2018 RAM 3500 Power Train Problems

18 NHTSA complaints on file

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Power Train Issues in the 2018 RAM 3500

18 power train complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 RAM 3500. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Power Train Complaints

#11660185 |
vehicle intermittently sets check engine light for code p0871 and causes truck to go into a limp mode and a 4th gear start only. I have notice online this issue going on for years on Ram trucks with no recall. The light will go off and store code but dealers will not address if light is not on. If truck set code with not at moment effect I could see, however what happens can occur during driving and feel it creates an unsafe condition.
#11632026 |
Continually gets abs stability error. Unit has been replaced once less than year ago. Comes on if vehicle sits or hits a bump. Lose of abs cruise and continual dinging.
#11623025 |
1. The specified vehicle has intermittent ABS/ Brake Hydraulic Control module error. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. 2. Error causes ABS and Cruise Control to be disabled while in motion as per warning messages displayed on instrument cluser and audio annunciation. 3. Driver and passenger were endangered due to ABS malfunctioning intermittently **while in motion**. I have reproduced the problem by causing a wheel slippage on wet pavement. This will cause the otherwise intermittent problem to be asserted with corresponding error messages/notifications to be displayed on instrument cluster. 4. The specified vehicle has NOT been inspected at a Ram dealer; however, the problem seems to be well-known on 2017-18 Ram 2500's and 3500's given the amount of Youtube videos on the topic as well as the amount of discussion on online forums such as [XXX] . 5. This 2018 vehicle has approx 43000 miles on it. The...
#11549211 |
ABS PUMP WENT OUT AND THE ABS AND THE TRACTION CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. WE HAVE CHNAGED THE SENSORS ON THE WHEELS. THE PART IS ON BACKORDER AND IS HARD TO GET.
#11541431 |
Since purchasing this truck brand new in 2018 we have had nothing but problems with this vehicle. Dodge Ram failed us every time. They failed to work with the dealer and ignored every attempt to find solutions. It started with vehicle loosing power on very dangerous locations a specially freeway located in curves in the middle of nowhere. It took years to fix that problem. Multiple times we drove from the shop being told that it was fixed and it wasn't. We would drive right back in after 15 min. It took over 3 years to get dodge and dealer to replace the transmission and all electrical issues. The other problem that we have had since buying this truck is the AC. Its been always a problem we are continuously trying to fix it and its been very hard. This entire summer my children have been suffering. We are driving...
#11537178 |
I have a 2018 Dodge 3500 with 9800 miles on it.. The ABS light has come on reflecting a braking and control problem. This also shuts down the safety system within the brakes, shuts down the 4 wheel drive and cruise controls also. It is my understanding from the dealership, there is a problem with the parts within this system, and they can not get any parts released to them for repair. They also don't want to use the same parts, knowing they will only fail again. Which would fall back on them, as a repair faciality. Why hasn't the NHTSA ordered a recall on these vehicles. There are Law Suites also addressing the ABS failure and many complain on this safety failure. I see there is a recall regarding tailgates issue on some of the dodge products. Clearly the braking systems must a higher priority. We should not be...
#11519071 |
frequently when shifting from D to R or any combination, all selections light up followed a loud bang from rearend. sometimes it correctes itself, other times engine must be shut down. dealer has diagnosed problem. Its a short in transmision wiring harness as they performed a rigorous, multipoint "wiggle test". its been in shop 4+ times to no avail.
#11499488 |
12/19/2022: While driving, brakes were not working properly. Depressed fully to floor or pumped to try to stop. Check engine lights coming on and off. PERFORM SERVICE, SERVICE DPF SYSTEM, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. Perform service light prior to failure and taken to dodge dealership. Vehicle was inspected by 2 Dodge Dealerships. Extended warranty company National AutoCare failed to show to inspect vehicle both times at Dodge Dealership. Problem was diagnosed by dodge but never fixed…. Safety is at risk when driving vehicle and is available upon request any help is appreciated!
#11483727 |
The transmission in my truck has been having problems starting on 9/25/18. On 7/21/22, Grey Chrysler replaced the solenoid in the trans and also did an update. When I brought truck back after the same code, PO871, was thrown again on 08/30/22, I was told the warranty company couldn’t recreate the problem so they would not be fixing my trans. This is the same trans that is in the 2019-2022 Ram 2500 trucks and has a recall on it for the SAME problem.
#11469850 |
Unsafe and very hesitant acceleration nearly causing accidents. Long lag time between pressing the accelerator and engine responding to throttle input.
#11327155 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V036000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED TO AUTONATION CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM ROSEVILLE (200 AUTOMALL DR, ROSEVILLE, CA 95661; (916) 467-8055) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.*DT*JB THE CONSUMER STATED DUE TO THE ADVANCED CHEMISTRY OF TODAY'S COOLANT, DRIVING FOR SEVERAL THOUSANDS MILES THE PLUGS SLOWLY BECAME FOULED WITHOUT WARNING. *JS
#11326611 |
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS THE SHIFT ARM WOULD NOT MOVE WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND FOOT BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED. SEEMED LIKE THE SAFETY DEVICE THAT PREVENTS AN AUTOMATIC SHIFTING ARM FROM SLIPPING OUT OF PARK WITHOUT BRAKE DEPRESSED DID NOT RELEASE. VEHICLE WAS ON FLAT LEVEL GROUND, THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT PROBLEM REQUIRED SHUTTING VEHICLE OFF AND THEN RESTARTING. ONCE THIS PROCESS WAS CONDUCTED THE SAFETY DEVICE OPERATED NORMALLY. IN THE THREE YEARS OF OWNERSHIP THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES AND EACH TIME MY RESOLUTION WORKED. *TR
#11317305 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V818000 (EQUIPMENT, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND 20V036000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART TO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SCOTT ROBINSON CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM LOCATED AT (20900 HAWTHORNE BLVD, TORRANCE, CA 90503) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
#11306341 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 19V818000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EQUIPMENT) AND 20V036000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT CALLED THE (HAYES CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM LAWRENCEVILLE DEALER, LOCATED AT,719 DULUTH HWY, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046) AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
#11221198 |
TRANSMISSION HAS A WHINING SOUND WHEN SHIFTING THROUGH THE FIRST 3 GEARS, DEALER SAID IT WAS NORMAL
#11193081 | Crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 RAM 3500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, IT AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND COLLIDED WITH A FENCE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED REAR END DAMAGE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED MINOR INJURES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300. *DT *DT*JB *DT *DT *DT *DT*JB WE RAN THE TESTS AS REQUESTED. WITH THE FIRST 2 TESTS, THE SHIFT LEVER WOULD NOT MOVE FROM PARK WITHOUT HAVING YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE. THE 3RD TEST DETERMINED THERE IS NO INDICATOR CHIME OR MESSAGE IF YOU LEAVE THE VEHICLE WITH IT RUNNING WHETHER THE PARKING BRAKE IS ON OR NOT. WE ALSO TESTED TO SEE WHAT THE TRUCK WOULD DO IF WE PUT IT IN NEUTRAL IN THE POSITION HE HAD THE...
#11151363 |
TRUCK SHUDDERS WHILE SHIFTING BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND AND AGAIN FROM 2ND TO THIRD . SHUDDER HARD ENOUGH TO SEE TO DASH SHACK. SHIFTING SHUDDER HARD WHILE TOWING. BLUE TOOTH CUTS OUT WHILE STREAMING MUSIC
#11090380 |
MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT OPERATING TEMPERATURES AND I SWITCHED TO 4X4 LOCK. AS I ACCELERATED SLIGHTLY AT 3 MILES AN HOUR IN REVERSE WHILE TURNING THE STEERING COLUMN CLOCKWISE THE TRUCK BEGAN TO SHAKE WHILE IN MOTION FOR ROUGHLY 7 FEET. IT ALSO SHOOK AS I ACCELERATED IN DRIVE SLIGHTLY AT 3 MILES AN HOUR WHILE TURNING THE STEERING COLUMN COUNTER CLOCKWISE. IT HAD THE SAME SHAKE IN 4X4 LOW.

Other 2018 RAM 3500 Problem Areas

Service Brakes 466 complaints Electrical System 127 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 96 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 95 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking 39 complaints Steering 31 complaints Unknown Or Other 28 complaints Wheels 23 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control 22 complaints Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 19 complaints Engine 15 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 11 complaints Suspension 10 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 7 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 6 complaints Tires 6 complaints Air Bags 5 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 4 complaints Tirestreadbelt 4 complaints Traction Control System 3 complaints Visibilitywiper 3 complaints Back Over Prevention Warnings 2 complaints Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Back Over Prevention 1 complaint Electrical System Integrated Trailer Brake Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistelectriccontrol Module 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesdraglinkconnection 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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