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2018 Ram 1500 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Ram 1500 has 103 NHTSA engine complaints and 3 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Ram 1500

Electrical
136
Other
121
Engine
103
Steering
69
Powertrain
47
Fuel System
42
Brakes
26
Suspension
18
Airbags
15
Speed Control
13
Structure
10
Lights
5
Seat Belts
5
Visibility
4
Tires
3
Wheels
3

103

Complaints

3

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Engine Recalls

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...

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...

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...

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 20, 2026ENGINEAlthough the carfax states the EGR Cooler has already been serviced and there are no active recalls ...
Jan 23, 2026ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the ve...
Nov 2, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, his granddaughter...
Nov 1, 2025ENGINEThe manifold bolts have broken on the engine for the second time. The first time the Dealership fixe...
Aug 26, 2025ENGINETraveling (cruising) at highway speed on interstate the engine suddenly made a clanking noise and e...
Jul 19, 2025ENGINEWhile driving heard Clicking/Knocking noise then low oil pressure light came on we pulled over and t...
Jun 9, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH up a hill, there was an ab...
Apr 30, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMRecall Z46 for the High Pressure Fuel Rail. Truck has been down for a month and was told today my tr...
Apr 28, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undis...
Mar 26, 2025ENGINEEngine failed at 142,000 miles. No prior indications or warning lights. Cam roller failed on cylinde...
Mar 1, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was...
Feb 28, 2025ENGINEThe engine seized up at 52,517 miles on February 28, 2025. It was making loud noises on the freeway ...
Feb 22, 2025ENGINEWhile being driven, the ecodiesel engine had a faulty ball bearing that malfunctioned inside the eng...
Feb 14, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehi...
Nov 26, 2024ENGINEEngine started knocking at 65mph. Slowed to find a safe place to pull out of traffic lane. Before pu...
Nov 25, 2024ENGINEI have a 2018 Ram, with the 5.7 hemi. I purchased it new in November 2017. I currently have just o...
Sep 19, 2024ENGINEI was driving this [XXX] ecodiesel truck and it threw a rod on a sketchy windy road on a mountain pa...
Aug 1, 2024ENGINEmy vehicle started knocking loudly, the all of a sudden I lost power on a 4 lane highway causeing ot...
Jul 7, 2024ENGINEOur truck only has 70,000 miles on it. My husband is a mechanic and has taken very good care of the ...
Jun 28, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELThe contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V4...

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