2018 Ram 1500 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 5%of 667 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2018 Ram 1500, 5% of the 667 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 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.
“I was driving down a windy country road and the cruise control engaged itself and set to 90 MPH while I was driving about 50-55. Cancel did nothing, using the brakes caused them to squeal but the vehicle remained accelerating. I was able to disengage by putting the engine in neutral and using the push button to shut it off.”
NHTSA complaint #11302606, filed 2020-01, 33,000 miles“From new, the Ram 1500 with the eco diesel engine has had a significant hesitation when cold creating a safety hazard. When I leave work I need to cross a multiple lane highway highway with a speed limit of 55 MPH. I could walk across the highway faster then what the truck will cross it. I have the latest software update for engine control that Ram is offering. I've taken it to the dealer and contacted Ram customer assist about the issue. All I was offered was a few free oil changes. Both say there is nothing they can do. …”
NHTSA complaint #11245361, filed 2019-08, 25 miles“Driving home from work. Had used cruise control at 70mph on freeway, but had not used it in town. I was decelerating for a stop light, when it turned green. I was probably traveling 15-20mph when I began accelerating again. I heard a click, like a relay or solenoid and the vehicle began to accelerate as if I had hit resume . Last speed preset had been 70mph. I was able to cancel the acceleration by hitting the brakes, but I nearly rear ended the car in front of me. I did not hit resume by mistake either, as my hand was not on the steering wheel near the buttons. …”
NHTSA complaint #11268910, filed 2019-10, 23,000 miles“The pedal lag while takin off from stop the pedal position frequency isnt consistent loss of mpg completely stock truck eco diesel can even get above 19mpg avg loss of power mpg and pedal lag along with junk emissions that destroy engines therefore have to make more parts or trucks etc using more fuel to power these manufacturing plants”
NHTSA complaint #11338699, filed 2020-07, 14,000 miles“Takata recall cruise control only works part of the time. Sometimes works the first time you push the button and sometimes you can push it no matter how hard or soft 50 times and it won't come on at all. No matter the speed your driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11231776, filed 2019-07, 19,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10243131Aug 1, 2023CEL (Check Engine Lamp) Illuminated, P057B Brake Pedal Position Sensor Performance
- 10231735Jan 23, 2023Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 15 | 4% |
| 2024 | 5 | 6% |
| 2023 | 6 | 3% |
| 2022 | 18 | 3% |
| 2021 | 30 | 4% |
| 2020 | 12 | 2% |
| 2019 | 53 | 4% |
| 2018 | 31 | 5% |
| 2017 | 43 | 5% |
| 2016 | 111 | 7% |
| 2015 | 86 | 6% |
| 2014 | 89 | 5% |
| 2013 | 37 | 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 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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