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2018 Ram 1500 engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 156 complaints for the 2018 Ram 1500, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
156 17% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
49,000 miles 49 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
0 and 4
Injuries and deaths
3 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Engine complaints by mileage, 2018 Ram 1500 Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 49,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 13 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 9 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 5 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 8 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 4 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 4 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 1 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 3 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 1 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 1 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 49,000 miles
Based on 49 complaints that include mileage. 55% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
View the numbers
MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles13
20k to 40k miles9
40k to 60k miles5
60k to 80k miles8
80k to 100k miles4
100k to 120k miles4
120k to 140k miles1
140k to 160k miles3
160k to 180k miles1
180k to 200k miles1
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 49 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 49,000 miles, and 55% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 4 fires, 3 injuries.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ram 1500. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle shifted into neutral and decelerated without warning. Additionally, there was a strong exhaust odor in the vehicle. The contact stated that several people became ill to the point of throwing up and almost passing out. Medical attention was not received. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.

Reported at 3,000 miles, March 2019 Injury

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that while the vehicle was inside the garage, the contact noticed an abnormal exhaust odor. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the exhaust manifold bolts were fractured. There were no warning lights illuminated.

Reported at 98,000 miles, June 2023

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