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2018 Ram 1500 parts
Common replacement parts for the 2018 Ram 1500, what usually wears out, a general maintenance schedule, and where to shop. Parts can differ by engine, trim and build date, so confirm fitment with your VIN before you buy.
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Brakes
- Front Brake Pads
- Rear Brake Pads
- Front Brake Rotors
- Rear Brake Rotors
- Front Brake Caliper
- Brake Master Cylinder
Ignition & Starting
Electrical & Charging
Cooling
Belts & Pulleys
Engine
Fuel System
Air Intake & Turbo
Maintenance
Exhaust & Emissions
Sensors & Modules
Steering
Suspension
Drivetrain & Axles
Heating & A/C
Lighting
Body & Exterior
General maintenance schedule
These are common starting intervals, not a factory schedule for your engine. Your owner's manual always wins.
| Engine oil & filter | Every 5,000 miles or 6 months Use the oil grade and spec in your owner's manual. Some engines allow longer. |
|---|---|
| Tire rotation | Every 7,500 miles or 6 months Also a good time to check tread depth and pressures. |
| Brake inspection | Every 12,000 miles or 1 year Pads, rotors, lines and fluid level. |
| Cabin air filter | Every 15,000 miles or 1 year Sooner if the airflow smells musty or feels weak. |
| Engine air filter | Every 20,000 miles or 2 years Sooner on dusty or gravel roads. |
| Wiper blades | Every 1 year |
| 12V battery test | Every 3 years Most 12V batteries last 3 to 5 years. Test before winter. |
| Brake fluid flush | Every 30,000 miles or 2 years Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time. |
| Spark plugs | Every 60,000 miles Iridium or platinum plugs often go 100,000 miles. Check the manual. |
| Transmission fluid | Every 60,000 miles Interval varies a lot by transmission. Check the manual. |
| Coolant flush | Every 60,000 miles or 5 years Some long-life coolants go 100,000+ miles. |
| Serpentine belt | Every 90,000 miles Inspect for cracks at every oil change. |
| Timing belt (if equipped) | Every 90,000 miles or 7 years Skip if your engine has a timing chain. Check the manual. |
Safety recalls
NHTSA lists 15 recalls for the 2018 Ram 1500. Recalls apply by model year, and not every vehicle of that year is affected. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL (20V475000): 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 …
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH (19V347000): 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 an…
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA (18V398000): 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 …
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (18V280000): 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 inst…
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING (18V332000): 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 a…
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR (21V632000): 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 b…
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