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2018 Ram 1500

Model year 2018: every recall NHTSA’s file names for it, the complaints owners made to NHTSA, and its crash ratings.

NHTSA’s recall lookup, on nhtsa.gov

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The short answer

From NHTSA’s files, copied Oct 23, 2026.

A recall covers the vehicles it names, by build date where NHTSA gives one. Your VIN says which are open on yours.

Is your vehicle in one of these recalls?

No public file says which recalls are still open on one vehicle. NHTSA’s lookup does, from its VIN.

17 letters and numbers, at the bottom of the windshield on the driver’s side. VINs never use I, O or Q.

Source:

The VIN goes to NHTSA, never to Hearth Record.

What recalls name it?

15 recalls for the 2018 Ram 1500 in NHTSA’s file, newest first. Each covers the vehicles it names; your VIN says if yours is one.

None carries NHTSA’s advice not to drive it or to park outside.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated daily.

Sep 11, 2025. Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator

NHTSA counts 1,761 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from May 21, 2018 to Jun 26, 2018.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-592

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jan 16, 2025. Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator

NHTSA counts 6,066 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-010

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jun 8, 2023. Engine and engine cooling

NHTSA counts 80,629 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 23V-411

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jun 9, 2022. Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump

NHTSA counts 138,645 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 22V-406

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Aug 12, 2021. Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator; air bags: side/window: curtain

NHTSA counts 212,373 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 21V-632

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Aug 13, 2020. Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel

NHTSA counts 58,016 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 20V-475

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Oct 24, 2019. Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

NHTSA counts 107,980 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Jun 12, 2013 to Oct 23, 2019.

  • NHTSA campaign 19V-757

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

May 9, 2019. Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch

NHTSA counts 1,103,209 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Jun 20, 2012 to Mar 31, 2018.

  • NHTSA campaign 19V-347

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Apr 25, 2019. Power train: driveline: driveshaft

NHTSA counts 10,160 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Mar 16, 2018 to Apr 20, 2018.

  • NHTSA campaign 19V-324

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Aug 23, 2018. Power train: axle assembly

NHTSA counts 4,171 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Apr 23, 2018 to Aug 8, 2018.

  • NHTSA campaign 18V-556

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Aug 9, 2018. Electrical system: wiring: front underhood

NHTSA counts 12,779 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Sep 2, 2017 to Dec 14, 2017.

  • NHTSA campaign 18V-524

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jun 14, 2018. Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

NHTSA counts 1,837 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from May 1, 2018 to May 10, 2018.

  • NHTSA campaign 18V-398

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

May 17, 2018. Electrical system: software; vehicle speed control: cruise control; electrical system: wiring

NHTSA counts 4,815,661 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from May 15, 2013 to May 24, 2018.

  • NHTSA campaign 18V-332

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

May 1, 2018. Power train: automatic transmission

NHTSA counts 71 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Feb 28, 2018 to Mar 27, 2018.

  • NHTSA campaign 18V-280

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Feb 8, 2018. Power train: automatic transmission

NHTSA counts 180,462 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Jan 1, 2017 to Jan 13, 2018.

  • NHTSA campaign 18V-100

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

What have owners told NHTSA?

667 complaints to NHTSA, received from Jan 2, 2018 to Oct 21, 2026.

  • 25 complaints told of a crash, and 8 complaints of a fire.
  • Together they report 25 people injured and no deaths.
  • Complaints are owners’ own reports, not findings: NHTSA reads them to decide what to look into. Only their counts are kept here; no complaint’s words or owner are read.
Source:

NHTSA, Owner complaints flat files. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated daily.

How did it do in crash tests?

NHTSA rated 6 versions of the 2018 Ram 1500: 4 stars overall, every version.

NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings, in whole stars. NHTSA’s safety concerns are shown beneath the stars they qualify, as NHTSA asks.

Source:

NHTSA, 5-Star Safety Ratings. Released Aug 7, 2026. Updated monthly.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Ram 1500, by the version NHTSA rated
VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRollover
1500, PU/CC, 2WD 4 stars 4 starsDriver 4, passenger 4 5 starsSide pole 4 4 starsA 19.8% chance of rolling over; no tip
1500, PU/EC, 2WD 4 stars 4 starsDriver 4, passenger 4 5 starsSide pole 5 4 starsA 19.8% chance of rolling over; no tip
1500, PU/RC, 2WD 4 stars 4 starsDriver 4, passenger 4 5 starsSide pole 5 4 starsA 19.8% chance of rolling over; no tip
1500, PU/EC, 4WD 4 stars 4 starsDriver 4, passenger 4 5 starsSide pole 5 3 starsA 21.9% chance of rolling over; no tip
1500, PU/RC, 4WD 4 stars 4 starsDriver 4, passenger 4 5 starsSide pole 5 3 starsA 21.9% chance of rolling over; no tip
1500, PU/CC, 4WD 4 stars 4 starsDriver 4, passenger 4 5 starsSide pole 4 3 starsA 21.9% chance of rolling over; no tip

NHTSA lists no safety concern for any version rated here.

Safety technology, as NHTSA lists it

  • Forward collision warning: no.
  • Lane departure warning: no.
  • Crash imminent braking: no.
  • Dynamic brake support: no.

What the record doesn’t say

  • Which recalls are still open on one vehicle: only NHTSA’s lookup, with its VIN, says that.
  • Ratings are for the versions NHTSA tested. Other cabs, engines and drives can rate differently.
  • How serious each complaint was, or whether it was confirmed: complaints aren’t findings.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).

    Released Oct 23, 2026 and checked Oct 23, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Owner complaints flat files.

    Released Oct 23, 2026 and checked Oct 23, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5-Star Safety Ratings.

    Released Aug 7, 2026 and checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 23, 2026.

How to read a record

Four things every record does, shown on an example record made up for this guide.

An example record, made up for this guide

An example nursing home

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 8, 2026. Updated monthly.

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