How many electrical system complaints does the 2018 Ram 2500 have?

NHTSA lists 478 electrical system complaints for the 2018 Ram 2500, which is 18% of the 2,590 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Ram 2500 electrical system?

Yes. Recall campaign 18V332000, reported in May 2018, covers a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module for the 2018 Ram 2500 among other Chrysler/FCA vehicles. It is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.

At what mileage do 2018 Ram 2500 electrical problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2018 Ram 2500 is 37,000 miles.

Did the 2018 Ram 2500's electrical issues cause any crashes?

NHTSA data associates 7 crashes with electrical system complaints on the 2018 Ram 2500, with no reported fires or injuries.

Is the electrical system complaint rate higher for the 2018 Ram 2500 than other years?

The 2018 model's 18% share matches the 2017 model year's 18% share, but the 2018 model year has far more raw complaints (478) than any other year listed, including 2017's 124.

2018 Ram 2500 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 478 electrical system complaints for the 2018 Ram 2500, 18% of that year's 2,590 total complaints. Median mileage at failure is 37,000. A related recall (18V332000) covers software issues tied to the electrical system, though most reported failures involve infotainment, sensors, and module communication.

Electrical System complaints: 478; 18% of 2,590
Crashes reported: 7
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 37,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Uconnect touchscreen freezes, delaminates, or randomly activates buttons and functions on its own.
Backup camera display turns into a multi-colored blur when shifting into reverse.
Key fob is detected as having left the vehicle even while sitting in the cup holder, triggering a false warning that only clears after removing the fob.
Multiple modules lose communication at once, causing TPMS sensor errors, door lock failures, key fob dropouts, and the engine shutting off while driving or stopped.
Crash sensor warning light illuminates during driving, sometimes linked by dealers to cold, wet weather conditions.
Accelerator response lags for several seconds after pressing the pedal, causing the truck to roll instead of accelerating.

When 2018 Ram 2500 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 11, 2018, latest Sep 22, 2026.

478 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2018 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2023 Q4 (67).

Electrical System recalls for the 2018 Ram 2500

NHTSA 18V332000May 17, 2018Electrical System4,815,661 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

Electrical System complaints by 2500 model year

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

201345 (25%)
201445 (13%)
201531 (14%)
201640 (16%)
2017124 (18%)
2018478 (18%)
201930 (16%)
202020 (12%)
202136 (33%)
202261 (34%)
202315 (31%)
202412 (20%)
202539 (63%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2018 Ram 2500 have?: NHTSA lists 478 electrical system complaints for the 2018 Ram 2500, which is 18% of the 2,590 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Ram 2500 electrical system?: Yes. Recall campaign 18V332000, reported in May 2018, covers a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module for the 2018 Ram 2500 among other Chrysler/FCA vehicles. It is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
At what mileage do 2018 Ram 2500 electrical problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2018 Ram 2500 is 37,000 miles.
Did the 2018 Ram 2500's electrical issues cause any crashes?: NHTSA data associates 7 crashes with electrical system complaints on the 2018 Ram 2500, with no reported fires or injuries.
Is the electrical system complaint rate higher for the 2018 Ram 2500 than other years?: The 2018 model's 18% share matches the 2017 model year's 18% share, but the 2018 model year has far more raw complaints (478) than any other year listed, including 2017's 124.