2018 Ram 1500 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 667 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,060miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2018 Ram 1500, 2% of the 667 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,060 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Drove the vehicle about 4 hours to pick up my daughter. Had the vehicle idling for a while as I waited for her arrive since she was running late. Put the car in drive and started to head home and the service shifter message came on. Then the transmission warning came on as well as a message with the brake system. The service engine light came on as well as the lightening bolt in red. …”
NHTSA complaint #11229947, filed 2019-07, 20,060 miles“Fog light housing bracket is worn down, causing fog light to move around/bounce light beam while driving. Causing distraction to other drivers. Front suspension (air leveling suspension) bottoms out to bump stops while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11385707, filed 2020-12, 30,200 miles“I'm trying to have my daytime running lights enabled for my vehicle, which is a simple request that is done by sending a code to my vehicle. This is a safety feature that can be quickly enabled and I'm having trouble finding a dealership that will enable this, guarantee the work, and get me safely back on the road without charging me $500 for a few minutes of work.”
NHTSA complaint #11500245, filed 2023-01“Gas pump nozzle got stuck in my trucks getting gas I had to sit at wawa 3 hours for help march 2021 now I am in fear of driving my truck I bought this truck for reliable transportation for my cancer treatments I did not need this add problem I am afraid to get gas & have damages to my truck now what”
NHTSA complaint #11405800, filed 2021-03“The radio/HVAC screen is malfunctioning. It still works but the screen is delaminating and the screen thinks that someone is touching the screen and there is no control over what it touches or controls. Radio is working but the channels change so fast by themselves that you cannot listen to anything. Cannot change any vehicle settings - such as lighting. Same with the HVAC system. When i click into the climate controls, the screen controls itseld doing whatever it wants. I have no control over the climate. THIS IS THE SAFETY ISSUE. …”
NHTSA complaint #11620198, filed 2024-10Related service bulletins
- 10247967Feb 28, 2023Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illumination (MIL). Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P203E ? Reductant Level Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent-Erratic Set.
- 10234440Feb 28, 2023Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illumination (MIL). Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P203E ? Reductant Level Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent-Erratic Set.
- 10218582Aug 19, 20213.0L Diesel Crankshaft Tone Wheel Loss of Signal - X94 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves replacing the crankshaft tone wheel. Customers may experience a Malfunction…
- 10230204Jul 19, 2021Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P208B ? Reductant Pump 1 Control Performance, and/or P20E8 ? Reductant Pressure Too Low, Set.
- 10221618Jul 19, 2021Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P208B ? Reductant Pump 1 Control Performance, and/or P20E8 ? Reductant Pressure Too Low, Set.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 10% |
| 2025 | 61 | 17% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 16 | 8% |
| 2022 | 13 | 2% |
| 2021 | 13 | 2% |
| 2020 | 21 | 3% |
| 2019 | 23 | 2% |
| 2018 | 10 | 2% |
| 2017 | 12 | 1% |
| 2016 | 18 | 1% |
| 2015 | 26 | 2% |
| 2014 | 39 | 2% |
| 2013 | 31 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
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 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Ram 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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