Model year
2018 Ram 1500
NHTSA lists 15 recalls and 667 complaints for the 2018 Ram 1500 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (153), ENGINE (110), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (92). NHTSA lists 2 investigations with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 6 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 14–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,350–$5,450, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2013 1,279 complaints
- 2014 1,776 complaints
- 2015 1,459 complaints
- 2016 1,554 complaints
- 2017 884 complaints
- 2018 667 complaints
- 2019 1,493 complaints
- 2020 640 complaints
- 2021 683 complaints
- 2022 628 complaints
- 2023 203 complaints
- 2024 77 complaints
- 2025 365 complaints
- 2026 103 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
25V592000 · Sep 11, 2025
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 rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
25V010000 · Jan 16, 2025
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 left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
23V411000 · Jun 8, 2023
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 crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses…
22V406000 · Jun 9, 2022
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 pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
21V632000 · Aug 12, 2021
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR; AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
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 a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from…
20V475000 · Aug 13, 2020
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 crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses…
19V757000 · Oct 24, 2019
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 Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust…
19V347000 · May 9, 2019
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. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1, 2018 with a 6 or 8…
19V324000 · Apr 25, 2019
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 and tube yoke, which may lead to weld cracking or the driveshaft fracturing.
18V556000 · Aug 23, 2018
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 in its failure.
5 more recalls are in the NHTSA file for this name and are not listed here. Campaign numbers above link to NHTSA.
Complaints
667 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 25, fire flag on 8, injury field 25, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA23001 | High pressure fuel pump failure · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Mar 17, 2023 | No close date in the file |
| RQ25003 | Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | Jul 3, 2025 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | NHTSA photo |
| Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 · possibility 0.219 | NHTSA photo |
| Quad PU/EC 2WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | NHTSA photo |
| Quad PU/EC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.219 | NHTSA photo |
| Regular PU/RC 2WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | — |
| Regular PU/RC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.219 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 2WD · 5.7L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $4,450 |
| 1500 4WD · 5.7L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 14 | — | — | $5,450 |
| 1500 4WD · 5.7L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $4,450 |
| 1500 2WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| 1500 4WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| 1500 2WD · 3L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $4,150 |
| 1500 4WD · 3L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $4,350 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2018 Ram 1500 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.