AI Damage2018 RAM 4500: common problems
The maker issued 223 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 223
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 72 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 67 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- AIR 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 order and replace only the MAF Sensor(68002441AC). 2. If the Air Cleaner Assembly has failed and the MAF Sensor remains…
- SENSOR - TURBOCHARGER SPEED
- Trac-Rite Operation Diagnosis, Chatter, Shudder, Moving From A Stop And Turning
- Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
- BEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
- Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot
Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- For Dealer awareness, HD truck, eliminate 1 of 2 M8 Joints for Sidestep bracket to Body Attachment, Bolt…
For Dealer awareness, HD truck, eliminate 1 of 2 M8 Joints for Sidestep bracket to Body Attachment, Bolt and rivet (06102165AA, 06511062AA) per TCR # 402632, CN 80403-T18
- Squeak Or Squawk Noise Coming From Either Side Door Of The Vehicle, It Could Be Just One Door Or More
The Noise Can Be Present In Either The Upper Or The Lower Hinge.
- SPEAKER - NONE
- Seatbelt Slow Retraction
- Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders
Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.
- LAMP - DOME
NHTSA lists 223 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2018 RAM 4500?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 223 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 RAM 4500?
NHTSA lists 223 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2018 RAM 4500 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2018 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.