2018 Ram 3500 electrical system problems
137 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2018 Ram 3500, which is 12% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 137 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 44,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 44,000 miles, and 60% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2018 RAM 3500. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact noticed an abnormal cracking sound and smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact inspected and used a fire extinguisher to slow the smoke and electrical sparks down. The contact did not notice any fire. The fire department arrived and disconnected the electrical cables to prevent further damage. The contact stated that the vehicle was inoperable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ram 3500. The contact noticed white powder coming from the vents when the air coditioner was activated. The dealer further stated that the dashboard and center consule needed to be removed in order to remove the evaporator coil the manufacturer was contacted. The contact also stated that the failure was exerienced in the 2014 and 2015 models. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 6,000.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Ram 3500
- Brakes 669 complaints
- Cruise control 108 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 64 complaints
- Steering 34 complaints
- Wheels 25 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 23 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints