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2018 Ram 1500 driver assistance problems

The 2018 Ram 1500 has 26 driver assistance complaints filed with NHTSA — 3% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

26

Driver Assistance complaints

3%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Driver Assistance complaints by year

1500 driver assistance complaints by model year108 complaints2013: 8 complaints2014: 20 complaints2015: 20 complaints2016: 23 complaints2017: 21 complaints2018: 26 complaints2019: 67 complaints2020: 38 complaints2021: 79 complaints2022: 79 complaints2023: 27 complaints2024: 6 complaints2025: 108 complaints2026: 6 complaints
1500 driver assistance complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

18V398000Driver AssistanceJune 14, 2018 · 1,837 units

Defect

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 Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Consequence

A loss of image in the rearview camera while backing up can increase the risk of a crash.

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 number for this recall is U56.

Common questions

How many driver assistance complaints does the 2018 Ram 1500 have?

NHTSA has 26 complaints about the 2018 Ram 1500 driver assistance — 3% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2018 Ram 1500 driver assistance?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the driver assistance: 18V398000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.