Auto loans: 2018 Ram 1500
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.4 to 16.3 L/100 km combined (EPA). 15 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.4 to 16.3 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 15
For sale
We do not have a 2018 Ram 1500 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2018 Ram 1500 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | 3.6L 6-cylinder | 3.6L 6-cylinder | 5.7L 8-cylinder | 5.7L 8-cylinder | 5.7L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.3 L/100 km | 13.9 L/100 km | 14.5 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.0 L/100 km | 18.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.6 L/100 km | 8.8 L/100 km | 9.6 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.9 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km | 13.3 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.4 L/100 km | 10.8 L/100 km | 11.9 L/100 km | 12.6 L/100 km | 13.6 L/100 km | 14.0 L/100 km | 16.3 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 278 g/km | 289 g/km | 280 g/km | 295 g/km | 319 g/km | 327 g/km | 382 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $16.12 | $16.74 | $18.45 | $19.53 | $21.08 | $21.70 | $25.27 |
2018 Ram 1500: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.6 L | 3.6 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 18 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,150 | US$4,350 | US$3,350 | US$3,550 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 | US$5,450 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,224 | $3,348 | $3,690 | $3,906 | $4,216 | $4,340 | $5,054 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2018 Ram 1500
- NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 665 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (159), engine (110) and unknown or other (92). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V592000 | 2025-09-11 | air bags:side/window:curtain:inflator | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect. |
| 25V010000 | 2025-01-16 | air bags:side/window:curtain:inflator | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect. |
| 23V411000 | 2023-06-08 | engine and engine cooling | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly... |
| 22V406000 | 2022-06-09 | fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation. |
| 21V632000 | 2021-08-12 | air bags:side/window:curtain:inflator | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator... |
| 20V475000 | 2020-08-13 | engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting... |
| 19V757000 | 2019-10-24 | engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve) | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold. |
| 19V347000 | 2019-05-09 | latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1, 2018 with a 6 or 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate.... |
| 19V324000 | 2019-04-25 | power train:driveline:driveshaft | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The rear driveshaft may have an incomplete weld fusion between the tube and tube yoke, which may lead to weld cracking or the driveshaft fracturing. |
| 18V556000 | 2018-08-23 | power train:axle assembly | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 RAM 1500 trucks. The rear differential may have been insufficiently filled, possibly resulting in its failure. |
| 18V524000 | 2018-08-09 | electrical system:wiring:front underhood | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and... |
| 18V398000 | 2018-06-14 | back over prevention: sensing system: camera | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey and RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The backup camera may experience a loss of image display while backing up. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors." |
| 18V332000 | 2018-05-17 | electrical system:software | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018... |
| 18V280000 | 2018-05-01 | power train:automatic transmission | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission. |
| 18V100000 | 2018-02-08 | power train:automatic transmission | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 RAM 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2018 Ram 1500
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2018 Ram 1500 for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page sets out the 2018 Ram 1500 for buyers, in plain words.
A buyer's checks
Owners filed 665 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, engine and unknown or other; have those parts checked. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. There are 15 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.
The numbers in plain words
Under the hood: the 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo and rear-wheel drive. It runs on diesel, sold at most highway stations. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
Expect about 31 litres for every 300 km, going by its 10.4 L/100 km combined rating. That works out to about $16.12 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$4,150 a year for 15,000 miles.
When the 1500 makes sense
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Size and space
It is built for loads that would never fit in a trunk.
Try before you buy
Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Try the 1500 on your commute, then decide.
Picking a year and a trim
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
What it costs to run
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $161.20 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $16.12 in fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Ask us
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2018 Ram 1500 from us first.
Ask us about the 2018 Ram 1500
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2018 Ram 1500 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2018 Ram 1500
Does CarmaCars sell the 2018 Ram 1500?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2018 Ram 1500 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2018 Ram 1500 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2018 Ram 1500 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,150 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3224.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.