CV Axle Assembly for the 2013–2018 Ram 1500

What 2013–2018 Ram 1500 owners report about the power train

Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA, the US federal vehicle-safety regulator, that mention a CV joint or drive axle on the 2013–2018 Ram 1500, and 860 filed under its power train. Those 76, by model year, as of September 18, 2026:

• 2013 Ram 1500: 6 complaints
• 2014 Ram 1500: 20 complaints
• 2015 Ram 1500: 16 complaints
• 2016 Ram 1500: 17 complaints
• 2017 Ram 1500: 12 complaints
• 2018 Ram 1500: 5 complaints

NHTSA publishes complaints as owners wrote them and does not verify them, so read them as a pattern rather than a diagnosis.

A 2014 Ram 1500 owner, NHTSA complaint 11731134: "Fuel Tank Strap Mounting Bracket failed on 2014 Ram 1500. Part covered under FCA Warranty Extension #X75. Due to failure, driveshaft was deeply scored and recommended be replaced due to safety concerns."

A 2018 Ram 1500 owner, NHTSA complaint 11734176: "Since 2021, I've replaced both CV Boot Axles twice and I do not go off-roading. Urban and highway mileage."

Recalls that cover the CV axle on the 2013–2018 Ram 1500

• 15V661000, 2015 and 2016 models: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured June 17, 2015, to September 28, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with rear axles that were incorrectly heat treated. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the axle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.
• 16V301000, 2016 models: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016 RAM 1500 trucks manufactured February 19, 2016, to March 3, 2016. The front halfshafts may have been incorrectly manufactured causing them to fracture without warning. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front halfshafts, free of charge.

A recall repair is free at any Ram dealer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you pay anyone for this part — us included.

Which CV axle a 2013–2018 Ram 1500 takes

Axles differ by transmission, by drivetrain, and between the left and right side, which are rarely the same length. The 2013–2018 Ram 1500 came with several powertrains, among them 3.0L V6 Automatic 4WD, 3.6L V6 Automatic RWD and 5.7L V8 Automatic 4WD. That is why we ask for the VIN, or the year, engine and trim, and confirm the part against it before you pay rather than after it arrives.

What we source it from

8 CV axles from Cardone, Detroit Axle, GSP, SurTrack and TrakMotive, $239.99 to $339.99, with flat $30 shipping anywhere in the US. If a part we confirmed as a fit does not fit your vehicle, we cover the return and the replacement.