2018 Ram 1500: recalls and complaints

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• 25V59200011 Sep 2025Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain / Inflator
• 25V01000016 Jan 2025Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain / Inflator
• 23V4110008 Jun 2023Engine and Engine Cooling
• 22V4060009 Jun 2022Fuel System, Diesel / Delivery / Fuel Pump
• 21V63200012 Aug 2021Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain / Inflator
• 20V47500013 Aug 2020Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
• 19V75700024 Oct 2019Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Emission Control / Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
• 19V3470009 May 2019Latches/Locks/Linkages / Tailgate / Latch
• 19V32400025 Apr 2019Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft
• 18V55600023 Aug 2018Power Train / Axle Assembly
• 18V5240009 Aug 2018Electrical System / Wiring / Front Underhood
• 18V39800014 Jun 2018Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
• 18V33200017 May 2018Electrical System / Software
• 18V2800001 May 2018Power Train / Automatic Transmission
• 18V1000008 Feb 2018Power Train / Automatic Transmission

1. 25V592000Received 11 Sep 2025. 1,761 units.

   Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain / Inflator

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number 83C, 91C, 92C. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Sep 2025.

2. 25V010000Received 16 Jan 2025. 6,066 units.

   Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain / Inflator

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number 05C, 09C, 10C. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Feb 2025.

3. 23V411000Received 8 Jun 2023. 80,629 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number 66A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Oct 2023.

4. 22V406000Received 9 Jun 2022. 138,645 units.

   Fuel System, Diesel / Delivery / Fuel Pump

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number Z46. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Jan 2024.

5. 21V632000Received 12 Aug 2021. 212,373 units.

   Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain / Inflator

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number Y55. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 May 2022.

6. 20V475000Received 13 Aug 2020. 58,016 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number W58. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Feb 2021.

7. 19V757000Received 24 Oct 2019. 107,980 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Emission Control / Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number VB1. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Apr 2020.

8. 19V347000Received 9 May 2019. 1,103,209 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Tailgate / Latch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number V44. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 May 2019.

9. 19V324000Received 25 Apr 2019. 10,160 units.

   Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number V48. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Jun 2019.

10. 18V556000Received 23 Aug 2018. 4,171 units.

    Power Train / Axle Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number U88. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Sep 2018.

11. 18V524000Received 9 Aug 2018. 12,779 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring / Front Underhood

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number U87. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Oct 2018.

12. 18V398000Received 14 Jun 2018. 1,837 units.

    Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    A loss of image in the rearview camera while backing up can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number U56. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Aug 2018.

13. 18V332000Received 17 May 2018. 4,815,661 units.

    Electrical System / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number U49,U59-U65,U68,U73. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Jun 2018.

14. 18V280000Received 1 May 2018. 71 units.

    Power Train / Automatic Transmission

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number U43. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Jun 2018.

15. 18V100000Received 8 Feb 2018. 180,462 units.

    Power Train / Automatic Transmission

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number U11. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Feb 2018.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2018 Ram 1500
• All 2018 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 28.

Complaints that report a crash

25

Complaints that report a fire

8

Injuries in the complaints

25

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

25 Sep 2026

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 20092
2. 201311
3. 201416
4. 201517
5. 201616
6. 201713
7. 201815
8. 201929
9. 202014
10. 202115
11. 202216
12. 202311
13. 20246
14. 20258
15. 20267

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2018 Ram 1500?

6,733,820 units in 15 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Ram 1500 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 95 recall campaigns for the Ram 1500, model years 2009 to 2026. 15 of them name the 2018 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2018 Ram 1500 name most often?

Electrical System: 159 of 918 component mentions, or 173.2 per 1,000. For all 2018 vehicles the figure is 120.7 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2018 Ram 1500 open?

2 investigations have no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 2 that name this model year.