2018 Ram 1500 electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 159 complaints for the 2018 Ram 1500, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 159 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 21,000 miles 40 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 18 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 40 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 21,000 miles, and 88% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 fires, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
I was unable to stop vehicle as I was approaching an intersection on a city street went to press on the brakes all the lights started flashing, brake system flashed, no traction light came on, vehicle turned off. Ended up impacting 3 other vehicles and a school bus. My airbags never deployed, and the vehicle was deemed a total loss by my insurance company. All parties were injured in the accident, almost all are seeking representation from attorneys for their injuries.
On february 1, shortly after 9:00 pm central the engine shut off while I was on the interstate. I was in the left hand lane, having just passed as semi a bit earlier. I instinctively tried to start it while it was moving, causing the headlights to go off while I'm doing 75 MPH. At that point started to pull over, though I could barely see the concrete divider and had tried to keep the tires on the rumble strip as I slowed down until I could see the barrier better.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Ram 1500
- Engine 156 complaints
- Fuel system 140 complaints
- Steering 90 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 60 complaints
- Brakes 48 complaints
- Cruise control 32 complaints
- Suspension 22 complaints
- Air bags 19 complaints