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Back-over prevention (rear camera)Part report

2018 Ram 1500 Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems

Complaints
17about this part
Share
3%of 667 total for the year
Median mileage
40,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2018 Ram 1500, 3% of the 667 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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, filed 2025-04

“There is a manufacture defect within the UConnect 8.4 screen that causes an adhesive layer to melt and limit the functionality of safety features. A bubble started forming under the screen with the size less than a dime, but has already quadrupled in size since I first noticed it. There is nothing that I can do to make it stop. I have had ghost touches, ranging from drastically reducing and increasing volume, and even having the backup camera turn off because it thinks I'm doing something else. …”

NHTSA complaint #11423683, filed 2021-07

“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, filed 2026-08, 40,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the backup camera display would not operate and was completely dark. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 33,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11422762, filed 2021-06, 33,000 miles

“There is a visible defect in the touch screen of the infotainment unit, which seems to be progressing in a top down direction. I suspect that the touch screen is delaminating and the electrical characteristics of the unit are degrading. The unit now self-selects and changes radio settings (FM to AM, or station), or screens (navigation, to CarPlay, to comfort settings, to...). …”

NHTSA complaint #11564081, filed 2024-01

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202622%
2025164%
202423%
202342%
2022152%
2021152%
2020102%
2019191%
2018173%
201710%
201620%
201530%
201410%

Other parts of the 2018 Ram 1500

Electrical system
159 complaintsFuel system
140 complaintsEngine
110 complaintsOther or unknown
92 complaintsSteering
90 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
60 complaintsBrakes
48 complaintsEngine cooling
46 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Ram 1500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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