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Ram 1500 2018 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2018 Ram 1500: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

667Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
15Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
46Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System159 complaints

159 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 18V332000, 18V524000.

Engine156 complaints

156 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 19V757000, 20V475000, 23V411000.

Fuel and Propulsion System140 complaints

140 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V406000.

Unknown Or Other92 complaints

92 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering90 complaints

90 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train60 complaints

60 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 18V100000, 18V280000, 18V556000, 19V324000.

Brakes48 complaints

48 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems32 complaints

32 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V398000.

Suspension22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags19 complaints

19 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V632000, 25V010000, 25V592000.

Visibility17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V347000.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

18V100000Reported February 8, 2018 - 180,462 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on February 8, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 180,462 vehicles across all affected models.

18V280000Reported May 1, 2018 - 71 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 71 vehicles across all affected models.

18V332000Reported May 17, 2018 - 4,815,661 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 4,815,661 vehicles across all affected models.

18V398000Reported June 14, 2018 - 1,837 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on June 14, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 1,837 vehicles across all affected models.

18V524000Reported August 9, 2018 - 12,779 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 12,779 vehicles across all affected models.

18V556000Reported August 23, 2018 - 4,171 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on August 23, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 4,171 vehicles across all affected models.

19V324000Reported April 25, 2019 - 10,160 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 25, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 10,160 vehicles across all affected models.

19V347000Reported May 9, 2019 - 1,103,209 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,103,209 vehicles across all affected models.

19V757000Reported October 24, 2019 - 107,980 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 107,980 vehicles across all affected models.

20V475000Reported August 13, 2020 - 58,016 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on August 13, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 58,016 vehicles across all affected models.

21V632000Reported August 12, 2021 - 212,373 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on August 12, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 212,373 vehicles across all affected models.

22V406000Reported June 9, 2022 - 138,645 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 138,645 vehicles across all affected models.

23V411000Reported June 8, 2023 - 80,629 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on June 8, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 80,629 vehicles across all affected models.

25V010000Reported January 16, 2025 - 6,066 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 6,066 vehicles across all affected models.

25V592000Reported September 11, 2025 - 1,761 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on September 11, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 1,761 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA23001Opened March 17, 2023 - Open

High pressure fuel pump failure. Resulted in recall campaign 24V957.

RQ25003Opened July 3, 2025 - Open

Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ25003Opened July 3, 2025 - Open

Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201825
201948
202070
202176
202265
2023117
2024108
202589
202669
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.