2018 Ram 2500 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 2,493 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Ram 2500 overview page.
What owners report
“The Service Electric Braking System and the Service Antilock Brake System warning lights come on with chime. I or other have not been put into…”NHTSA complaint 11439168 — filed 11/03/2021
“The rear backup camera intermittently goes out when backing up. Alot of the time it just don't work at all and you'll get a blue…”NHTSA complaint 11438597 — filed 10/29/2021
“While driving my 2018 Ram 2500, the Service Electrical Breaking System and Service Anti-locking Break System flashes on and off. It usually does this while…”NHTSA complaint 11438091 — filed 10/25/2021
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Ram 2500 have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Ram 2500: 457 of 2,493 complaints on file (18.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2018 Ram 2500 have in total?
2,493 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 37 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
