2018 Ram 1500
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 662 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 10th highest complaint count among 17 1500 model years with reports.
Of the 2018 reports, 25 involved a crash and 8 involved a fire. 25 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, side/window, curtain, inflatorSep 11, 2025
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.
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 83C, 91C, and 92C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 18, 2025.
Campaign 25V592000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, side/window, curtain, inflatorJan 16, 2025
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.
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 05C, 09C, and 10C.
Campaign 25V010000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine coolingJun 8, 2023
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 and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.
Campaign 23V411000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, diesel, delivery, fuel pumpJun 9, 2022
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.
Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
Campaign 22V406000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, side/window, curtain, inflatorAug 12, 2021
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 the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y55.
Campaign 21V632000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, engine, dieselAug 13, 2020
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 and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-2002. FCA US's number for this recall is W58.
Campaign 20V475000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, exhaust system, emission control, gas recirculation valve (egr valve)Oct 24, 2019
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 inside the intake manifold.
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB1.
Campaign 19V757000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, tailgate, latchMay 9, 2019
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 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. On August 29, 2019 Chrysler expanded the recall to include an additional 693,128 model year 2013-2014 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the tailgate latch, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Chrysler is expected to notify owners of the expanded population on October 18, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is V44. Note: 2015-2017 MY Ram 1500 pickup trucks with truck beds other than 8 foot, are currently covered under NHTSA recall 18V-486 for this issue.
Campaign 19V347000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, driveline, driveshaftApr 25, 2019
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.
A fractured rear driveshaft could detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, or it may result in a loss of drive power, both of which can increase the risk of a crash.
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The FCA US recall number is V48.
Campaign 19V324000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, axle assemblyAug 23, 2018
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.
If the rear axle assembly fails, it can cause a loss of drive or the rear wheels may lock up. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle oil level. Rear axles with an insufficient amount of oil will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U88.
Campaign 18V556000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiring, front underhoodAug 9, 2018
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.
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Campaign 18V524000 on NHTSA.gov
Back over prevention, sensing system, cameraJun 14, 2018
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."
A loss of image in the rearview camera while backing up can increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U56.
Campaign 18V398000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringMay 17, 2018
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.
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionMay 1, 2018
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.
If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
Campaign 18V280000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionFeb 8, 2018
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.
Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will update the Body Control Module software. Dealers will also test the BTSI operation, replacing the solenoid as necessary. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U11.
Campaign 18V100000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
662 reports, newest first.
Other or unspecified, Apr 19, 2021
OK THEY IN STALLED CAB VENTS ON TRUCKS SO THAT IT WOULD BE EASYER TO CLOSE THE DORRS PROBLEM IS THEY LEAK MY WARRRANTY ON MY TRUCK WENT OUT AT 360000 MILES SO I YOUTUBE THE PROBLEM I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT HAS THIS PROBLEM PLESE HELP IF YOU CAN BECAUSE THEY WILL NOT THESE VENTS ARE NOT SEALED VERY WELL
Seat belts, Wheels, Apr 12, 2021
DRIVERS SEAT BELT DOES NOT LOCK IN PLACE. HANGS LOOSE AROUND SHOULDER.
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 9, 2021
NOTICEABLE TICKING SOUND FROM ENGINE BAY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. THE SOUND CONTINUES AND GETS FASTER WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ONTO THE FREEWAY. THE SOUND IS CAUSED FROM A DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OF THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. THEY WARP FROM THE HEAT OF THE ENGINE AND SNAP THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THEM TO THE ENGINE BLOCK. PROBLEMS THAT THIS CAUSES; - LEAKING EXHAUST TRIPS THE O2 SENSOR CHANGING THE FUEL TRIMS AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RUN RICH. THE VEHICLE ALWAYS RUNNING RICH EFFECTS THE ECO MODE AND VEHICLE PERFORMANCE THUS CAUSES LONG TERM DAMAGE. - WHEN THE BOLTS SNAP OFF THEY DROP OUT THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE AND BECOME A PROJECTILE THAT HITS THE WINDSHIELD OF UNSUSPECTING DRIVERS AND CAUSE ACCIDENTS. - HEAT CAUSED FROM THE HEAT SHIELD FALLING OFF AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BEING LOOSE CAUSES WIRES IN THE ENGINE BAY TO MELT AND FRAY. THIS CAUSES ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS TO MAJOR SYSTEMS IN THE VEHICLE TO INCLUDE SAFETY SYSTEMS THAT KEEP THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SAFE. - LEAKING EXHAUST CAUSES EROSION TO THE ENGINE BLOCK AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AS IT WARPS EVEN MORE. THIS MALFUNCTION IS A HAZARD TO NOT ONLY THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER OF THE VEHICLE BUT ALSO UNSUSPECTING DRIVERS ON THE ROAD THAT WILL BE COME VICTIMS TO PROJECTILES FROM THIS DEFECT. RECALL IMMEDIATELY TO SAVE LIVES!
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 31, 2021
GAS PUMP NOZZLE GOT STUCK IN MY TRUCKS GETTING GAS I HAD TO SIT AT WAWA 3 HOURS FOR HELP MARCH 2021 NOW I AM IN FEAR OF DRIVING MY TRUCK I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK FOR RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION FOR MY CANCER TREATMENTS I DID NOT NEED THIS ADD PROBLEM I AM AFRAID TO GET GAS & HAVE DAMAGES TO MY TRUCK NOW WHAT
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 11, 2021
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2018 RAM 1500 DIESEL WITH 23,000 MILES FROM CARMAX. THERE IS A RECALL, VB1, ON THE TRUCK. THE PARTS REQUIRED TO FIX THE RECALL ARE UNAVAILABLE IN A TIMELY MANNER. I CONTACTED 7 RAM DEALERSHIPS IN MY AREA TO DISCOVER EACH HAS A WAITING LIST FOR THE PARTS OF 70 TO 200 VEHICLES BECAUSE THE PARTS ARE "RESTRICTED"; ONLY 1 PART MAY BE ORDERED PER WEEK BY ANY DEALERSHIP. THEREFORE, THE ACTUAL TIME REQUIRED TO REPAIR THE DEFECT IS AT MINIMUM IS 1 TO 3 YEARS AT THAT RATE. ACCORDING TO THE RECALL VB1 THERE IS A RISK OF A POTENTIAL VEHICLE FIRE. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER (FCA) CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE TO GET THE PARTS FASTER TO THE DEALERS SINCE THEY ARE RESTRICTED TO 1 PART PER ORDER PER WEEK, THAT THERE IS NO ETA OF WHEN , IF AT ALL, THE SUPPLY OF PARTS WILL BE INCREASED. I AM FILLING THIS COMPLAINT SO PERHAPS OTHERS WILL NOT SUFFER THE SAME PROBLEM IF THEY PURCHASE A USED RAM TRUCK WITH THIS RECALL.
Air bags, Mar 9, 2021
AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON. TAKE TO DEALER AND THEY SAY AIRBAG ON DRIVER SIDE DOOR IS BROKE AND WANTS 1200.00 TO FIX IT. WARRANTY ENDS AT 36000 MILES I HAT 39000
Electrical system, Visibility/wiper, Mar 3, 2021
AC IS INTERMITTENT AND DOES NOT TURN ON AT TIMES THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR MOVING. WIPER BLADES STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY.
Electrical system, Latches/locks/linkages, Engine, Mar 3, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT OIL WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A CRACKED ENGINE FILTER HOUSING AND COOLANT UNIT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V332000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AND 19V347000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER CENTRAL CHRYSLER JEEP (56 BOSTON-PROVIDENCE TURNPIKE, NORWOOD, MA 02062) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 25, 2021
21,000 MILES ON TRUCK. I HAVE HAD ISSUES PUTTING GAS IN THROUGH THE FUEL TUBE. GAS NOZZLE WILL SHUT OFF AFTER FEW SECONDS, AND WILL SPURT BACK OUT ON TO MYSELF. I'VE HAD TO MANUALLY HOLD THE NOZZLE JUST ON THE EDGE OF THE FUEL TUBE WHILE HOLDING BACK THE NOZZLE. IT CAN TAKE UP TO 15 MINUTES TO FILL GAS TANK. I'VE HAD IT IN TO DEALER TWICE AFTER GETTING FRUSTRATED WITH THIS ISSUE. THEY REPLACE THE FUEL TUBE, PART # OMC 68448220AA. IT WILL TAKE GAS A FEW FILL-UPS THEN I'LL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM .I FEEL THIS IS DEFINITELY A MANUFACTURE DEFECT THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. WITH THE GAS SPURTING OUT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I'VE HAD THE TRUCK IN TO FOR REPAIRS ON 2/24/21 AND 1/3/20.
Other or unspecified, Feb 15, 2021
THE CRANK SHAFT SENSOR
Exterior lighting, Feb 9, 2021, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE INTERIOR DOME LIGHT COVER WAS EXTREMELY HOT TO THE TOUCH. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Other or unspecified, Feb 5, 2021
THE RADIO SCREENS ARE DELAMINATING CAUSING THE BUTTONS TO BE ACTIVATED WHILE DRIVING. THE RADIO CONTROLS MANY ASPECTS OF THE TRUCK. CLIMATE CONTROL, HILL START ASSIST, HEADLIGHTS ON WITH WIPERS, EVEN DEFROST FOR THE WINDSHIELD , ETC. WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING THE RADIO SCROLLS THROUGH ALL THE SETTINGS TURNING THEM OFF AND ON AT RANDOM SO YOU NEVER NOW HOW IT IS SET. IT WILL TURN THE HEAT ON HIGH, TURN OFF THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER. IT SEEMS TO BE A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH ALL FCA VEHICLES THAT USE THIS STYLE RADIO. JESSICA FROM FCA CUSTOMER CARE SAID THEY WILL NOT HELP REPLACE THIS RADIO ONCE PAST THE 36,000 MILE WARRANTY EVEN THOUGHT THE VEHICLE IS STILL WITHIN THE 3 YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL TO FIX THESE DEFECTIVE RADIOS, IT IS $1,700 FOR A NEW RADIO AND BEYOND MOST PEOPLE'S ABILITY TO REPLACE OUT OF POCKET. SO I WILL HAVE TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AS IS, UNLESS A RECALL IS ISSUED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
Electrical system, Engine, Feb 2, 2021
ON FEBRUARY 1, SHORTLY AFTER 9:00 PM CENTRAL THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE. I WAS IN THE LEFT HAND LANE, HAVING JUST PASSED AS SEMI A BIT EARLIER. I INSTINCTIVELY TRIED TO START IT WHILE IT WAS MOVING, CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO GO OFF WHILE I'M DOING 75 MPH. AT THAT POINT STARTED TO PULL OVER, THOUGH I COULD BARELY SEE THE CONCRETE DIVIDER AND HAD TRIED TO KEEP THE TIRES ON THE RUMBLE STRIP AS I SLOWED DOWN UNTIL I COULD SEE THE BARRIER BETTER. ONCE PULLED OVER, I GOT IT IN PARK, STARTED IT, AND WAS ABLE TO GET HOME WITH NO ISSUE. WHEN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF THE DASH LIT UP THEN WENT OUT LIKE IT WOULD WHEN YOU TURN THE IGNITION OFF. IT'S A MIRACLE WE DID NOT HIT THE DIVIDER OR THE SEMI BEHIND US DIDN'T HIT US.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Jan 29, 2021
1. RADIO SWITCHES ON ITS OWN TO A DIFFERENT CHANNEL. ALSO SWITCHES TO A M BY ITSELF OR SIRIUS XM AND I HAVE ISSUES CHANGING IT BACK TO WHAT I WAS LISTENING TO. 2.CLOCK FUNCTION POPS UP ON SCREEN AND ASKS IF I NEED TO UPDATE THE TIME WHICH I DO NOT. SOMETIMES I ADJUST IT BUT IT DOES NOT CLEAR THE SCREEN. TODAY THIS MORNING IT WAS NICE AND COOL THIS MORNING AND I COULD NOT TURN ON THE HEAT SCREEN SHOWED IT WAS ON THE HEAT BUT IT WAS BLOWING AS THE A C WAS O. IT WAS COLD. 3. TODAY ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK I WAS ABLE TO TURN ON THE AC BUT IT WAS BLOWING HEATER BUT IT SHOWED AC WAS ON COLD 4 OIL LIFE RESET WILL NOT RESET AS INSTRUCTED ON THE OWNERS MANUAL
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Jan 25, 2021
SCREEN RADIO IT'S TOUCH SCREEN AND IT'S GOING FROM ONE SCREEN TO THE OTHER ON ITS OWN AND IT TURNS UP THE HEATING SEATS THE HEATER IT GOES UP AND DOWN BUT NEVER UNDER 74F THE RADIO STATION CHANGES ON ITS OWN IF I HAVE BLUETOOTH CONNECTION IT HANGS ON MY CALLS AND IT CALLS RANDOM NUMBERS AND THE SOS 🆘 AS WELL! IF THE SUN HEATS IT, IT'S WORSE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE SAID IT'S A BIG ISSUE THERE HAVING! THE HAVE ME ON THE WAITING LIST SUPPOSEDLY I WILL NEED ANOTHER RADIO AND SINCE MY WARRANTY IS OVER IT WILL COST ME AT LEAST 1500$.. THIS IS VERY INCONVENIENT I CAN EVEN USE THE GPS! THIS HAPPENS PARK AND IN MOTION YOU CAN'T EVEN TURN IT OFF THE RADIO VALINE ALSO GOES UP AND DOWN THIS CAN REALLY CAUSE AND ACCIDENT!
Other or unspecified, Engine, Jan 21, 2021
MY LOCAL DEALER SAID THEY DON'T HAVE THE EGR PARTS THAT ARE RECALLED
Engine, Jan 19, 2021
THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME OF A RECALL. I ATTEMPTED TO SCHEDULE THE VEHICLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR BUT WAS TOLD THAT A LIMITED SUPPLY OF PARTS WOULD NOT ALLOW THE REPAIRS. I HAVE BEEN PUT ON A WAITING LIST THAT ACCORDING TO THEIR TIMELINE, COULD BE SEVERAL YEARS LONG.
Steering, Jan 11, 2021
STARTED OFF BY HAVING A TOUGH SPOT ONCE IN A WHILE TURNING MY STEERING WHEEL. NOW ITS TOTAL FAILURE ON AND OFF. NOT CONSISTENT, I CAN BE GOING 20 ,PH AND IT WORKS GOOD, THEN MY STEERING JUST FAILS. AT 60 MPH IT WORKS GREAT THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT FAILS. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. I HAVE ALMOST LOST CONTROL 3 TIMES. CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHERE TO EVEN START TO LOOK FOR THE PROBLEM. MADE TRAVELING OVER THE HOLIDAYS VERY DANGEROUS. IHAVE READ WHERE THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF THIS SAME ISSUE WITH OTHER 2018 RAM REBEL TRUCKS AS WELL AS OVER 1500 2019 RAM TRUCKS AS WELL.
Suspension, Jan 3, 2021
THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM ON MY 2018 RAM REBEL 1500 KEEPS FAILING. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES STILL TO HAVE THE PROBLEM. AS A RESULT, MY VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING ACCELERATED WEAR AND TEAR ON OTHER VEHICLE COMPONENTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE FUSES, RELAYS, BOLT JOINTS AND BUSHING WHICH IN TURN AFFECTS THE ALIGNMENT OF THE WHEELS.
Suspension, Exterior lighting, Dec 30, 2020
FOG LIGHT HOUSING BRACKET IS WORN DOWN, CAUSING FOG LIGHT TO MOVE AROUND/BOUNCE LIGHT BEAM WHILE DRIVING. CAUSING DISTRACTION TO OTHER DRIVERS. FRONT SUSPENSION (AIR LEVELING SUSPENSION) BOTTOMS OUT TO BUMP STOPS WHILE DRIVING.
Air bags, Dec 21, 2020, crash
VEHICLE WAS IN A CRASH AT APPROX. 40 MPH, ON A COUNTRY ROAD, WITH SIGNIFICANT FRONT END DAMAGE. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
Power train, Engine, Dec 5, 2020
WHILE BACKING UP THE VEHICLE STOPPED, BELLS WENT OFF IN VEHICLE, THE P LIGHT ON THE SHIFTER AND DASHBOARD BEGAN FLASHING, A MESSAGE APPEARED IN THE DASH MESSAGE CENTER STATING TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE. I SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF BUT ONLY COULD TURN THE KEY TO ACCESSORY. THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T SHIFT TO PARK. THE VEHICLES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULDN'T SHUT DOWN, I COULDN'T REMOVE THE KEY. WHILE STOPPED I OPENED THE OWNERS MANUAL TO REVIEW THE TRANSMISSION SECTION AND IT EXPLAINED THAT IF THE ISSUE OCCURS TO FOLLOW PRINTED PROCEDURE. EVENTUALLY I WAS ABLE TO SHUT DOWN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE ISSUE IS THAT THIS COULD BEEN A MORE SERIOUS ISSUE IF I WASN'T BACKING INTO MY OWN DRIVEWAY. THIS WOULDN'T TURNED OUT WELL IF I WAS BACKING INTO A BUSY STREET. I HAVE A VIDEO AVAILABLE OF THE LIGHTS FLASHING. I ATTACHED A STILL PHOTO OF THE DASH.
Power train, Dec 3, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE DRIFTED INTO HIS LANE. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE PEDAL AND THE TRANSMISSION INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE CONTACT COASTED OVER TO THE OTHER SIDE SHOULDER. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATED DRIVE HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE SHIFTED INTO PARK, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL TRANSMISSION RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FIRKINS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (2700 1ST ST, BRADENTON, FL 34208) WHERE THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 32,000.*DT*JB
Other or unspecified, Nov 10, 2020
WATER LEAKING INTO STORAGE AREA UNDER BACK SEAT. TRUCK HAS BAD ODOR AFTER RAIN. SEE PICTURE OF HEADLINER WITH WATER DAMAGE.
Fuel system, Diesel, Nov 3, 2020
2018 DODGE RAM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ECO DIESEL EGR SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL REPAIR.*JS