2018 RAM 1500 engine and engine cooling problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2018 RAM 1500 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled but was almost immediately restarted. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the destination and turned off; however, while…”
filed Jan 29, 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, his granddaughter smelled an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. The contact looked out of the rearview mirror and saw heavy white smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact immediately pulled…”
filed Nov 10, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its…Campaign 23V411000 · Jun 8, 2023
- Crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its…Campaign 20V475000 · Aug 13, 2020
- Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant…Campaign 19V757000 · Oct 24, 2019
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 1500 | 6 | 2% |
| 2023 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 1500 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 1500 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 1500 | 10 | 2% |
| 2019 1500 | 16 | 1% |
| 2017 1500 | 32 | 4% |
| 2016 1500 | 60 | 4% |
| 2015 1500 | 61 | 4% |
| 2014 1500 | 50 | 3% |
| 2013 1500 | 8 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 RAM 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.