Buying a used 2018 RAM 4500? Check these 7 recalls first
The 2018 Ram 4500 has 7 recalls in this group. Brake hose corrosion and brake control unit failure make braking hardware and controls prominent concerns. Other campaigns address rollaway, cruise control cancellation, wheel studs, fire extinguishers, and unintended ambulance brake-light activation. NHTSA lists 9 unverified owner complaints, with 9 service brake and 5 hydraulic reports among the listed categories. The complaint record reports 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries; these categories are not separate complaint totals.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Inspect brake hoses for corrosion and verify brake control unit recall repairs.
- Confirm shift interlock, cruise control, and wheel-stud recall completion.
- Verify extinguisher recall status and ambulance brake-light campaign applicability.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any RAM dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 RAM 4500
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysler and RAM vehicles have fire extinguishers that may fail | Equipment | high |
| RAM Trucks' Shift Interlock May Allow Rollaway | Power Train | high |
| Ram 4500 and 5500 Brake Hose Corrosion | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Chrysler cruise control may not cancel | Electrical System | high |
| Ram Truck Wheel Studs May Break | Wheels | high |
| Ram Trucks Brake Control Unit May Fail | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Ambulance Brake Lights May Turn On By Mistake | Exterior Lighting | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
9 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 9 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 1 | None found |
| Steering | 1 | None found |
| Engine | 1 | None found |
| Power Train | 1 | Yes |
| Wheels | 1 | Yes |