The service and repair manual for the 2018 Ram 5500 — 6.7L I6 and 6.4L V8 and 6.7L I6 engines, 9 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ram published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 6.7L I6 — turbocharged 6.4L V8 — 392 cu in, OHV 6.7L I6 — OHV, turbocharged |
| Trims | Tradesman Cab & Chassis 4-Door · Base Cab & Chassis - Conventional 2-Door · SLT Cab & Chassis 2-Door · Laramie Cab & Chassis 4-Door · Base Cab & Chassis - Crew Cab · ST Cab & Chassis 4-Door +3 |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 47 complaints · 153 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2018 5500
- Exterior Lighting — brake lights · 19V255000If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the ri.
- Exterior Lighting — brake lights · 19V359000If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the ri.
Owners have filed 47 complaints and Ram has issued 153 technical service bulletins for the 2018 5500. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2018 5500 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2018 5500?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2018 model year, covering the 6.7L I6 and 6.4L V8 and 6.7L I6 across the Tradesman Cab & Chassis 4-Door, Base Cab & Chassis - Conventional 2-Door, SLT Cab & Chassis 2-Door, Laramie Cab & Chassis 4-Door, Base Cab & Chassis - Crew Cab, ST Cab & Chassis 4-Door, SLT Cab & Chassis 4-Door, Tradesman Cab & Chassis 2-Door, ST Cab & Chassis 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ram published for this year.
What 2018 5500 problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2018 5500, covering exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ram dealers.
Does it include 2018 5500 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2018 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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