2018 RAM 1500 power train problems

What owners report

• “XXX, [XXX] East Bound ~ 9:30 PM, , pulling a tandem-axle boat and trailer ~ 6000# GVW , the truck slowed suddenly, in traffic ~ 62 MPH. I contacted CJDR dealers in [XXX], and [XXX], and both stated there was no recall, warranty, or goodwill repair, available for my truck. [XXX] told me the same…”

  filed Sep 4, 2026

• “Took truck in for warrenty work, engine started nocking techs checked said rod could come through side of engine, Ram know this but refuse to do anything. truck has less than 70000 miles was told 17000 dollar for new motor and install, and there still other issues with this truck, why no recall…”

  filed Aug 27, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related recalls

• Rear driveshaft may have an incomplete weld fusion between the tube and tube yoke, which…
  Campaign 19V324000 · Apr 25, 2019
• Rear differential may have been insufficiently filled, possibly resulting in its failure
  Campaign 18V556000 · Aug 23, 2018
• An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission
  Campaign 18V280000 · May 1, 2018
• Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may…
  Campaign 18V100000 · Feb 8, 2018

Related service bulletins

• The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may…

  S2621000003 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 9, 2026

• Service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV transmissions that have fault codes P07E4, P1DB2, P0716, P1B14, P0733, P1D90, P1DB7, P1B13.

  S2621000003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 25, 2026

Power Train problems in other 1500 years

Other reported problem areas on the 2018 RAM 1500