Worst 2018 Ram 2500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
SERVICE BRAKES
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Ram 2500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1,754 | 12 | — | 45,572 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 447 | 5 | — | 37,142 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 308 | 9 | — | 69,620 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 308 | 2 | — | 42,380 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 150 | 1 | — | 13,900 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 99 | 2 | — | 17,444 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 90 | — | — | 46,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 78 | 5 | — | 29,535 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 65 | 2 | 1 | 39,782 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 55 | 4 | — | 52,356 mi | |
| ENGINE | 33 | 2 | 2 | 43,288 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 31 | 1 | — | 56,457 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 20 | 2 | — | 46,150 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 14 | — | — | 56,170 mi | |
| WHEELS | 13 | — | — | 61,583 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 11 | 1 | — | 60,621 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 4 | — | 48,150 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 10 | — | — | 61,525 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 9 | — | — | 63,601 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 9 | — | — | 14,800 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 8 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 5 | — | — | 45,974 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 5 | — | — | 53,100 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 5 | — | — | 10,800 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | — | — | 5,400 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | 1 | 85,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 2 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2018 Ram 2500
15 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~16,926,663 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 2017-2018 Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The hydraulic control unit (HCU) may fail, which can cause the anti-lock brake (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), and traction control systems to fail.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1, 2018 with a 6 or 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. On August 29, 2019 Chrysler expanded the recall to include an additional 693,128 model year 2013-2014 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 3500 and 2014-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles. The outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey and RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The backup camera may experience a loss of image display while backing up. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
+ 5 more recalls
Other Ram 2500 Years
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