Do 2018 Ram 1500 owners report Electrical System problems?

156 of 639 NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Ram 1500 (24%) involve Electrical System.

Do 2018 Ram 1500 owners report Engine problems?

108 of 639 NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Ram 1500 (17%) involve Engine.

Do 2018 Ram 1500 owners report Fuel/Propulsion System problems?

78 of 639 NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Ram 1500 (12%) involve Fuel/Propulsion System.

2018 Ram 1500 — Common Problems Owners Report

Electrical system faults are the most commonly reported issue, with owners describing situations where the vehicle fails to move after shifting into drive and requires cycling through park to restore motion. Engine and transmission behavior also draws significant reports, including incidents where the truck shifts itself into park unexpectedly while moving and displays warning messages on screen. Steering lockup at road speed and fuel filler nozzle jamming at the pump round out the pattern of complaints, with several categories associated with fires or crashes.

Most reported areas

Electrical System safety 24%

Owners report the vehicle failing to move after being shifted into drive, with engine revving producing no forward motion until the driver cycles the shifter back through park. · 3 fire · 4 crash · 6 injured

Engine safety 17%

Owners report the vehicle shifting itself into park without driver input while moving, accompanied by an on-screen warning telling the driver the car is not in drive. · 3 fire · 3 injured

Fuel/Propulsion System safety 12%

Owners report gas station filler nozzles locking onto the filler tube and becoming extremely difficult to remove after the pump shuts off. · 1 fire · 1 injured

Steering safety 12%

Owners report the steering wheel locking up without warning at road speed, preventing the driver from turning the wheel to avoid obstacles. · 4 crash · 1 injured

Fuel System0 9%

58 complaints (9%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported. Owners describe the fuel pump nozzle getting stuck and being difficult to remove while refueling.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 639 complaints

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