

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 contact was informed that the injector was damaged and the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be repaired

Steering,Electrical System

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 replaced. i took it to a dealer, and they claimed the assembly failed, need to be replaced, and was on a

Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine

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 truck to an independent diesel shop, in [xxx] to just go ahead and have a cps (crankshaft position s

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2018 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2018 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2018 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2018 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering 1500. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.