2018 RAM 1500 Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2018 RAM 1500, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 12,650 miles. The words owners use most often: “high pressure fuel” (17% of reports).
- 81fuel/propulsion system complaints
- 12,650median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,400typical repair cost reported by owners
- 41%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- High pressure fuel: mentioned in 14 of 81 complaints (17%)
- Gas pump: mentioned in 9 of 81 complaints (11%)
- Filler neck: mentioned in 8 of 81 complaints (10%)
- Fill tank: mentioned in 6 of 81 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the 2018 RAM 1500 at $2,400, and half of them between $2,050 and $9,550.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2018–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 14 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 81 complaints, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
RAM 1500 fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 1500 | 24 | 7% | — |
| 2024 1500 | 6 | 8% | — |
| 2023 1500 | 15 | 7% | — |
| 2022 1500 | 55 | 9% | — |
| 2021 1500 | 69 | 10% | 6 |
| 2020 1500 | 46 | 7% | 6,944 |
| 2019 1500 | 80 | 5% | 16,400 |
| 2018 1500 | 81 | 12% | 12,650 |
| 2017 1500 | 89 | 10% | 39,982 |
| 2016 1500 | 191 | 12% | 51,500 |
| 2015 1500 | 166 | 11% | 57,000 |
| 2014 1500 | 213 | 12% | 62,000 |
| 2013 1500 | 35 | 3% | 72,000 |
| 2009 1500 | 2 | 5% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 2018 RAM 1500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I am filing a formal complaint regarding a FAILED RECALL REMEDY and subsequent CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE creating a severe fire hazard on my 2018 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel.In April, the official Z46 High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) recall repair was completed on my vehicle. Within one month of the repair, the…
This a Petition being filed and related to NHTSA Compl# 1827216. Petitioner respectfully submits this Petition to the NHTSA and requests a hearing to determine if Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) by and/or through its authorized dealer Hanania CDJR of Palm Coast (Hanania CDJR) has violated the 49 U.S.C…
>What Failed: There is a known issue with the fuel tank safety roll over value not functioning properly in many of the RAM vehicles. The valve stops functioning properly causing the fuel not to enter the gas tank when trying to fuel up. As you try to fuel, the gas comes spraying back out of the gas…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2018 RAM 1500s have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 81 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2018 RAM 1500 (12% of the 664 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2018 RAM 1500 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 12,650 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2018 RAM 1500?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,400 (half paid between $2,050 and $9,550), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2018 RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “high pressure fuel”, in 14 of 81 complaints, followed by “gas pump” (9).
Other 2018 RAM 1500 problems
- Electrical System problems (159)
- Engine problems (110)
- Steering problems (88)
- Power Train problems (60)
- Fuel System, Diesel problems (52)
See all 2018 RAM 1500 problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all 1500 years.