This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $19,995 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$356

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $2,000 down

Amount financed

$17,995

Total interest

$3,365

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 3C6TR4CT1JG253249

Trim

Tradesman

Engine

5.7L · V8

Horsepower

383

Drivetrain

4x2

Body

Pickup

Fuel

Gasoline

Model year

2018

Made by

CHRYSLER DE MEXICO TOLUCA

Full factory specs for this build →

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2018 Ram 2500 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $4,877

Fuel $12,250

Insurance $6,800

Maintenance & repairs $5,500

Total, 5 years $29,427

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2018 Ram 2500 has 10 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 3 out of 5 stars for rollover.

Rollover

★★★☆☆

3 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2018 Ram 2500 Mega PU/EC 4WD

10 recall campaigns on this model year

Check accident & title history →

STEERING

Streetcar ORV LLC (Streetcar) is recalling certain American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) 3" Dualsport aftermarket suspension kits, part numbers N0436000 and N0436001, sold for…

NHTSA campaign 18E096000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

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.

NHTSA campaign 19V347000
BACK OVER PREVENTION

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.

NHTSA campaign 18V398000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2018 Ram 2500 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2018 Ram 2500 over the last 6 months — the market softened $1,216 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$32,818
May 2026	$32,748
June 2026	$31,999
July 2026	$32,486
August 2026	$31,725
September 2026	$31,602

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car

Model	Median price	For sale nearby	vs this car
2018 Ram 2500 Tradesman (this car)	$19,995	5	—
2018 Ford F-150	$25,666	15	+$5,671
2020 Chevrolet Silverado	$24,822	14	+$4,827
2018 Ram 1500	$20,000	11	+$5
2020 Toyota Tundra	$27,318	8	+$7,323
2018 GMC Sierra	$31,208	7	+$11,213

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2027	2,818	$75,452	100%	—
2026	16,136	$66,334	88%	2,220 mi
2025	2,193	$57,077	76%	13,225 mi
2024	3,619	$47,777	63%	39,995 mi
2023	1,025	$47,378	63%	59,880 mi
2022	2,251	$42,686	57%	75,545 mi
2021	1,087	$40,513	54%	85,796 mi
2020	840	$38,852	51%	96,243 mi