2018 RAM 2500 power train problems
72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2018 RAM 2500 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“ABS, Traction controle and 4 wheel drive system shut down. the truck is sending code- C0031-1D directly related to C4B recall. The dealerships have no fix and offered no support or guidance but did agree that the truck is unsafe to drive as is.”
filed Aug 1, 2026
“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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may…Campaign 18V100000 · Feb 8, 2018
Power Train problems in other 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 2500 | 2 | 10% |
| 2025 2500 | 5 | 8% |
| 2024 2500 | 7 | 13% |
| 2023 2500 | 6 | 13% |
| 2022 2500 | 50 | 29% |
| 2021 2500 | 23 | 22% |
| 2020 2500 | 20 | 12% |
| 2019 2500 | 26 | 14% |
| 2017 2500 | 40 | 6% |
| 2016 2500 | 62 | 24% |
| 2015 2500 | 44 | 21% |
| 2014 2500 | 62 | 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.