Model year record

2018 Ram 1500

15 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,126 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V592000

Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator

Component: Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected: 1,761
Reported to NHTSA: 2025-09-11
Owners notified: 2025-09-25

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V010000

Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator

Component: Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected: 6,066
Reported to NHTSA: 2025-01-16
Owners notified: 2025-02-13

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V411000

Engine and engine cooling

Component: Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected: 80,629
Reported to NHTSA: 2023-06-08
Owners notified: 2023-10-31

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V406000

Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump

Component: Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected: 138,645
Reported to NHTSA: 2022-06-09
Owners notified: 2024-01-11

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V632000

Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator

Component: Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected: 212,373
Reported to NHTSA: 2021-08-12
Owners notified: 2022-05-26

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V475000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel

Component: Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 58,016
Reported to NHTSA: 2020-08-13
Owners notified: 2021-02-18

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V757000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)

Component: Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 107,980
Reported to NHTSA: 2019-10-24
Owners notified: 2020-04-16

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V347000

Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch

Component: Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 1,103,209
Reported to NHTSA: 2019-05-09
Owners notified: 2019-05-23

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V324000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Component: Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 10,160
Reported to NHTSA: 2019-04-25
Owners notified: 2019-06-13

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V556000

Power train: axle assembly

Component: Power train: axle assembly
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 4,171
Reported to NHTSA: 2018-08-23
Owners notified: 2018-09-26

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V524000

Electrical system: wiring: front underhood

Component: Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 12,779
Reported to NHTSA: 2018-08-09
Owners notified: 2018-10-02

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V398000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component: Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 1,837
Reported to NHTSA: 2018-06-14
Owners notified: 2018-08-02

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V332000

Electrical system: wiring

Component: Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 4,815,661
Reported to NHTSA: 2018-05-17
Owners notified: 2018-06-04

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V280000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component: Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 71
Reported to NHTSA: 2018-05-01
Owners notified: 2018-06-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V100000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component: Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 180,462
Reported to NHTSA: 2018-02-08
Owners notified: 2018-02-26

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system	177	18,000 mi
Engine	134	26,500 mi
Steering	128	77,825 mi
Unknown or other	104	18,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	102	11,300 mi
Power train	71	11,000 mi
Service brakes	61	1,844 mi
Fuel system, diesel	57	74,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	47	77,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	39	23,000 mi
Suspension	22	11,500 mi
Air bags	21	28,000 mi
Structure: body	17	14,800 mi
Visibility/wiper	15	5,000 mi
Back over prevention	9	40,000 mi
Exterior lighting	9	20,060 mi
Seat belts	9	48,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking	8	—
Service brakes, hydraulic	8	64,137 mi
Seats	7	1,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings	6	—
Fuel system, gasoline	6	95,544 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	5	13,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	5	1,500 mi
Wheels	5	3,200 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking	4	—
Equipment: electrical: infotainment: video (TOUCH)screen/monitor/unit	4	56,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control	4	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	3	60,000 mi
Tires	3	5,100 mi
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera	2	17,500 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	2	58,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	2	58,800 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	2	—
Electrical system: horn	2	120,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer	2	105,521 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings	2	—
Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump	2	—
Steering: rack and pinion	2	138,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	2	85,000 mi
Back over prevention: camera system	1	—
Back over prevention: display function	1	33,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: crank/camshaft position sensor	1	45,381 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	1	98,000 mi
Equipment	1	—
Equipment: electrical: infotainment	1	45,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights	1	12,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage	1	28,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap	1	4,600 mi
Lane departure: lane keep: navigation system/software	1	38,472 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	1	64,605 mi
Steering: electric power assist system	1	115,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension: springs/bags	1	—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	1	20,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	1	—
Wheels: hub	1	141,000 mi

The 2017 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2019 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

RQ25003Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure

Power train: automatic transmission

EA23001High pressure fuel pump failure

Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.