2018 RAM 1500 problems by component
660 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 RAM 1500, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 159 | 24% | 24,000 mi |
| Engine → | 110 | 17% | 26,250 mi |
| Steering → | 86 | 13% | 74,913 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 80 | 12% | 14,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 59 | 9% | 29,550 mi |
| Fuel System, Diesel → | 51 | 8% | 77,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 45 | 7% | 95,000 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 41 | 6% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 31 | 5% | 23,500 mi |
| Suspension → | 21 | 3% | 15,356 mi |
| Air Bags → | 19 | 3% | 28,000 mi |
| Back Over Prevention → | 17 | 3% | — |
| Structure → | 15 | 2% | — |
| Visibility/wiper → | 15 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 10 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 1% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 7 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 3 | 0% | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 0% | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.