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3C7WRMEL5JG335541 — 2018 RAM 5500 Tow Truck — auction Copart | MaxUsAutos

2018 Ram 5500 Tow Truck

Lot #74000345 · VIN 3C7WRMEL5JG335541

🇺🇸 CopartMinor Dent / ScratchesKeys included✓ Runs & drivesSold

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2018 RAM 5500, Minor Dent / Scratches, Copart, VIN 3C7WRMEL5JG335541 · photo 1 of 12

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What does the damage type «Minor Dent/Scratches» mean

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Auction Copart · Lot #74000345

Final bid29 250 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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✓ We inspect the lot on request — specialist video report✓ Fixed $500 commission, no hidden fees✓ Delivery + turnkey customs clearance in 45–60 days

Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine2 522 262 ₴≈ 56 648 USD

1 · Auction price29 300 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT20 542 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker2 315 USD

5 · Certification + registration191 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 3C7WRMEL5JG335541 history

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PhotoLot #AuctionDateOutcomeFinal bidSeller

NEW#74000345You are here

Copart

Feb 9, 2026

Sold

29 250 USD

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: RAM 5500 2018

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 37. Of these — crashes: 1, fires: 0.

Most-reported systems

Service Brakes
24
Hydraulic
12
Wheels
5
Vehicle Speed Control
4
Power Train
4
Suspension
2

Official recalls

Exterior Lighting
Unruh Fire, Inc. (Unruh Fire) is recalling one 2018 Dodge 5500-based fire truck equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Remedy: Unruh Fire has notified the owner and will provide replacement brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2019. Owners may contact Unruh Fire customer service at 1-800-856-7080.
NHTSA campaign: 19V359000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 RAM 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks. The primary and secondary brake hoses located between the brake master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit may have been manufactured without anti-corrosion plating on the ferrules, which can allow the ferrules to corrode.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake hoses and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U41.
NHTSA campaign: 18V277000
Electrical System
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.

2018 Ram 5500 Tow Truck

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Common problems: RAM 5500 2018