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2018 Ram 5500 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Ram 5500 has 4 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Ram 5500

Brakes
16Wheels
4Powertrain
4

4

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

Powertrain Recalls

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...

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 23, 2021POWER TRAINON MARCH 23, 2021, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, I STARTED HEARING THE SAME HUMMING NOISE I HEARD 8 ...
Oct 2, 2020POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 RAM 5500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 45 MPH...
Mar 27, 2020POWER TRAINI HAVE A 2018 RAM 5500 AND WAS DRIVING UP THE INTERSTATE WORKING IN MY TRUCK AT POSTED SPEED AND THE...
Jan 12, 2019POWER TRAIN,WHEELS,ENGINEMY TRUCK FROM NEW GAD TURBO EXHAUST MANIFOLDS KEPT WARPING BREAKING BOLTS IN THE HEAD EVERYTIME MY R...

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