Worst 2018 Ram 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Ram 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 150 | 4 | 3 | 21,375 mi | |
| ENGINE | 105 | — | 3 | 34,576 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 90 | 1 | 1 | 41,832 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 75 | — | 1 | 17,895 mi | |
| STEERING | 68 | 4 | — | 67,275 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 53 | 3 | — | 25,788 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 49 | — | — | 64,512 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 41 | 5 | — | 14,712 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 40 | — | 1 | 58,690 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 27 | 2 | — | 21,130 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 19 | 11 | 1 | 37,190 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 18 | — | 1 | 14,834 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 15 | 1 | — | 23,251 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 14 | 2 | — | 25,081 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 9 | — | 1 | 30,140 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 7 | 1 | — | 37,275 mi | |
| SEATS | 7 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 6 | — | — | 52,800 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 5 | — | — | 30,016 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 5 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 78,586 mi | |
| WHEELS | 5 | — | — | 22,025 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT | 4 | — | — | 57,200 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 4 | — | — | 36,750 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | — | — | 85,784 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 79,500 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | 5,100 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 2 | — | — | 31,250 mi |
Recalls for 2018 Ram 1500
24 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~17,013,610 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
+ 14 more recalls
Other Ram 1500 Years
Wider context: See the full Ram 1500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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