2018 Ram 2500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 1%of 2,607 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the engine of the 2018 Ram 2500, 1% of the 2,607 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Truck slides after being parked . It has slid anywhere from 1 foot while I stood there watching. To several feet where I had to jump back into the truck to stop it. And over 14 one night from the time I parked to when I came out the next morning. Does not fully accelerate thru a turn.,tough to turns sometimes. In same turns”
NHTSA complaint #11395089, filed 2021-02, 26,018 miles“Loss of power/turbo. I was hauling a heavy load when I had a loss of turbo power on highway. Causing my truck to loose mph up a hill and almost getting struck by a semi vdd into my trailer. Check engine light is on and turbo don’t kick on anymore. I haven’t had the money to fix the problem but I’m certain it’s the turbo/turbo actuator.”
NHTSA complaint #11577881, filed 2024-03“The truck developed and engine tick. They got progressively worse, and it felt like the engine was misfiring and made the speed of the truck inconsistent when I tried to accelerate in decelerate. The mechanic told me the engine ticks were definitely coming from the lifters and we had it repaired. This was not cheap. The ticking went on for about one month before I had it repaired. I have attached the invoice.”
NHTSA complaint #11571941, filed 2024-02“The Turbo Actuator on the Ram 2500's especially Gen 4 are known to have faulty Turbo Actuators on them. There is a huge supply issue with trying to get one for repair , I called every auto parts store and no one could get one due to manufacture constraints. Basically they told me to call the dealer . The dealer wanted $2,200 for the part , that is outrageous for a known faulty part , please look into this as there are thounsands of people who have made this repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11636791, filed 2025-01“Nothing has happened so far, however it has come to my attention that the grid heater bolt will eventually deteriorate until dropping into the intake and then into the number six cylinder. This could be a serious safety issue for me when pulling our 2970 RL Imagine Travel Trailer that could possibly weigh upwards toward 10,000 pounds fully loaded. We have traveled and likely will again Interstate 75/85 through Atlanta, parts of which has as many as six lanes. …”
NHTSA complaint #11615693, filed 2024-09Related service bulletins
- 11037599Sep 21, 2026AIR CLEANER - NONE Instruction to Dealers while ordering the PN# 68137142AD. 1. If the Air Cleaner Assembly is functional and only the MAF Sensor has failed, the dealer should…
- 11035981Jul 29, 2026Sensor - turbocharger speed
- 11035980Jul 29, 2026Sensor - turbocharger speed
- 11034373Jun 17, 2026BEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
- 11034337Jun 17, 2026BEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
- 11002737Jun 30, 2024Emission Recall 67A D Truck Engine Calibration
- 11002526Jun 28, 2024EMISSION RECALL 67A D Truck Engine Calibration
- 11000608May 30, 2024Valve - EGR
- 11001020May 28, 2024On Board Diagnosis (OBD) Monitor Readiness Information
- 10229032Mar 6, 2022Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. When performing diagnosis, an internal engine concern may be suspected.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 14% |
| 2025 | 9 | 14% |
| 2024 | 9 | 15% |
| 2023 | 11 | 22% |
| 2022 | 30 | 17% |
| 2021 | 26 | 24% |
| 2020 | 33 | 20% |
| 2019 | 32 | 17% |
| 2018 | 37 | 1% |
| 2017 | 39 | 6% |
| 2016 | 53 | 20% |
| 2015 | 34 | 16% |
| 2014 | 62 | 18% |
| 2013 | 43 | 24% |
| 2009 | 1 | 20% |
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 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsWheels
14 complaintsAir bags
11 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.
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