2018 RAM 2500 engine problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2018 RAM 2500 — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The electronic throttle control light and check engine light are on. I took it to a mechanic and had the accelerator pedal replaced. The lights remained on and the truck remains in "limp mode" and will not go over 59mph. The mechanic stated that this is due to the unresolved recall problems with…”
filed Jul 28, 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine and ABS warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the cruise control feature was deactivated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with ABS failure. The…”
filed Jul 23, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Sensor - turbocharger speed
113744 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2026Bearing - crankshaft thrust and kit
112906 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 17, 2026Bearing - crankshaft thrust and kit
112906 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 17, 2026
Engine problems in other 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 2500 | 4 | 19% |
| 2025 2500 | 7 | 12% |
| 2024 2500 | 8 | 15% |
| 2023 2500 | 11 | 23% |
| 2022 2500 | 29 | 17% |
| 2021 2500 | 25 | 24% |
| 2020 2500 | 33 | 20% |
| 2019 2500 | 31 | 16% |
| 2017 2500 | 37 | 5% |
| 2016 2500 | 53 | 21% |
| 2015 2500 | 34 | 16% |
| 2014 2500 | 61 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 RAM 2500
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.