How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2018 Ram 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 30 complaints in this area for the 2018 Ram 1500, which is 5% of the 661 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Ram 1500 suspension or tires?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2018 Ram 1500.

At what mileage do suspension problems usually show up on the 2018 Ram 1500?

The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheel, and tire complaints on the 2018 Ram 1500 is 11,000 miles.

Did the 2018 Ram 1500 suspension issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to this problem area for the 2018 Ram 1500, though 1 fire complaint is recorded.

How does the 2018 Ram 1500 compare to other years for this problem area?

The 2018 model's 30 complaints and 5% share are lower than the 2014 model year's 133 complaints (8% share), one of the higher years in this dataset.

2018 Ram 1500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 30 complaints in Suspension, Wheels & Tires for the 2018 Ram 1500, 5% of its 661 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 11,000 miles. There is 1 fire and no crashes or injuries tied to this area, and no related recalls are listed.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 30; 5% of 661
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 11,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Air suspension fails or drops the vehicle low, sometimes triggered by cold weather and reported as happening while stationary or during driving.
Goodyear Wrangler SR-A tires (275/60R20) blow out or lose air suddenly at highway speed without hitting anything.
Air suspension failure sets off the "service air suspension" warning and, in some cases, disables electric stability control, making the truck feel loose while changing lanes.
Owners report a metal-on-metal "thud" from the front end when turning or hitting bumps or potholes.
Unpredictable vibration shows up at highway speeds despite tire balancing, with some owners reporting the same issue across more than one model year of the truck.
Some tires are reported to split or bubble internally, described as tread separation, before failing.

When 2018 Ram 1500 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 24, 2018, latest Apr 27, 2026.

30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2018 to Apr 2026; peak Mar 2019 (5).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2018 Ram 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201358 (5%)
2014133 (8%)
201564 (4%)
201687 (6%)
201770 (8%)
201830 (5%)
201948 (3%)
202016 (3%)
202112 (2%)
202222 (4%)
20236 (3%)
20243 (4%)
20256 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2018 Ram 1500 have?: NHTSA lists 30 complaints in this area for the 2018 Ram 1500, which is 5% of the 661 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Ram 1500 suspension or tires?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2018 Ram 1500.
At what mileage do suspension problems usually show up on the 2018 Ram 1500?: The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheel, and tire complaints on the 2018 Ram 1500 is 11,000 miles.
Did the 2018 Ram 1500 suspension issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to this problem area for the 2018 Ram 1500, though 1 fire complaint is recorded.
How does the 2018 Ram 1500 compare to other years for this problem area?: The 2018 model's 30 complaints and 5% share are lower than the 2014 model year's 133 complaints (8% share), one of the higher years in this dataset.