2018 Ram 1500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 3%of 667 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the air bags of the 2018 Ram 1500, 3% of the 667 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 miles. 11 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was involved in a single vehicle accident, I hit a patch of ice on june 7 th, 2020 in utah. My truck came upon the ice causing me to slip and slide and ultimately leave the road where I hit a fence and several other pieces of debris and a berm and finally came to a stop when the airbags did not deploy, I hit my face on the steering wheel breaking my nose, my husband and I both broke ribs and our back. We could of saved ourselves multiple injuries if our airbags deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #11331243, filed 2020-06, 16,000 miles“I was unable to stop vehicle as I was approaching an intersection on a city street went to press on the brakes all the lights started flashing, brake system flashed, no traction light came on, vehicle turned off. Ended up impacting 3 other vehicles and a school bus. My airbags never deployed, and the vehicle was deemed a total loss by my insurance company. All parties were injured in the accident, almost all are seeking representation from attorneys for their injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #11258151, filed 2019-09, 1,844 miles“I was driving my new dodge Ram 1500 truck in denver, colorado. I was driving 25mph on a street/ avenue, my vehicle was in motion. A chevy tahoe unexpectedly smashed into the passenger side of my truck [ I was t-boned ]. Not one single air bag inside the truck deployed !!! I was on my way taking a co-worker home from work. We both work sheet metal construction daily. An ambulance, fire dept., and police dept. All showed up. My co-worker and I both sustained injuries. I had to be taken by ambulance to denver health hospital. …”
NHTSA complaint #11208547, filed 2019-05, 7,600 miles“Flashing dash lights TPMS warnings took truck in and was told nothing was wrong few months later truck caught on fire in my driveway,cause was unknown but adjuster said possible wiring harness, truck was parked and not running.”
NHTSA complaint #11319817, filed 2020-03, 24,000 miles“The truck was in a head on collision with a deer in 2018 that did not result in the air bags deploying. The truck was traveling on a county highway when a deer ran out and was struck with the front end of the truck. In august 2019, the truck was traveling on a country road when the driver struck a guard rail head on. This collision also did not deploy the air bags. Also, the seat belts did not disengage after the accident (they stayed in the locked position). …”
NHTSA complaint #11253565, filed 2019-09, 14,800 milesRelated recalls
- 25V592000Sep 11, 2025Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due…Covers: Ram 1500 2018, 3500 2018, 2500 2018
- 25V010000Jan 16, 2025Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side…Covers: Ram 1500 2016–2019, 2500 2016–2020, 3500 2016–2019 +1 more
- 21V632000Aug 12, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross…Covers: Ram 1500 2015–2020, 2500 2015–2016, 3500 2015–2016
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3% |
| 2025 | 6 | 2% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 | 6 | 3% |
| 2022 | 12 | 2% |
| 2021 | 27 | 4% |
| 2020 | 21 | 3% |
| 2019 | 93 | 6% |
| 2018 | 19 | 3% |
| 2017 | 53 | 6% |
| 2016 | 49 | 3% |
| 2015 | 61 | 4% |
| 2014 | 125 | 7% |
| 2013 | 94 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2018 Ram 1500
159 complaintsFuel system
140 complaintsEngine
110 complaintsOther or unknown
92 complaintsSteering
90 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
60 complaintsBrakes
48 complaintsEngine cooling
46 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Ram 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology