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2018 Ram 1500

Based on reports from 840 owners and 15 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
840
Crashes
34
Fires
12
Recalls
15
TSBs
489
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 840 complaints, 34 crashes, 12 fires, and 15 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.3x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

difficulty refueling

10 complaints • Severity 7.8/10

$X,XXX
2

engine failure

5 complaints • Severity 9.2/10

$X,XXX
3

complete suspension failure

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

147 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 28K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

142
0–30K
57
30–60K
37
60–90K
19
90–120K
7
120–150K
6
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (142 reports) • Median: 28K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (147 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical147 (18%)
Engine143 (17%)
Fuel System126 (15%)
Other89 (11%)
Steering64 (8%)
Drivetrain52 (6%)
Brakes41 (5%)
Speed Control26 (3%)

2018 Ram 1500: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2018 Ram 1500, with 147 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 28,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 28K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2018 Ram 1500, with 143 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2018 Ram 1500, with 126 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2018 Ram 1500, with 64 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

37
18
66
19
99
20
104
21
89
22
159
23
150
24
126
25
10
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2018 Ram 1500. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (15 recalls)

18V100000Feb 2018

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 equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.

18V280000Jun 2018

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.

18V332000Jun 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

18V398000Aug 2018

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey and RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The backup camera may experience a loss of image display while backing up. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

18V524000Oct 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.

+ 10 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2018 Ram 1500 vs. Class Average (Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD)

This vehicle

840

Class avg

369

2.3x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard pickup trucks 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 840 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 15 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2018 Ram 1500: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Ram 1500?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2018 Ram 1500 is related to the electrical, with 147 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2018 Ram 1500 reliable?
The 2018 Ram 1500 has 840 complaints, 34 crash reports, and 12 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.3x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2018 Ram 1500 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2018 Ram 1500 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2018 Ram 1500 has 15 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ram 1500 problems start?
Based on 268 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 28,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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