2018 Ram 3500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 808 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2018 Ram 3500, 1% of the 808 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles. 2 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.
“Frontal collision at 45 mph, totaled truck but airbags did not deploy. The insurance company sent the truck to the auction. My safety was at risk. Not that I am aware of, the insurance company has photos. Inspected by police and insurance adjuster. No symptoms of anything wrong with the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11518489, filed 2023-04“The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control warning lights were intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the ABS and air bag control unit had failed. The air bag control unit was replaced, and the brake fluid was refilled. The contact then became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and wanted to know if the VIN was included in the recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11630986, filed 2024-12, 110,000 miles“9830-2021-10627 police report 12-14-2021 Head on collision with a 18 wheeler trailer. The air bags failed to deploy. My cousin survived. None of the air bags deployed. 2018 Dodge Ram 3500 Diesel dually.”
NHTSA complaint #11444869, filed 2021-12Related 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 3500 2018, 1500 2018, 2500 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 3500 2016–2019, 2500 2016–2020, 1500 2016–2019 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10204363Nov 3, 2021Updates - safety recall y26 wheel studs
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 11% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 4 | 3% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 8 | 6% |
| 2015 | 4 | 3% |
| 2014 | 10 | 5% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2018 Ram 3500
668 complaintsElectrical system
137 complaintsVehicle speed control
108 complaintsForward collision avoidance
60 complaintsOther or unknown
40 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsWheels
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsTires
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Ram 3500
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology