2018 Ram 1500: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Sep 4, 2026 · Steering · NY

At low speeds the Electronic power steering hesitates and i have to force the wheels to turn. Once upto speed of 35mph or higher the power steering works flawless. This is an issue for me as a first responder and is a safety concern.

Filed Apr 4, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 22V406000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL) and 23V411000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle hesitated before functioning normally. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jan 21, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · WA

We may have started a claim already reference number 1592940, this is the first I've been able to write out the details. On [XXX] we were driving through South Dakota on the freeway; which was cold but dry and clear with no hazards and within a mile everything happened or about 45-60 seconds First, it was like the gas wasn't getting through because RPMS went from normal to almost 5000. From there, my husband started losing driving power, so he started trying to pull over. Within seconds it seemed to lose engine power as were were pulling over to the shoulder. As we were pulling over the truck gave "loss oil pressure" and then died luckily as we just made it to the shoulder. If my husband had hesitated longer we would have been stalled on the freeway not able to start the truck again. The truck was towed to a local Ford dealership. The Mechanic said it may be a Ram recall but dropped it there and did not continue researching. We called the nearby Ram dealership where the mechanic said over the phone with out actually seeing the truck that is was not a recall. No one else has yet inspected the truck. I first need to know where I'm allowed to go to find an unbiased diagnoses and fair assessment. This was and is the only issue we have ever had with this truck. Maintenance was scheduled regularly, it was well taken care of and only had 110,000 miles on it. We have already had to pay for the towing to the dealership and also the towing from the dealership in South Dakota to home in Washington State to try and get this figured out. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Nov 29, 2023 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that while at a stop sign, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle hesitated and failed to accelerate. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Aug 19, 2020 · Engine, Locks · 1,500 miles · MT

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ram 1500. The contact stated that after coming to a complete stop and depressing the accelerator, the vehicle hesitated and then abruptly sped off without warning. The contact then received notifications of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 19v347000 (latches/ consumer stated vehicle was taken to several dealers to repair the recall no one had the parts. Now manufacturer is calling it normal.

Filed Aug 20, 2019 · Acceleration · 25 miles · WI

From new, the ram 1500 with the eco diesel engine has had a significant hesitation when cold creating a safety hazard. When I leave work I need to cross a multiple lane highway highway with a speed limit of 55 MPH. I could walk across the highway faster then what the truck will cross it. I have the latest software update for engine control that ram is offering. I've taken it to the dealer and contacted ram customer assist about the issue. All I was offered was a few free oil changes. Both say there is nothing they can do. I did get the customer assist contact to state she would relay the message to engineering. I will select today's date below as to when this problem happened, but it does it every day it is driven.