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 3C6TR4CT2JG312969

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

Window sticker

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5-year cost to own

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

Depreciation $4,756

Fuel $12,250

Insurance $6,800

Maintenance & repairs $5,500

Total, 5 years $29,306

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

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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 Ram 2500 over the last 6 months — the market softened $1,230 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
March 2026	$32,995
April 2026	$32,818
May 2026	$32,748
June 2026	$31,999
July 2026	$32,488
August 2026	$31,765

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)	—	0	—
2018 Ford F-150	$23,995	11	—
2017 Chevrolet Silverado	$23,471	6	—
2020 Toyota Tacoma	$27,899	5	—
2019 Ram 1500	$15,447	2	—
2020 Ford Ranger	$20,122	2	—

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	2,804	$75,446	100%	—
2026	16,145	$66,190	88%	2,243 mi
2025	2,145	$56,991	76%	13,484 mi
2024	3,604	$47,856	63%	39,904 mi
2023	987	$46,990	62%	60,148 mi
2022	2,230	$42,873	57%	75,154 mi
2021	1,077	$40,639	54%	85,823 mi
2020	819	$38,719	51%	97,402 mi