Worst 2018 Ram 3500 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 3500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 477 | 4 | 1 | 24,167 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 128 | 1 | — | 44,260 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 102 | 4 | — | 74,673 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 95 | — | — | 31,337 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 40 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 31 | 3 | 1 | 29,399 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 29 | 2 | — | 25,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 23 | — | — | 161,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 23 | 2 | — | 29,020 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 21 | 1 | — | 4,642 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 19 | — | — | 79,335 mi | |
| ENGINE | 15 | — | — | 70,800 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 11 | — | — | 53,918 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 10 | — | — | 12,203 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 7 | — | — | 38,442 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 6 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 2 | — | 110,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 4 | — | — | 96,368 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 4 | — | — | 27,362 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 5,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 2 | — | — | 119,448 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 2 | — | — | 31,858 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | 1 | 1 | 37,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1 | — | — | 179,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 5,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 1 | — | — | 61,000 mi |
Recalls for 2018 Ram 3500
18 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~18,270,618 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 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation.
+ 8 more recalls
Other Ram 3500 Years
Wider context: See the full Ram 3500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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