2018 RAM 1500 Review

2018 RAM 1500 is a Extended Cab Pickup 4-dr style car measuring 229.00 in length and 77.20 in height. Made in United States, 2018 RAM 1500 has 29 trims priced by the manufacturer at 31,695 with just total of 11 recalls in the past 2018 RAM 1500. It’s seating 6 people with 2 doors and a rank size of 26.00 gallon. The engine is 5.7L V8 OHV 16V .

Make: RAM
Model: 1500
Trims Available: 29
Location: MEXICO
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 8A
Driveline: 4WD
Seats: 3
MSRP: $31,695 USD
MPG: 16 City / 23 HWY
Tires: P265/70R17
Tank Size: 26 gallon

RAM 1500 2018 Trims

2018 RAM 1500 Tradesman Quad Cab 2WD

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 17 City / 25 HWY

2018 RAM 1500 Laramie Quad Cab 2WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP
Seating: 6

2018 RAM 1500 Tradesman Crew Cab SWB 2WD

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2018 RAM 1500 Laramie Quad Cab 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP
Seating: 6

2018 RAM 1500 Laramie Crew Cab SWB 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2018 RAM 1500 Rebel Crew Cab SWB 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2018 RAM 1500 Tradesman Regular Cab LWB 2WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 17 City / 25 HWY

2018 RAM 1500 SLT Crew Cab SWB 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR

2018 RAM 1500 SLT Crew Cab SWB 2WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR

2018 RAM 1500 Tradesman Regular Cab SWB 2WD

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 17 City / 25 HWY

2018 RAM 1500 SLT Quad Cab 2WD

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR

2018 RAM 1500 SLT Quad Cab 4WD

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP

2018 RAM 1500 SLT Crew Cab LWB 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR

2018 RAM 1500 Sport Crew Cab SWB 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5

2018 RAM 1500 Sport Crew Cab SWB 2WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5

2018 RAM 1500 Longhorn Crew Cab SWB 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5

2018 RAM 1500 Tradesman Crew Cab SWB 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2018 RAM 1500 Tradesman Quad Cab 4WD

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 16 City / 23 HWY

2018 RAM 1500 SLT LWB 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR

2018 RAM 1500 Rebel Crew Cab SWB 2WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2018 RAM 1500 Laramie Crew Cab LWB 4WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 DIESEL
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2018 RAM 1500 Laramie Crew Cab SWB 2WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 DIESEL
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2018 RAM 1500 Longhorn Crew Cab LWB 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5

2018 RAM 1500 Sport SWB 2WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 2
MPG: 15 City / 22 HWY

2018 RAM 1500 Sport Crew Cab LWB 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5

2018 RAM 1500 Sport Quad Cab 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5

2018 RAM 1500 Sport Quad Cab 2WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP
Seating: 5

2018 RAM 1500 Tradesman Regular Cab SWB 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 16 City / 23 HWY

2018 RAM 1500 Longhorn Crew Cab SWB 2WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5

Vin Numbers

  • 3C6JR7AT9JG249901

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 20V475000 started on /Date(1597291200000-0400)/.

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge. The recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-2002. FCA US's number for this recall is W58.

Recall 18V100000 started on /Date(1518066000000-0500)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

Recall 18V280000 started on /Date(1525147200000-0400)/.

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.

Consequence: If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.

Recall 18V332000 started on /Date(1526529600000-0400)/.

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

Recall 18V524000 started on /Date(1533787200000-0400)/.

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.

Consequence: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

Recall 18V398000 started on /Date(1528948800000-0400)/.

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey and RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The backup camera may experience a loss of image display while backing up. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Consequence: A loss of image in the rearview camera while backing up can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U56.

Recall 18V556000 started on /Date(1534996800000-0400)/.

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 RAM 1500 trucks. The rear differential may have been insufficiently filled, possibly resulting in its failure.

Consequence: If the rear axle assembly fails, it can cause a loss of drive or the rear wheels may lock up. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle oil level. Rear axles with an insufficient amount of oil will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U88.

Recall 19V324000 started on /Date(1556164800000-0400)/.

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The rear driveshaft may have an incomplete weld fusion between the tube and tube yoke, which may lead to weld cracking or the driveshaft fracturing.

Consequence: A fractured rear driveshaft could detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, or it may result in a loss of drive power, both of which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The FCA US recall number is V48.

Recall 19V347000 started on /Date(1557374400000-0400)/.

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1, 2018 with a 6 or 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. On August 29, 2019 Chrysler expanded the recall to include an additional 693,128 model year 2013-2014 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.

Consequence: If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the tailgate latch, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Chrysler is expected to notify owners of the expanded population on October 18, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is V44. Note: 2015-2017 MY Ram 1500 pickup trucks with truck beds other than 8 foot, are currently covered under NHTSA recall 18V-486 for this issue.

Recall 19V347000 started on /Date(1557374400000-0400)/.

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1, 2018 with a 6 or 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. On August 29, 2019 Chrysler expanded the recall to include an additional 693,128 model year 2013-2014 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.

Consequence: If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the tailgate latch, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Chrysler is expected to notify owners of the expanded population on October 18, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is V44. Note: 2015-2017 MY Ram 1500 pickup trucks with truck beds other than 8 foot, are currently covered under NHTSA recall 18V-486 for this issue.

Recall 19V757000 started on /Date(1571889600000-0400)/.

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.

Consequence: Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB1.

FAQ

One of the main issues about the 2018 RAM 1500 is related to the latest recall where "an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash". 2018 RAM 1500 is ranked 4 in safety ratings, which is higher then the rating for 2017 RAM 1500.

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There are 11 recalls recorded in our database for 2018 RAM 1500 that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

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2018 RAM 1500 is made in United States between 2010 to 2022.

RAM All models of 2018

RAM 1500

$0 - $53,995
29 Trims
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1
3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV

RAM 2500

$0 - $53,995
29 Trims
6
1
3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV

RAM 3500

$0 - $53,995
29 Trims
6
1
3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV

RAM 4500

$0 - $53,995
29 Trims
6
1
3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV

RAM 5500

$0 - $53,995
29 Trims
6
1
3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV

RAM Promaster

$0 - $53,995
29 Trims
6
1
3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV

RAM ProMaster City

$0 - $53,995
29 Trims
6
1
3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV

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