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2018 Ram 1500 Tradesman

VIN 1C6RR6KG6JS298612 · Stock #B4246

$21,558
$307/moFinance with $4,310 down, 72 months, 5.9% example APR, tax inPrice details

Est. out the door $22,905

Price includes the dealer's fees. With 6.25% IL sales tax (est.). Title and registration extra.

#3 of 17 comparable cars around Chicago. How it compares

Listed for saleGreat dealPrice drop $2,456Listed 97 days agoAutoCheck available on the dealer's site

Bright White ClearcoatDiesel Gray Black interior

Gas

6

Automatic

null

Truck

15,385 miles

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How it compares

Against the 17 comparable 2018 Ram 1500 for sale around Chicago.

$2,609 (10.8%) under marketMarket price $24,167
Great deal: #3 of 17Score 90/100
15,385 milesBelow the 96,000 typical for its age
Price down $2,456It was $24,014 on Aug 22
Ranking: 2018 Ram 1500, used

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Year20185 others
TrimTradesman5 others
ColorBright White Clearcoat5 others
Drivetrainnull5 others

Installed equipment

Wireless phone connectivityExterior parking camera rearAuto-dimming rearview mirrorRemote keyless entryFully automatic headlightsBedlinerHeated door mirrorsTrailer hitch receiverTrailer sway control
Specs
Transmission
Automatic
Engine
6
Drivetrain
null
Fuel
Gas
Body
Truck
Exterior
Bright White Clearcoat
Interior
Diesel Gray Black

Safety and recalls

2018 Ram 1500, from the US safety agency NHTSA.

Overall
★★★★☆
Frontal crash
★★★★☆
Side crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★☆☆ to 4 by version
15 recall campaigns issued for this model year
  • AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR 2025-09-11

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-14

  • AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR 2025-01-16

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-140

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2023-06-08

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fue

    Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023

  • FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP 2022-06-09

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed Ju

  • AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR; AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN 2021-08-12

    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 bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end c

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL 2020-08-13

    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 to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel

    Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft positi

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALV 2019-10-24

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixtur

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners

  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH 2019-05-09

    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 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1, 2

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the tailgate latch, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Chrysler is expected to notify owners of the expanded population on October 18,

  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT 2019-04-25

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The rear driveshaft may have an incomplete weld fusion between the tube and tube yoke, which may lead to weld cracking or the driveshaft fracturing.

    Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The FCA US recall

  • POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY 2018-08-23

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 RAM 1500 trucks. The rear differential may have been insufficiently filled, possibly resulting in its failure.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle oil level. Rear axles with an insufficient amount of oil will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owne

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD 2018-08-09

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler T

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. C

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA 2018-06-14

    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 with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicl

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's n

A campaign covers the model year, not every car.

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669 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Electrical System
154
Engine
110
Unknown Or Other
93
Steering
88
Involving a crash
25
Involving a fire
9

Counts cover every 2018 1500 on the road, so popular models have more.

Price details

Sale Price$20,633
Doc Fee$378
Electronic Filing Fee$35
Price After Fees$21,046
All-in before tax$21,558
Est. out the door, with 6.25% IL sales tax$22,905

Dropped $2,456; last change October 31, 2026. Listed 97 days ago. Title and registration are extra. Tax is an estimate and varies by county.

Price history Down $2,456 since Aug 22

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VIN 1C6RR6KG6JS298612 · Stock B4246. Price is the dealer's advertised price, including the fees shown, and excludes tax, title and registration. Internet Price includes a Dealer Processing Fee. Payment estimates are on approved credit. Confirm price and availability with the dealer.

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$307/mo72 months, 5.9% example APR, $4,310 down
Price with 6.25% IL sales tax
$22,905
Amount financed
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Price details

Sale Price$20,633
Doc Fee$378
Electronic Filing Fee$35
Price After Fees$21,046
All-in before tax$21,558
Est. out the door, with 6.25% IL sales tax$22,905

Dropped $2,456; last change October 31, 2026. Listed 97 days ago. Title and registration are extra. Tax is an estimate and varies by county.

Price history

Down $2,456 since Aug 22

Advertised at $21,558 today. Listed 97 days ago.

Aug 22$24,014Now$21,558Aug 22Oct 2Nov 12
October 31, 2026
-$1,061 $21,558
October 22, 2026
-$200 $22,619
October 8, 2026
-$490 $22,819
September 30, 2026
+$346 $23,309
September 23, 2026
+$231 $22,963
September 13, 2026
-$1,019 $22,732
September 3, 2026
-$263 $23,751
August 22, 2026
$24,014

The dealer's advertised price, each time it changed.