Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Ram 4500 has 7 recalls, 8 complaints.
7
Recalls
8
Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
18V277000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 RAM 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks. The primary and secondary brake hoses located between the brake...
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...
21V398000
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 informat...
19V236000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Excellance, Inc. (Excellance) is recalling certain 2018 Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles built on Ford E-350, E-450, F-650, F-550 4x4, Chevrolet G450...
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...
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...
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...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2018 Ram 4500.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Nov 27,2024 Manufacturer Recall NumberC4B NHTSA Recall Number24V-896 Recall Status Recall Incomplete... |
| Nov 27, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2018 Ram 4500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896... |
| Nov 27, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2018 Ram 4500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896... |
| Aug 11, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The Anti-Lock Brake(ABS) & Electronic Stability Control(ESC) warning lights will come on and off dur... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES | See attached document for complaint. |
| Jun 10, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ram 4500. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the check engine wa... |
| Jan 13, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2018 Ram 4500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896... |
| May 15, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,WHEELS | 4X4 DRIVE SHAFT FAILED. WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BROKE AT THE U-JOINT. I... |