2018 Ram 2500 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 41 complaints for the 2018 Ram 2500, 1% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 41 1% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Diesel truck computer system shuts down truck for minor def system error code to 5mph within 85 miles to get to a dealer to reset computer code. This will cause deaths from truck not going any faster than 5mph on freeway. Just because the def system sees an error and might cause a bit more exhaust, to shut down your truck in the middle of nowhere causing traffic nightmares and deaths is the most stupid rule the EPA and mfgs follow. Epa and mfg needs new computer programming on all diesel trucks that have this.
The contact owned a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving and pulling a fifth wheel RV, the check engine warning light and another unknown red warning light were illuminated. The contact's husband stopped in the middle of the road and immediately exited the vehicle with the contact's nephews and dog, who were also occupying the vehicle. The contact stated that the driver then noticed that there was a fire underneath the hood.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Ram 2500
- Brakes 2,370 complaints
- Electrical system 476 complaints
- Cruise control 342 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 245 complaints
- Steering 87 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 75 complaints
- Suspension 21 complaints