2018 Ram 2500 driver assistance problems

The 2018 Ram 2500 has 256 driver assistance complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

256

Driver Assistance complaints

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Driver Assistance complaints by year

2500 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.

What owners report

“ABS system failure, recirculation pump failure, code C0020, Ran off road while ABS and traction control was off during wet conditions. Unsafe to drive due to safety failure on ABS. ”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · August 24, 2022 · crash

Common questions

How many driver assistance complaints does the 2018 Ram 2500 have?

NHTSA has 256 complaints about the 2018 Ram 2500 driver assistance — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2018 Ram 2500 driver assistance?

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

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