2018 RAM 1500 back over prevention problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the back over prevention on the 2018 RAM 1500 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the infotainment screen delaminated, and the HVAC system, radio, rear-view camera, or navigation system became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was determined that the radio needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…”
filed Aug 26, 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-over prevention camera malfunctioned and the screen was blank, creating a rear visibility hazard for the driver. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and was towed to the local…”
filed Feb 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Backup camera may experience a loss of image display while backing upCampaign 18V398000 · Jun 14, 2018
Back Over Prevention problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 2 | 2% |
| 2025 1500 | 15 | 4% |
| 2024 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 1500 | 4 | 2% |
| 2022 1500 | 14 | 2% |
| 2021 1500 | 14 | 2% |
| 2020 1500 | 10 | 2% |
| 2019 1500 | 19 | 1% |
| 2017 1500 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 1500 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 1500 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 1500 | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 RAM 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.