Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Ram 1500 has 15 recalls, 640 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
15
Recalls
640
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 7, 2026
20V475000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crank...
19V347000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
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. ...
18V398000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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...
18V280000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 ve...
18V332000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 C...
21V632000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
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 ...
19V324000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The rear driveshaft may have an incomplete weld fusion between the tube ...
19V757000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas R...
18V556000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 RAM 1500 trucks. The rear differential may have been insufficiently filled, possibly resulting i...
18V524000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenge...
18V100000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 RAM 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, all equi...
22V406000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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 ...
23V411000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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 cran...
25V010000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
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 l...
25V592000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
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 rupt...
Overall
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Front Crash
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Side Crash
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Rollover
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Rating for: 2018 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 2WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | STEERING | Greetings, I’m writing regarding a recent power steering issue in my 2018 Ram 1500. While driving t... |
| Jun 9, 2026 | STEERING | The electronic power steering went out in the middle of driving. My safety, the safety of my passeng... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off and in pa... |
| May 29, 2026 | ENGINE | EGR cooler failed while driving on May 29, 2026. Towed truck to Greenville Chrysler that day. EGR... |
| May 20, 2026 | STEERING | I experienced sudden and intermittent loss of power steering. I nearly crashed going around a corner... |
| Apr 28, 2026 | STEERING | The electronic power steering failed. And its $1300-3600 for the new rack and pinion cause the whole... |
| Apr 27, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | turbo component defective fixed at my own cost last 2 yrs 9 m. afraid of fuel starvation |
| Apr 25, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. While driving through a parking lot and hauling a boat, the steeri... |
| Apr 17, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Prior to paying cash for this vehicle, I had the dealership connect it to an obd-11 scanner to ensur... |
| Apr 9, 2026 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Power steering stops working causing to the wheel to jerk and almost lock up while driving. |
| Apr 7, 2026 | STEERING | Steering is intermittently difficult, requires greater effort, steering wheel sometimes makes noise ... |
| Apr 4, 2026 | ENGINE | I have a 2018 Ram 1500 ecodiesel with the 2nd gen 3.0L V6 diesel engine. This engine has a well know... |
| Mar 22, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the st... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | STEERING | Electric power steering stops working then will work for several days then out of nowhere it will st... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I am reporting a fuel‑system defect on my 2018 RAM 1500. The vehicle has only 43,325 miles, which i... |
| Mar 12, 2026 | STEERING | The vehicle is experiencing intermittent and severe steering stiffness, making it difficult to contr... |
| Mar 6, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Electronic power steering has started working intermittently. Very hard to steer truck at times. Ver... |
| Mar 6, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | All of a sudden while driving or idling engine will complete shut itself off. Rpm to 0 and if drivin... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | ENGINE | Although the carfax states the EGR Cooler has already been serviced and there are no active recalls ... |
| Feb 19, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I wanna report a refuling issue with my vehicle. I have an issue with the gas pump clicking or turni... |