2018 RAM 1500 Power Train Problems
- 12
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 12 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I entered my vehicle 2018ram1500 this morning after it had being stored inside my garage overnight. I sat down, pressed the brake and was about to start it when i noticed the shifter dial was on 'r' and began beeping continuously. I used the ignition button to switch from 'off' "acc" to 'start' and back/forth and pressing on the brake until i was able to shift the transmission to 'p'. Once in 'p' i pressed the brake…
ODI 11308335
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 11268910
Engine · Power Train
While driving the vehicle lags power to move vehicle for about a 4 sec delay then power will move the truck absolutely a safety issue especially when the vehicle is cold form a stop. Happens every time i drive the truck.
ODI 11258261
Power Train
There is a recall on the driveshaft that can cause the incomplete weld to brake and cause crash v48 is the recall. When i went to the dealership on 6/27/19 was told that the part needs to be ordered. Today is one week later and still no part i have contacted chrysler directly and was told the parts are available so not sure why i'm still waiting on parts? It's dangerous to drive the vehicle according to the recall…
ODI 11229717
Power Train
I received a recall notice (v48/nhtsa 19v-324) for my 2018 dodge ram 1500. The fca assistance center set me up with a dealership that can repair the issue, i called to schedule (they said next tuesday july 2nd). The fca assistance center deemed my truck undrivable by approving a tow truck to haul my vehicle to the dealership for repairs. The dealership did not offer a loaner so i can get to work tomorrow, so i…
ODI 11222612
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ram 1500. The contact stated that while parked in the driveway when exiting the vehicle with the driver door still open, the vehicle shifted into reverse independently, rolled away rapidly, and knocked the driver down to the ground. The vehicle rolled away crossing a street and crashed into a house where it came to a stop. The contact suffered injuries to his left leg/foot, the left wrist…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11208692
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ram 1500. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle shifted into neutral and decelerated without warning. Additionally, there was a strong exhaust odor in the vehicle. The contact stated that several people became ill to the point of throwing up and almost passing out. Medical attention was not received. The vehicle was taken to stockton dodge chrysler jeep ram (located at 3333 auto…
3 injuries
ODI 11192444
Power Train
While driving on an interstate 5 in washington in cruise control at 76mph going up hill, the truck made a gear grinding noise. I turn off cruise and let the truck coast uphill, the truck was making a whining uphill. I gave the truck some gas towards the top of the and at that point the truck violently shook, i heard a loud thud and saw sparks flying from the rear end. I was going down hill by this point. I saw a…
ODI 11161799
Power Train
I want to buy this vehicle . The recall is check rear end gear oil and you don,t have a remedy for it yet???? How much does it take to remove the gear oil plug and check the level. You are holding up my purchase on this vehicle!!!
ODI 11123954
Body · Power Train · Suspension
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…
ODI 11121286
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
I was driving out of my drive way, and my vehicle went into park by itself. It appeared a strange message on the screen saying 'car not in drive, shift to park'. Also my vehicle displayed an alert message saying 'alert: electronic throttle control system malfunction, the vehicle onboard diagnostic system has detected a malfunction'. Also another alert was displayed as 'alert: engine system malfunction'. Not only did…
ODI 11076158
Power Train
Truck wont go into reverse when turning the rotary dial. This happens after driving the truck for a couple of miles. If you turn the rotary dial to the the r position it just sits there like it is in neutral. In order to get it to go into reverse, you have to turn the dial back to p, then turn the dial to d and then turn it back to r. This is potentially dangerous because if you are on an incline and turn it to r it…
ODI 11058109