2018 Ram 2500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 0%of 2,607 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 2018 Ram 2500, 0% of the 2,607 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“When I am driving I will randomly get a warning service airbag system and then it will turn off randomly. After doing some research and speaking to a dealership this is a known issues with the wiring under the seat. The dealer didn't know if the airbags would still work when the warning was present.”
NHTSA complaint #11389366, filed 2021-01, 36,000 miles“I was involved in an accident today that totalled my truck and the airbags never deployed. Impact damage was in the front and both side rear passenger doors. Car ran stop sign and the brunt of impact was in the front.”
NHTSA complaint #11320807, filed 2020-04, 14,700 miles“This vehicle was involved in a front end collision at speeds greater than 35 MPH. The passenger front seatbelt did not lock and the air bags did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #11327227, filed 2020-06, 13,052 miles“I get a message that states Service air ride suspension immediately. After reading several ram forms it seems this is a big problem with these trucks. My airbags are completely inflated. I have not taken to the dealer because most of the forms I read says ram is aware of the problem but hasn't issued a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11626321, filed 2024-11“My father and I were in a collision we were struck head on by another car at a estimated 45-50 mph and not one single air bag deployed and cause my farther to seek medical attention.”
NHTSA complaint #11514776, filed 2023-03Related 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 2500 2018, 1500 2018, 3500 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 2500 2016–2020, 3500 2016–2019, 1500 2016–2019 +1 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 8% |
| 2024 | 3 | 5% |
| 2023 | 5 | 10% |
| 2022 | 7 | 4% |
| 2021 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 7 | 4% |
| 2018 | 11 | 0% |
| 2017 | 6 | 1% |
| 2016 | 12 | 5% |
| 2015 | 11 | 5% |
| 2014 | 17 | 5% |
| 2013 | 8 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2018 Ram 2500
2,346 complaintsElectrical system
476 complaintsVehicle speed control
342 complaintsForward collision avoidance
225 complaintsOther or unknown
114 complaintsSteering
87 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
75 complaintsEngine
37 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsWheels
14 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Ram 2500
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