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2018 Ram 1500

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

16

15 current

Combined

13.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,216

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2025468 · manufacturer campaign 83C/91C/92C

11 September 2025

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2018 · 2500 2018 · 3500 2018

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the side curtain airbag inflators may be defective. As a result, the driver and/or passenger side curtain airbag inflator(s) could rupture unexpectedly and metal fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants. Note: This is an expansion of Transport Canada recall 2025-013.

Why it matters

An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the affected side curtain airbag(s).

348 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2025013 · manufacturer campaign 05C/09C/10C

16 January 2025

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2016–2019 · 2500 2016–2020 · 3500 2016–2019

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the side curtain airbag inflators may be defective. As a result, the driver and/or passenger side curtain airbag inflator(s) could rupture unexpectedly and metal fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants. Note: This recall also affects certain 2016 model year RAM 3500 chassis cab incomplete vehicles.

Why it matters

An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the affected side curtain airbag(s).

1,393 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2023338 · manufacturer campaign 66A

8 June 2023

Transport Canada lists: Grand 2014–2020 · 1500 2014–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0 L diesel engine, a problem with the engine tone wheel could cause a loss of signal to crankshaft position sensor. If this happens, the engine could stall and you may not be able to restart it. Note: Vehicles included in FCA recall W58 (Transport Canada recall 2020-371) are not part of this recall.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the powertrain control module. This update will help maintain engine power if the crankshaft position signal is lost.

33,629 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2022303 · manufacturer campaign Z46

9 June 2022

Transport Canada lists: Grand 2014–2020 · 1500 2014–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0 L diesel engine, the high-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, you may notice a change in engine performance, a fuel leak, or a malfunction indicator lamp and/or service electronic throttle control tell-tale may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the high-pressure fuel pump. Additional fuel system parts may be replaced, if necessary.

55,711 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2020371 · manufacturer campaign W58

13 August 2020

Transport Canada lists: Grand 2014–2020 · 1500 2014–2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0 L diesel engine, a problem with the engine tone wheel could cause a loss of signal to crankshaft position sensor. If this happens, the engine could stall and you may not be able to restart it.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the powertrain control module. This update will help maintain engine power if the crankshaft position signal is lost.

22,079 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2019535 · manufacturer campaign VB1

25 October 2019

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2014–2019

What is wrong

On certain trucks equipped with a 3.0-L EcoDiesel engine, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler could crack internally and leak. If this happens, a driver may notice a low coolant level or a heater that does not work properly.

Why it matters

A cracked EGR cooler could create the risk of an engine fire.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the EGR cooler. Dealers will also inspect intake manifold and replace it as necessary.

50,259 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2019441 · manufacturer campaign V44

30 August 2019

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2013–2018 · 2500 2013–2018 · 3500 2013–2018

What is wrong

On certain trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate, the tailgate may open while driving. If this occurs, cargo that is not secured could fall out of the truck bed and onto the road. Note: This is an expansion of recall U74 (Transport Canada recall 2018-398).

Why it matters

Cargo that falls from the truck bed could create a road hazard for others.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their truck to a dealer to modify the tailgate locking mechanism. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2019-221

220,317 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Other

Transport Canada recall 2019420

21 August 2019

Transport Canada lists: Rainier 2004–2007 · Terraza 2005–2007 · Escalade 2007–2018 · Equinox 2010–2017 · and 60 more

What is wrong

This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Why it matters

Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.

5,327 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanService Campaign Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2019365 · manufacturer campaign V83

25 July 2019

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2018–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the instrument cluster may not work.

Why it matters

An instrument cluster that does not work may prevent an operator from receiving information regarding the status of vehicle systems. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the instrument panel cluster replaced.

2 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2019206 · manufacturer campaign V48

26 April 2019

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2018–2019

What is wrong

On certain 4x4 trucks, the rear driveshaft may not have been properly welded. As a result, a weld could break and cause the driveshaft to detach from the truck. If the vehicle was in rear wheel drive mode, this would cause a loss of propulsion.

Why it matters

A driveshaft that detaches could result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a driveshaft that separates from the truck could create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to replace the rear driveshaft with one that is properly welded.

2,989 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2018447 · manufacturer campaign U88

23 August 2018

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rear axle may not have been properly filled with oil. This could cause the axle to generate excessive noise and fail prematurely, resulting in loss of motive power and increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the rear axle oil level. Vehicles found with a rear axle with no oil or a low oil level will have the rear axle replaced.

612 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2018422 · manufacturer campaign U87

9 August 2018

Transport Canada lists: 300 2018 · Pacifica 2018–2019 · Town 2017–2018 · Challenger 2018 · and 12 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may have been built with a defective powertrain controller. If the powertrain controller fails while driving the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the powertrain controller.

1,528 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Other

Transport Canada recall 2018324 · manufacturer campaign U56

15 June 2018

Transport Canada lists: Journey 2018 · 1500 2018 · 2500 2018 · 3500 2018

What is wrong

Certain vehicles equipped with a rearview mirror backup camera display may fail to conform to the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 111 – Mirrors and Rear Visibility Systems. Some conditions may cause the system not to display a rearview image, which is contrary to the requirements of the standard. This could increase the risk of property damage or injury to nearby pedestrians in the event the driver does not check surroundings through traditional means.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the rearview mirror.

184 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2018269 · manufacturer campaign U49 U59 U60 U61 U62 U63 U64 U65 U73

17 May 2018

Transport Canada lists: 200 2015–2017 · 300 2014–2018 · Pacifica 2017–2018 · Challenger 2015–2018 · and 11 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, an electronic fault may create a situation where the cruise control cannot be deactivated. If this occurs and the driver does not apply the brakes or shift the transmission to neutral, the vehicle could maintain speed or accelerate without warning, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software and perform an update as necessary. Note: In the interim, owners are advised not to use the cruise control until the vehicle is repaired.

635,880 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2018081 · manufacturer campaign U11

8 February 2018

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2017–2018 · 2500 2017–2018 · 3500 2017–2018 · 4500 2017–2018 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a steering column gear shifter, the brake transmission shift interlock (BTSI) may become inoperative. This could allow the steering column gear shifter lever to be shifted out of the PARK (P) position without depressing the service brake pedal or having the key in the ignition, which could result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and replace the BTSI as necessary. The Body Control Module (BCM) will also be updated.

41,903 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr
1 replaced by later campaigns

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2019221 · manufacturer campaign V44

10 May 2019

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2015–2018 · 2500 2015–2018 · 3500 2015–2018

What is wrong

Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2019441. Please see <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2019441">recall 2019441</a> for more information. On certain trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate, the tailgate may open while driving. If this occurs, cargo that is not secured could fall out of the truck bed and onto the road. Note: This is an expansion of recall U74 (Transport Canada recall 2018-398).

Why it matters

Cargo that falls from the truck bed could create a road hazard for others.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their truck to a dealer to modify the tailgate locking mechanism.

63,753 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSuperseded

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Pickup truck: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 41% of 97 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
319 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Ram 1500 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 16 recalls on record for the 2018 Ram 1500, of which 15 are current and 1 has been replaced by later campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Ram 1500 get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Ram 1500 at 13.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 319 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 10 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Ram 1500 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,216 in fuel, producing roughly 6,283 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.