2018 Ram 1500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 3%of 667 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the visibility of the 2018 Ram 1500, 3% of the 667 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On occasion the backup camera image in the rear view mirror does not appear/ appears very dark with sporadic colorful pixilation when the vehicle shifts into reverse and while backing up. Rarely the camera image stays displayed on the rear view mirror with the vehicle in drive and in motion until the vehicle is turned off.”
NHTSA complaint #11360480, filed 2020-09, 6,000 miles“The glue that holds the screen on the uconnect screen is melting causing unwanted buttons to be pushed. I will be driving and the radio will start changing channels causing a distraction. Also when driving in cold weather I can’t use the heater or defroster because it automatically turns on the air conditioner.”
NHTSA complaint #11439997, filed 2021-11“My trucks display flickers in & out if I'm using GPS it changes flickers to other settings in display on it's own it makes phone call changes directions,changes control settings all by it self even if I turn off display settings it goes on by it self it is happening to many others who own the same year ram trucks this is a serious life threatening endangerment I almost have gotten into 4 accidents myself”
NHTSA complaint #11442334, filed 2021-12“I was driving and my high beams went out dash lights went out and windshield wipers went on on there own . I then came to a stop light and applied the break and all of the sudden the truck red lined and took off at full speed . I then turned the truck off to kill power to the motor due to it having electrical knob shifter and electrical transfer case This accident has caused my 3 hospital stays and 2 surgery’s”
NHTSA complaint #11419978, filed 2021-06“The radio/HVAC screen is malfunctioning. It still works but the screen is delaminating and the screen thinks that someone is touching the screen and there is no control over what it touches or controls. Radio is working but the channels change so fast by themselves that you cannot listen to anything. Cannot change any vehicle settings - such as lighting. Same with the HVAC system. When i click into the climate controls, the screen controls itseld doing whatever it wants. I have no control over the climate. THIS IS THE SAFETY ISSUE. …”
NHTSA complaint #11620198, filed 2024-10Related service bulletins
- 11002753Jun 26, 2024Motor - windshield wiper & wiperunit - windshield wiper
- 11002316Jun 26, 2024Motor - windshield wiper & wiperunit - windshield wiper
- 10231735Jan 23, 2023Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 10225992Sep 16, 2022Ambient Temperature Sensor Servicing.
- 10229512Aug 30, 2022Ambient Temperature Sensor Servicing.
- 10222928Jan 1, 2022Left Hand Drivers Side Mirror Takes Longer to Defrost Or Clear Than Right Side Passenger
- 10222927Jan 1, 2022Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot
- 10219960Aug 13, 2021Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot
- 10218500Aug 13, 2021Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot
- 10230189Jul 14, 2021Left Hand Drivers Side Mirror Takes Longer to Defrost Or Clear Than Right Side Passenger
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 10% |
| 2025 | 12 | 3% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 | 5 | 2% |
| 2022 | 34 | 5% |
| 2021 | 27 | 4% |
| 2020 | 63 | 10% |
| 2019 | 79 | 5% |
| 2018 | 17 | 3% |
| 2017 | 10 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 0% |
| 2015 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 | 18 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2018 Ram 1500
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 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Ram 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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