2018 RAM 2500 Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2018 RAM 2500, 3% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 30,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “traction control” (28% of reports).
- 75power train complaints
- 30,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 56%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.
- Traction control: mentioned in 21 of 75 complaints (28%)
- Brakes hydraulic contacted: mentioned in 6 of 75 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 23 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 75 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
RAM 2500 power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 2500 | 3 | 11% | — |
| 2025 2500 | 7 | 11% | 15,000 |
| 2024 2500 | 7 | 12% | — |
| 2023 2500 | 6 | 12% | — |
| 2022 2500 | 50 | 28% | 9,900 |
| 2021 2500 | 25 | 23% | — |
| 2020 2500 | 20 | 12% | 7,250 |
| 2019 2500 | 29 | 15% | 6,620 |
| 2018 2500 | 75 | 3% | 30,000 |
| 2017 2500 | 42 | 6% | 47,518 |
| 2016 2500 | 64 | 25% | 25,500 |
| 2015 2500 | 44 | 20% | 40,000 |
| 2014 2500 | 62 | 18% | 43,984 |
| 2013 2500 | 22 | 12% | 64,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 RAM 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.
Risk: Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will update the Body Control Module software. Dealers will also test the BTSI operation, replacing the solenoid as necessary. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U11.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My 2018 Ram 2500 has a safety recall (C4B/NHTSA 24V - 896) for BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL and the remedy for this condition is "NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE" ??? I have contacted FCA recall assistance center and 2 different dealers and they all are "SORRY" but say there is nothing they can or will do…
My family and I tow a 45 foot RV Toy Howler Fifth Wheel with the truck and the ABS and Traction control lights keep coming on. The RAM Dealer (Aventura) has been telling me for over a year that the parts are on back-order. I've tried to trade it in but the trade in offers have been very low since…
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into 4WD Low. The traction control and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The contact was concerned about the safety while driving the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2018 RAM 2500s have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 75 owner complaints about power train for the 2018 RAM 2500 (3% of the 2,601 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 2500 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 30,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2018 RAM 2500?
The most frequent phrase is “traction control”, in 21 of 75 complaints, followed by “brakes hydraulic contacted” (6).
Other 2018 RAM 2500 problems
See all 2018 RAM 2500 problems or power train problems across all 2500 years.