2018 Ram 1500 driver assistance & safety tech problems

Related recalls

• Recall 18V398000Jun 14, 20181,837 vehicles
  BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

  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."

  Risk: 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 say

1. Filed Aug 26, 202640,000 miWIDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   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 repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11759743 · source
2. Filed Apr 10, 2026GADriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemSuspension

   Car dealership (CarMax) has been not repairing vehicles that are still under warranty and not having loaner vehicles available and having secondary repair shops that are not getting paid to repair warranty issues. My vehicle has been having cv boot issues that have not been repaired as of this date (4/9/2026 .

   NHTSA complaint #11730483 · source
3. Filed Mar 10, 2026TXBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   My ABS is not working due to a faulty ABS module or hydraulic control unit this has caused my truck to lock up the brakes during a hard stop instead of the ABS working it also has affected the cruise control. It no longer works. This is not an issue just with the 2500,3500 let’s get 1500 on board.

   NHTSA complaint #11723238 · source
4. Filed Feb 24, 2026GATowedBody & StructureDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   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 mechanic. The alternator and battery were replaced on several occasions; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that on another occasion, while driving at an undisclosed…

   NHTSA complaint #11720115 · source
5. Filed Oct 27, 2025TXBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   I am writing to your Company regarding the unavailability of the ABS Control Module for 2017 Ram 1500 trucks. My truck, like those of numerous other Ram owners, has a malfunctioning ABS Control Module. Because of this malfunction, the ABS and cruise control do not work. In turn, this places me and other owners of this vehicle in an unsafe situation, in that the lack of an operating ABS system is conducive to skidding and accidents. Some owners have even reported that they…

   NHTSA complaint #11695759 · source
6. Filed Aug 14, 2025TXBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   There are countless number of individuals like myself who have paid good hard earned money to own these trucks only to find out that everyone I know has endured the issue with the ABS module it seems. And online that's all you can find now me owning other manufactured vehicles I've never encountered this issue before. But I don't understand how this is a known part that will fail and when it does fail it's up to the owners of the truck to have to pay out of pocket thousands…

   NHTSA complaint #11680748 · source
7. Filed Jul 14, 2025FLBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   I have a 2018 RAM 1500 that keeps flashing for the code for the ABS module. This malfunction has completely disabled the ABS system. My mechanic feels that this is a genuine safety hazard and the module needs to be replaced. RAM says the parts have been on back order for over a year. I'm on several different RAM/DOGE message boards and there are plenty of trucks that are having this issue and are told the same that the part is on back order for over a year. Please hold…

   NHTSA complaint #11673458 · source
8. Filed Jul 3, 2025WIDriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / Unknown

   The uconnect 8.4 radio screen started delaminating. The delamination caused the screen to randomly turn things on/off, call random people including the emergency number, radio switching channels and changing volume, park assist warning buzzer to stop working, back-up camera ceased working and numerous other symptoms. Any, or all of these symptoms, will distract a driver to the point where an accident could occur. This has not only happened to me but thousands of other owners…

   NHTSA complaint #11671098 · source
9. Filed Apr 24, 2025OHDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemSteering

   So my power steering is going in and out while I’m driving, making it very hard to steer and keep control of the vehicle. I’m reporting this issue. Because I feel like it’s a safety problem.

   NHTSA complaint #11656484 · source
10. Filed Dec 9, 2024113,000 miTXBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    The contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed in rainy weather, the brake pedal was firmly depressed to stop at a traffic light, but the rear brakes seized, causing the vehicle to hydroplane into the middle of an intersection. The contact made a U-turn and continued driving. The ABS, traction control, and brake system warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the ABS…

    NHTSA complaint #11629726 · source
11. Filed May 30, 202440,000 miNYDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    The contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-up camera intermittently malfunctioned and displayed a black screen, causing a visibility hazard to the driver. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V398000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that the vehicle had…

    NHTSA complaint #11591557 · source
12. Filed May 5, 2024MOBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

    Occasionally after driving 15-30 minutes my dash gives me a quick "auto park brake disengaged" notification and my speedometer goes to 0 while I'm driving, then everything goes back to normal. (Event happens approximately every 3rd to 5th time I drive the vehicle) An additional event has occurred after driving a while my entire dash and screen will blackout as well. I've researched the internet and found that numerous people have the same issue or similar. I've gone to…

    NHTSA complaint #11587085 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology