Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Ram 5500 has 8 recalls, 31 complaints.
8
Recalls
31
Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V359000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Unruh Fire, Inc. (Unruh Fire) is recalling one 2018 Dodge 5500-based fire truck equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring o...
18V277000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 RAM 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks. The primary and secondary brake hoses located between the brake...
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...
19V255000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Blanchat Mfg., Inc. (Blanchat) is recalling one 2018 B-27 Minuteman vehicle built on a RAM 5500 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights recalled...
21V398000
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect informat...
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...
17V824000
EQUIPMENT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extin...
24V896000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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 hyd...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2018 Ram 5500.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2018 Ram 5500. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V8... |
| Dec 12, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the ... |
| Nov 27, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2018 Ram 5500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896... |
| Nov 15, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2018 Ram 5500 .The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896... |
| Nov 11, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2018 Ram 5500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896... |
| Jul 15, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2018 Ram 5500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896... |
| Jun 21, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2018 Ram 5500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS a... |
| Jun 4, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The ABS module has failed. This has caused the service ABS light to come one, the service electronic... |
| Feb 5, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The ABS/HCU module has experienced a premature failure which is a huge safety risk as it controls my... |
| Nov 2, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Twice in the past year I have experienced a loss of the ABS braking system. Warning messages appear ... |
| Oct 9, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Abs/Hcs module failed causing intermittent braking issues along with intermittent warning light. Had... |
| Jun 24, 2023 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | My ABS pump went out, causing my stability control to not function and cruise control to not functio... |
| Mar 1, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | ABS system lights flashing, and other alarms show up. Have been told by the dealer the ABS system wi... |
| Jan 5, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | ABS module has been replaced twice on this truck. The latest was two weeks ago. However the problem ... |
| Oct 19, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION | RADIO UCONNECT 8.4 SCREEN DELAMINATING CAUSING RADIO TO GHOST TOUCH THE SCREEN AND MAKE SOS CALLS BY... |
| Aug 16, 2021 | STEERING | The steering shaft completely failed while driving. Thankfully the driver was leaving a customer a... |
| Jul 15, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2018 Ram 5500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896... |
| Jun 12, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2018 Ram 5500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving 60 MPH ... |
| May 21, 2021 | WHEELS | The contact owns a 2018 Ram 5500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V398... |
| May 1, 2021 | WHEELS | The contact owns a 2018 Ram 5500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V398... |