2018 Ram 1500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 140about this part
- Share
- 21%of 667 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,568miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 140 complaints about the fuel system of the 2018 Ram 1500, 21% of the 667 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,568 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After fueling the truck the fuel nozzle gets stuck in the filler tube. I have to twist and pull very hard to get the fuel nozzle out of the tube spilling fuel on to the ground and myself. Looking on youtube this seems to be a very common issue. I cut my finger while trying to pull out the nozzle,”
NHTSA complaint #11281678, filed 2019-11, 20,000 miles“After putting the fuel nozzle in gas tank filler pipe, it gets stuck when trying to remove it from the filler pipe. I understand this is very common on this model. Vehicle was parked at gas station and off when filling up. This happens often with this truck and I have less than 3500 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #11145384, filed 2018-11, 3,400 miles“Most, but not all of the gas station filling nozzles stick in my gas filler when I try to remove them. They are very difficult to remove and requires a lot of pulling and twisting to get them out. This happens all the time, not one time as calendar shows.”
NHTSA complaint #11190028, filed 2019-03, 10,000 miles“When fueling the vehicle the pump handle will stick inside the tank. Also when filling up with gas the pump stops as if the vehicle is saying it is full. You have to continue squeezing the handle for gas to come out. The vehicle is off and in a stationary position while filling the tank. I have to look at the gallons I am putting into my vehicle so I know the vehicle is full. However there have been a few times the tank has overfilled causing gas to come out of the tank. …”
NHTSA complaint #11217324, filed 2019-06, 15 miles“I own a 2018 ecodiesel and when my truck went in for an oil change they did an update called aem or v08 emissions update. After the update my truck no longer accelerates from a stop. It crawls at under 10mph extremely slow aprox. 90 seconds until the vehicle accelerates. This is extremely dangerous I have been in 3 near accidents due to a lack of acceleration. In addition to the lack of acceleration I now get much lower gas mileage. Prior to the update I was getting 27 mpg, now the best I have gotten was 19mpg. …”
NHTSA complaint #11256635, filed 2019-09, 18,000 milesRelated recalls
- 22V406000Jun 9, 2022Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure…Covers: Ram 1500 2014–2019, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014–2020
Related service bulletins
- 11026656Dec 10, 2025If Safety Recall Z46 has not been completed, order 68235275AB.
- 11026655Dec 10, 2025If Safety Recall Z46 has been completed, order 68632011AA.
- 11014501Feb 20, 2025"Hard To Fill With Fuel Customers may experience one or more of the following: ● Hard, difficult, or unable to fill the fuel tank. ● Fuel nozzle shuts off prematurely before the…
- 10226002Sep 22, 2022Guidelines For The Use Of Alternative Diesel Fuels.
- 10222984Jan 15, 2022Hard To Fill With Fuel This bulletin involves replacing the fuel tank. Customers may experience one or more of the following:Hard, difficult, or unable to fill the fuel tank…
- 10222949Jan 1, 2022Customer concern includes Mil-On/Check Engine Lamp-On. There also may or may not be driveability-related concerns that accompany the Mil-On condition. Upon further investigation…
- 10204358Nov 29, 2021Engine Oil Filter Interchangeability
- 10219989Aug 31, 2021Diesel Fuel Injector Cleaning Procedure
- 10218528Aug 31, 2021Diesel Fuel Injector Cleaning Procedure
- 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…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | 7% |
| 2024 | 6 | 8% |
| 2023 | 18 | 9% |
| 2022 | 82 | 13% |
| 2021 | 96 | 14% |
| 2020 | 76 | 12% |
| 2019 | 105 | 7% |
| 2018 | 140 | 21% |
| 2017 | 129 | 15% |
| 2016 | 281 | 18% |
| 2015 | 239 | 16% |
| 2014 | 276 | 16% |
| 2013 | 50 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2018 Ram 1500
159 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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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