Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Ram 2500 has 10 recalls, 2394 complaints.
10
Recalls
2394
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
18E096000
STEERING:LINKAGES
Streetcar ORV LLC (Streetcar) is recalling certain American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) 3" Dualsport aftermarket suspension kits, part numbers N0436000 ...
19V347000
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. ...
18V398000
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...
18V332000
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 C...
19V021000
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...
17V824000
EQUIPMENT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extin...
18V100000
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 equi...
24V896000
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 hyd...
25V010000
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 l...
25V592000
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 rupt...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Ram 2500 Mega PU/EC 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE | No incident has happened yet but I don’t want an incident to happen to get this fixed. The HCU and A... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while attempting to tow a trailer, the ele... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | I am still waiting on them to complete the recall for a safety issue related to the HBU. The recall... |
| Mar 18, 2026 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at 40-45 MPH, the brakes and... |
| Mar 17, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896... |
| Mar 17, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed or while ... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | abs and traction control not working due to a recall with no parts available causing my truck to not... |
| Mar 9, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brakes |
| Mar 9, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | My vehicle is under an active recall C4B/NHTSA 24V-896. This recall was issued on Nov 27, 2024. Ac... |
| Mar 6, 2026 | STEERING | Subject: Safety Defect / Recall Not Properly Completed – 2018 Ram 2500 Steering Drag Link Vehicle: ... |
| Mar 2, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission failure at 125,000 miles. Vehicle has been used minimally for towing. Mainly highway... |
| Mar 1, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH in a sn... |
| Feb 27, 2026 | TIRES | The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500 equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: LTX MS2, Tire Size: 245/75... |
| Feb 26, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896... |
| Feb 25, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896... |
| Feb 24, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | The brake system malfunctioned. After applying the brakes, instead of slowly stopping, the truck beg... |
| Feb 22, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | I am submitting this complaint about Safety Recall C4B / NHTSA 24V‑896 for my 2018 Ram 2500 (VIN: [X... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896... |
| Feb 14, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | Traction control and ABS are not functioning. This vehicle is not safe to drive. |
| Feb 13, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | Manufacturer is claiming to have "No Remedy" for this recall (C4B). However, they were able to repla... |