2018 Ram 3500 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 777 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Ram 3500 overview page.
What owners report
“2018 Ram 3500 - ABS system/Electronic braking system failure at 5583 miles. ABS/traction control and service electronic braking system display on dash, also audible chime…”NHTSA complaint 11490398 — filed 10/22/2022
“The ABS Anti lock lights came on and says check Electrical Brake System. Dealer said The ABS anti lock brake pump assembly was bad and…”NHTSA complaint 11466048 — filed 05/25/2022
“The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact observed that the check engine warning light was…”NHTSA complaint 11464844 — filed 05/16/2022
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 3500 have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Ram 3500: 131 of 777 complaints on file (16.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2018 Ram 3500 have in total?
777 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 15 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 6 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.
