2018 RAM 2500 steering problems
85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2018 RAM 2500 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The Hydro Boost Pump Port Tube Assembly (Mopar P/N 04581758AA / 4581758AA) on my 2018 Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins has failed and requires replacement. My concern is that this component is part of the hydraulic assist system supporting critical steering/braking functions. A failure or loss of hydraulic…”
filed Aug 19, 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced excessive and premature front tire tread wear. The vehicle was taken to Discount Tire, and the contact was informed that the front-end alignment mechanism was welded, which prevented an alignment from being performed…”
filed Aug 7, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to…Campaign 19V021000 · Jan 25, 2019
Steering problems in other 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 2500 | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 2500 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 2500 | 4 | 8% |
| 2022 2500 | 7 | 4% |
| 2021 2500 | 5 | 5% |
| 2020 2500 | 10 | 6% |
| 2019 2500 | 11 | 6% |
| 2017 2500 | 49 | 7% |
| 2016 2500 | 43 | 17% |
| 2015 2500 | 43 | 20% |
| 2014 2500 | 86 | 25% |
| 2013 2500 | 31 | 17% |
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.