2018 Ram 1500 drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 60 complaints for the 2018 Ram 1500, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 60 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 24,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 24,000 miles, and 75% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ram 1500. The contact stated that while parked in the driveway when exiting the vehicle with the driver door still open, the vehicle shifted into reverse independently, rolled away rapidly, and knocked the driver down to the ground. The vehicle rolled away crossing a street and crashed into a house where it came to a stop.
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the crankshaft. The contact stated that the crankshaft had previously failed and had been repaired in 2021. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Ram 1500
- Electrical system 159 complaints
- Engine 156 complaints
- Fuel system 140 complaints
- Steering 90 complaints
- Brakes 48 complaints
- Cruise control 32 complaints
- Suspension 22 complaints
- Air bags 19 complaints