2018 Ram 1500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 2%of 667 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,800miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the body and structure of the 2018 Ram 1500, 2% of the 667 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,800 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Truck leaks somewhere. It is in the shop right now for the 3rd time for the leak. Got told it was fixed 2 times already and it still leaked. The truck has heated back seats and that's where the truck holds water, underneath the back seat storage. I won't use the heated back seats cause my carpet stays wet when it's raining. There is also a subwoofer under the backseat where it holds water, it's gotten replaced once already from the water damage. And it has gotten wet again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11317423, filed 2020-03, 8,000 miles“We bought the vehicle brand new at bill luke in phoenix arizona, after getting the vehicle home we noticed the underneath of the vehicle is rusted and the paint is flaking off. We meet with the district manager of chrysler and she stated rust is normal on brand new vehicle, they took off a couple of parts, cleaned them up and painted, we asked about all the other parts, engine block, suspension parts, oil pan, outer wheel bearing covers and they let us know they are not going to do anything. …”
NHTSA complaint #11121286, filed 2018-08, 18 miles“I bought my 2018 Ram 1500 express crew cab 4x4 a year and 2 months ago. In about a month after purchase I got a star-shaped crack on my windshield. In a few days I slightly hit the windshield with a wiper to remove a snow from it. And that star-shaped crack suddenly went all way through the windshield, from side to side. I replaced the windshield with the oem mopar one, identical to the factory one. A few days ago I was driving through a little town where I work, maintaining the speed of 30 MPH due to the limit. Suddenly I heard something (very far from significantly heavy) hit my windshield. …”
NHTSA complaint #11306469, filed 2020-02, 35,400 miles“Water leaking into storage area under back seat dealership replaced brake light assemble and gasket on rear cab but water still present after rainfall or carwash when vehicle is parked also noted seat bolts and other parts under sear have rust on them.”
NHTSA complaint #11323404, filed 2020-05, 40,909 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 service bulletins
- 11034385Jun 26, 2026Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
- 11033975Jun 12, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 11033897Jun 5, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 11033308May 29, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 11032344Apr 30, 2026Squeak Or Squawk Noise Coming From Either Side Door Of The Vehicle, It Could Be Just One Door Or More. The Noise Can Be Present In Either The Upper Or The Lower Hinge.
- 11031241Apr 1, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 11022011Aug 16, 2025Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
- 11022012Aug 14, 2025Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
- 11022003Aug 13, 2025Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
- 11016617Apr 4, 2025Rear Defogger Solder Terminals Detached.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3% |
| 2025 | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 | 3 | 4% |
| 2023 | 10 | 5% |
| 2022 | 21 | 3% |
| 2021 | 33 | 5% |
| 2020 | 44 | 7% |
| 2019 | 81 | 5% |
| 2018 | 15 | 2% |
| 2017 | 36 | 4% |
| 2016 | 36 | 2% |
| 2015 | 49 | 3% |
| 2014 | 42 | 2% |
| 2013 | 40 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 11% |
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 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