2018 Ram 1500 Fuel System Problems
Fuel system complaints make up 21% of all 661 complaints filed for the 2018 Ram 1500, totaling 139 reports. Most describe the fuel nozzle sticking or jamming during refueling, with a median mileage at failure of 61,568.5 miles. A related recall (22V406000) covers high-pressure fuel pump failures on diesel models.
- Fuel System complaints
- 139
- 21% of 661
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 61,569 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Fuel nozzle becomes stuck or jams inside the filler tube during refueling and is difficult to remove.
- Pump handle shuts off prematurely or will not dispense fuel at normal flow, forcing owners to squeeze the handle repeatedly.
- Vapor recovery collar locks onto the filler tube at certain angles, making nozzle removal difficult even for bystanders helping fuel the truck.
- Fuel filler assembly cracks or comes loose after repeated forceful nozzle removal, preventing further fueling.
- One owner reported a fire involving a 2018 Ram Eco diesel engine, though most complaints describe nozzle-sticking rather than fire.
- A separate case describes the vehicle stalling and losing power repeatedly, diagnosed as fuel starvation requiring a fuel pump replacement.
When 2018 Ram 1500 fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 25, 2018, latest Sep 17, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2018 Ram 1500
- NHTSA 22V406000Jun 9, 2022Fuel System138,645 vehicles
Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
Risk: Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
Fuel System complaints by 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are fuel system complaints on the 2018 Ram 1500?
- NHTSA lists 139 fuel system complaints for the 2018 Ram 1500, which is 21% of the 661 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2018 Ram 1500?
- Yes. Recall 22V406000 covers 2014-2019 Ram 1500 trucks with 3.0L diesel engines, where a high-pressure fuel pump failure can introduce debris into the fuel system. Dealers replace the pump and inspect related components free of charge.
- What is the main fuel system complaint owners report?
- The most common pattern is the fuel nozzle sticking or jamming inside the filler tube during refueling, sometimes damaging the filler assembly.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 61,568.5 miles for 2018 Ram 1500 fuel system complaints.
- Did any fuel system complaints involve fire or injury?
- Yes, NHTSA records one fire and one injury among the 139 fuel system complaints for the 2018 Ram 1500.