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Ram 3500

2018 only

1,144 classified complaints 10 recalls

2018 Ram 3500 have 1,144 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 10 recalls. The most common issue in this year is ABS module and wheel speed sensors, typically surfacing around 56,922 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2018 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ram 3500 report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2018 only

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 966 complaints

Median onset: 56,922 miles. 0.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 29 complaints

Median onset: 14,918 miles. 3.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Wheels, studs and lug failures · Wheels and tires 18 complaints

Median onset: 45,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 15 complaints

Median onset: 8,950 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Infotainment, screen and software · Electrical 13 complaints

Median onset: 47,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 12 complaints

Median onset: 139,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 10 complaints

Median onset: 1,800 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Integrated trailer brake controller · Towing and hauling 7 complaints

Median onset: 1,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $340–$840 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2018 model year. See the full Ram 3500 report for every year and full specs/safety data.