2018 RAM 3500

1063 complaints filed with NHTSA.

1063
Complaints
20
Crashes
3
Fires
10
Injuries
1
Deaths

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
SERVICE BRAKES466
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM127
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC96
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL95
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING39
STEERING31
UNKNOWN OR OTHER28
WHEELS23
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL22
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT19
POWER TRAIN18
ENGINE15
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT11
SUSPENSION10
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL7

Recalls (11)

21V39800027/05/2021

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible whe

19V02100025/01/2019

STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 3500 and 2014-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles. The outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate.

17V82400021/12/2017

EQUIPMENT

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers ma

18V33200017/05/2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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

18E09600016/10/2018

STEERING:LINKAGES

Streetcar ORV LLC (Streetcar) is recalling certain American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) 3" Dualsport aftermarket suspension kits, part numbers N0436000 and N0436001, sold for installation on 2013-2018 RAM 2500 and 3500HD trucks. Improper installation and machining of the original equipment steering k

25V01000016/01/2025

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

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.

18V39800014/06/2018

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,

24V89600012/12/2024

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The hydraulic control unit (HCU) may fail, which can cause the anti-lock brake (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), and traction control systems to fai

25V59200011/09/2025

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

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.

19V34700009/05/2019

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

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

18V10000008/02/2018

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 Sh

Recent Complaints

20260219SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light unexpectedly illuminated with a chiming sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the cruise control and 4WD became inoperable. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dea

Mileage: 300,000

20260217SERVICE BRAKES

While towing 10,000 lb trailer vehicle displayed indicators that traction control and ABS were failing. I've taken vehicle to dealer 5 times since recall and it's now over 1 year and Chrysler failed to remedy recalled defective part 68143491AA. Chrysler complaint case no. 95672952 filed on 2/16/26. Chrysler HAS in fact produced the replacement part No. 68143491AB - supersedes failed part no. above. Local dealers have qty 9 of part locally in stock and sell to public for $500. After callin

20260217ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

While towing 10,000 lb trailer vehicle displayed indicators that traction control and ABS were failing. I've taken vehicle to dealer 5 times since recall and it's now over 1 year and Chrysler failed to remedy recalled defective part 68143491AA. Chrysler complaint case no. 95672952 filed on 2/16/26. Chrysler HAS in fact produced the replacement part No. 68143491AB - supersedes failed part no. above. Local dealers have qty 9 of part locally in stock and sell to public for $500. After callin

20260212SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While the contact’s son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Service ABS" was displayed with an audible chime. The check engine and traction control warning lights were illuminated.

Mileage: 166,000

20260210SERVICE BRAKES

Vehicle ABS malfunctions routinely. This comprises reliability and overall road safety. This recall is well over 3 years old and the manufacturer has not done enough to remedy this defect, knowing that the entire fleet shares this ABS system failure. On ice, snow and inclement weather conditions the ABS failure results in brakes locking and the vehicle going into sliding. Dodge doesn’t care about the safety of their products and as a consequence risk the safety of millions of Americans daily.

20260210SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact called on behalf of the owner of the 2018 Ram 3500. The owner received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). However, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine and ABS warning lights illuminated. In addition, after the ABS warning light illuminated, the cruise control and the traction control failed to function as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The

Mileage: 150,000

20260209SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure disabled the cruise control feature. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with ABS failure. The contact was informed that the ABS needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the parts were not available. The vehicle was taken to an alternate dealer, where it was diagnosed

Mileage: 20,000

20260206SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that the brake and the traction control warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and verified that the required parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue; however, no interim remedy or assistance was provided. The failure mileage was

Mileage: 87,000

20260204SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel failed to provide the speed. The GPS was used a temporary indicator of the speed. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated, with a warning light that the front bumper parking sensor was inoperable was displayed. The v

Mileage: 117,489

20260204ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel failed to provide the speed. The GPS was used a temporary indicator of the speed. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated, with a warning light that the front bumper parking sensor was inoperable was displayed. The v

Mileage: 117,489

20260204SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard while attempting to stop the vehicle. The ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to several dealers; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer c

Mileage: 38,000

20260130SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated that the ABS failed to operate as needed. Due to the ABS failure, the cruise control and traction

Mileage: 136,000

20260130SERVICE BRAKES

I tow a 16000 lb RV with my truck and the ABS/Skid control goes on and off every few minutes and RAM keeps telling me that they do not have the part to take care of this recall, it has been more than 18 months now. This is my only means of transportation.

20260129SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the cruise control deactivated independently. The messages "Check Braking System” and “Check ABS" were displayed. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for

Mileage: 55,000

20260129TIRES

Trailer King RST 235/80R16: six of them on a triple axle boat trailer. Was towing a boat and experienced a blowout on the passenger rear trailer tire, of which we did not hit a pothole or strike debris. It bent the boat trailer fender and damaged several components of the trailer. It was identified by Discount Tire that the passenger side lead tire experienced belt separation, which is a manufacturer defect and was most likely the cause of the passenger side rear trailer tire to blow out and cau

20260126SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were still not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the repair could be paid for out-of-

20260122SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V869000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that in early 2025, the ABS and ESC warning lights illuminated. The failure occurred while driving at various speeds and had become a recurring failure. The local dealer was contacted several times, and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The vehicle was no longer being driven. The contact stated

Mileage: 33,000

20260121SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated that the ABS and electronic brake fault light and message randomly activated with a beeping sound. Additionally, the cruise control was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was informed about NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); and stated that parts were on back order. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet ava

Mileage: 40,000

20260121VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated that the ABS and electronic brake fault light and message randomly activated with a beeping sound. Additionally, the cruise control was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was informed about NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); and stated that parts were on back order. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet ava

Mileage: 40,000

20260120ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while servicing the vehicle, it was discovered that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue.

Mileage: 121,407