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2018 Ram

1500 2WD

Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Ram 1500: best and worst years
2018 Ram 1500 2WD

Closest available photo (2020 model year); you're viewing the 2018.

2020 photoCalreyn88CC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Standard Pickup Trucks 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 8-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
290
Power to weight
0.059 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.21
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
3/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 2E (6,001 to 7,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
15
Owner complaints
662 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
25

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17%
  • ENGINE12%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER10%
  • STEERING9%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM9%
  • POWER TRAIN6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 915 total.

Ram 1500: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • RQ25003Openopened Jul 3, 2025POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

    Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure

  • EA23001Openopened Mar 17, 2023FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    High pressure fuel pump failure

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

364 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 29, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS1623000028 REV.I

    Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.

  • Apr 30, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYS2623000032

    Squeak Or Squawk Noise Coming From Either Side Door Of The Vehicle, It Could Be Just One Door Or More. The Noise Can Be Present In Either The Upper Or The Lower Hinge.

  • Apr 1, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYS1623000028 REV.H

    Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.

  • Mar 9, 2026POWER TRAINS2621000003 REV.A

    The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may exhibit the following diagnostic codes: P07E4, P1DB2, P0716, P1B14, P0733, P1D90, P1DB7, P1B13.

  • Mar 4, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS1408000384 REV.J

    Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On

  • Feb 25, 2026POWER TRAINS2621000003

    Service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV transmissions that have fault codes P07E4, P1DB2, P0716, P1B14, P0733, P1D90, P1DB7, P1B13.

  • Feb 14, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS1408000384 REV.I

    Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On

  • Jan 21, 2026ENGINE109727

    Water Pump & Chain Case Cover

  • and 356 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi

Source: www.ramtrucks.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.