2018 RAM 5500 safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
1
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
8
safety recall campaigns
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2018 RAM 5500 vehicles were involved in 29 fatal crashes with 2 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskHydraulic control unit (HCU) may fail, which can cause the anti-lock brake… · Nov 27, 2024
- Crash riskIncorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged… · May 27, 2021
- Crash riskDepending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may… · May 13, 2019
- Crash riskDepending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may… · Mar 28, 2019
- Crash riskThese vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the… · May 17, 2018
- Crash riskPrimary and secondary brake hoses located between the brake master cylinder and… · May 1, 2018
- Crash riskPushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and… · Feb 8, 2018
- Fire riskA list of the affected trailer models is available at… · Dec 21, 2017