2018 Ram 3500 driver assistance problems

The 2018 Ram 3500 has 67 driver assistance complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

Driver Assistance complaints

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Driver Assistance complaints by year

3500 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/ HCU ISSUES- BLINKING LIGHTS, Hendrick Dodge service in Cary, NC has the 2018 Dodge Ram 3500 in for service to replace the draglink that was another recall for 2nd time to replace the draglink this time. I know there is class action lawsuit 2023 file against FCA on the ABS modules and HCU's for…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · August 6, 2024

Common questions

How many driver assistance complaints does the 2018 Ram 3500 have?

NHTSA has 67 complaints about the 2018 Ram 3500 driver assistance — 6% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2018 Ram 3500 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.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.