2018 RAM 2500 fuel/propulsion system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2018 RAM 2500 — 0% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle has experienced repeated failures of the variable geometry turbocharger (VGT) electronic actuator. The actuator intermittently fails to move the turbo vanes to their commanded position, resulting in fault codes related to turbocharger performance and actuator position. The failed…”
filed Jul 10, 2026
“Truck def system error derates vehicle speed to 5mph in 85 miles. This is unacceptable as no dealerships are open on weekends or in the middle of nowhere. This EPA rule will get folks killed as folks driving 5mph on freeway towing a big trailer will get run into real quick. Vehicle should NOT cause…”
filed Jan 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 2500 | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 2500 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 2500 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 2500 | 10 | 6% |
| 2021 2500 | 8 | 7% |
| 2020 2500 | 40 | 25% |
| 2019 2500 | 40 | 21% |
| 2017 2500 | 10 | 1% |
| 2016 2500 | 12 | 5% |
| 2015 2500 | 12 | 6% |
| 2014 2500 | 25 | 7% |
| 2013 2500 | 22 | 12% |
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.