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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3C63R3EL8JG267978 · Checked Sep 10, 2026
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3C63R3EL8JG•••••• 2018 Ram 3500

This build draws 3.6× more complaints than the average 2018 Ram 3500 build (11 vs 3).

11on this build
793on the model
262builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Service Brakes 7 Electrical System 6 Engine 2 Fuel/propulsion System 2

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Power Train crash Mar 2019
The contact owns a 2018 ram 3500. While the vehicle was in park, it automatically shifted into reverse and collided with a fence. The vehicle sustained rear end damage. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact suffered minor injures that did not require medical…
Electrical System May 2025
On May 3, 2025, while driving my 2018 RAM 2500 with approximately 46,000 miles, the check engine light came on and the engine immediately experienced a significant loss of power. The vehicle entered a limp mode condition, drastically reducing speed and acceleration. I was forced…
Service Brakes Apr 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the cruise control…
Service Brakes Sep 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the ABS and the traction control warning lights intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS module needed to be…
Service Brakes Jul 2024
My 2018 Ram 35000 with only 33,000 miles has recently been providing numerous ABS and Electronic Braking System warning lights. They are intermittently and can sound several times continually or they can go for several miles with no alarms. It appears that this is a well known…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3C63R3EL8JG267978 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.