2018
RAM 2500

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  • Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box
    Starts at
    $33,045
    3
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,059 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    11,890 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box
    Starts at
    $35,845
    3
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,679 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    11,510 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
    Starts at
    $36,645
    6
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,694 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    11,520 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box
    Starts at
    $36,845
    6
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,561 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    11,390 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • SLT 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box
    Starts at
    $37,395
    2
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,941 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    11,770 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
    Starts at
    $39,445
    6
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,367 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    11,200 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box
    Starts at
    $39,645
    6
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,197 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    11,030 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • SLT 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box
    Starts at
    $40,195
    2
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,564 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    11,390 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Lone Star 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
    Starts at
    $41,895
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,559 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    11,400 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
    Starts at
    $41,895
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,559 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    11,400 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
    Starts at
    $41,895
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,567 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    11,400 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box
    Starts at
    $42,095
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,405 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    11,240 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Lone Star 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box
    Starts at
    $42,095
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,397 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    11,240 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box
    Starts at
    $42,095
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,397 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    11,240 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Lone Star 4x2 Mega Cab 6'4" Box
    Starts at
    $43,395
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,205 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    11,040 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • SLT 4x2 Mega Cab 6'4" Box
    Starts at
    $43,395
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,215 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    11,040 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Big Horn 4x2 Mega Cab 6'4" Box
    Starts at
    $43,395
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,205 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    11,040 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
    Starts at
    $44,695
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,242 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    11,080 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
    Starts at
    $44,695
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,250 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    11,080 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Lone Star 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
    Starts at
    $44,695
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,242 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    11,080 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box
    Starts at
    $44,895
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,073 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    10,910 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Lone Star 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box
    Starts at
    $44,895
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,073 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    10,910 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box
    Starts at
    $44,895
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,081 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    10,910 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Big Horn 4x4 Mega Cab 6'4" Box
    Starts at
    $46,195
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,950 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    10,780 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Lone Star 4x4 Mega Cab 6'4" Box
    Starts at
    $46,195
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,950 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    10,780 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • SLT 4x4 Mega Cab 6'4" Box
    Starts at
    $46,195
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,960 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    10,780 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
    Starts at
    $48,445
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,497 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    12,830 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box
    Starts at
    $48,645
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,295 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    12,630 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Laramie 4x2 Mega Cab 6'4" Box
    Starts at
    $49,945
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,202 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    12,530 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
    Starts at
    $51,645
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,121 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    12,450 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box
    Starts at
    $51,845
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,930 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    12,260 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Power Wagon 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
    Starts at
    $52,845
    6
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,466 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    9,910 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • Laramie 4x4 Mega Cab 6'4" Box
    Starts at
    $53,145
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,869 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    12,200 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Limited 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
    Starts at
    $54,945
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,350 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    12,680 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Laramie Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
    Starts at
    $54,945
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,350 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    12,680 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Limited 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box
    Starts at
    $55,145
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,187 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    12,520 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Laramie Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box
    Starts at
    $55,145
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,187 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    12,520 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Limited 4x2 Mega Cab 6'4" Box
    Starts at
    $56,445
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,123 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    12,450 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Longhorn 4x2 Mega Cab 6'4" Box
    Starts at
    $56,445
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,123 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    12,450 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
    Starts at
    $58,145
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,023 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    12,350 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
    Starts at
    $58,145
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,023 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    12,350 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box
    Starts at
    $58,345
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,842 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    12,170 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box
    Starts at
    $58,345
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,842 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    12,170 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 6'4" Box
    Starts at
    $59,645
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,769 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    12,100 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • Limited 4x4 Mega Cab 6'4" Box
    Starts at
    $59,645
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,769 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    12,100 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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Notable features

Limited Tungsten, Harvest editions available
Backup camera now standard
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity available
Gas and compressed natural gas V-8 engines available
Cummins six-cylinder diesel available
Rear air suspension available

The good & the bad

The good

Towing, hauling potential
Uconnect 8.4 multimedia system

The bad

No long-bed Mega Cab model
No heavy-duty eight-speed automatic transmission
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Safety review

Based on the 2018 RAM 2500 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Rollover rating
4/5
15.5%
Risk of rollover
15.5%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 years / less than 70,000 miles
Basic
3 months / 3,000 miles
Dealer certification
125-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

86% of drivers recommend this car
4.5 / 5
Based on 148 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.6
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.5

Most recent

By Kevin from Morehead City, NC
Owns this car
October 16, 2024

Known issue with 2018 Dodge Ram and screen delamination.

Known issue with 2018 Dodge Ram and screen delamination. The whole unit is worthless at this point and will not stop beeping. Can't use the defrosters, rear backup camera will appear as your driving forward. Darken the screen and turns right back on. Turn the volume to zero and still beeps. Truck has 42k miles. Call Dodge/Chrysler and you get stonewalled by everyone. They acknowledge the known issue, but offer no cost assistance. First Dodge and first time contacting them.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 2.0
Value 2.0
Exterior 2.0
Reliability 1.0
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By WDS from Wagoner, ok
Owns this car
April 10, 2024

Overall decent trucks but reliability may be the?

I bought my 2018 Ram 2500 6.7 cummings three years ago to pull our ~8000lb Travel Trailer when loaded. And was pleasantly surprised by how much better it pulled than my 1/2 truck that did meet the tow specs for this trailer. I also purchased thinking the cummings 6.7 would go for miles with just basic maintenance items. I really like the looks of the truck the technology to me that is just enough but not over the top. The one disappointment I have had is that at 114,000 miles the head gasket blew, that really surprised me as I really stay on top of general maintenance. Its now fixed so I hope I don't see any other major repair items for at least another 100000 miles, but time will tell as the truck is 6 years old now.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 3.0
Value 3.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 3.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 RAM 2500?

The 2018 RAM 2500 is available in 9 trim levels:

  • Big Horn (6 styles)
  • Laramie (6 styles)
  • Laramie Longhorn (2 styles)
  • Limited (6 styles)
  • Lone Star (6 styles)
  • Longhorn (4 styles)
  • Power Wagon (1 style)
  • SLT (8 styles)
  • Tradesman (6 styles)

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Is the 2018 RAM 2500 reliable?

The 2018 RAM 2500 has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 RAM 2500 owners.

Is the 2018 RAM 2500 a good Truck?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 RAM 2500. 86.5% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.5 / 5
Based on 148 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 4.6
  • Value: 4.4
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.5

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