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2018 Ram 2500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 37 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2018 Ram 2500, about 1% of that year's 2,590 total complaints. Two crashes and no fires are linked to this area. Median mileage at failure is 62,707 miles, and no recall is tied specifically to this component.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
37
1% of 2,590
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
62,707 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report front-end shaking or vibration felt through the steering wheel at highway speeds between 55 and 80 mph, occurring under light or heavy loads.
  • Some owners describe a violent, sudden front-end shake at around 50 mph that caused a temporary loss of steering control.
  • A tire blowout was reported on rear tires at approximately 65 mph while towing a travel trailer.
  • Steering complaints reference the drag link recall repair, where a weld on the adjuster sleeve nut was said to affect steering control and future alignment work.

When 2018 Ram 2500 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 10, 2019, latest Aug 22, 2026.

2018 Ram 2500 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2019Sep 2020Jan 2022Feb 2023Dec 2023Sep 2024Jul 2025Jan 2026
37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2019 to Aug 2026; peak Jan 2022 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2018 Ram 2500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by 2500 model year

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

  1. 201323 (13%)
  2. 201455 (16%)
  3. 201528 (13%)
  4. 201622 (9%)
  5. 201730 (4%)
  6. 201837 (1%)
  7. 20196 (3%)
  8. 202010 (6%)
  9. 20214 (4%)
  10. 202215 (8%)
  11. 20232 (4%)
  12. 20246 (10%)
  13. 20252 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels and tires complaints does the 2018 Ram 2500 have?
NHTSA lists 37 complaints in this area for the 2018 Ram 2500, which is about 1% of the 2,590 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for suspension or steering problems on the 2018 Ram 2500?
No recall is listed specifically under Suspension, Wheels & Tires for the 2018 Ram 2500 in this data, though several sample complaints reference a separate steering drag link recall.
At what mileage do 2018 Ram 2500 suspension problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels and tire complaints on the 2018 Ram 2500 is 62,707 miles.
Did the 2018 Ram 2500 suspension issues cause any crashes?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires linked to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2018 Ram 2500.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.