2018 Ram 3500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 0%of 807 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2018 Ram 3500, 0% of the 807 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own two of these trucks. They both have the same design flaw. The defroster vents do not place heat right in front of the driver. If you are in winter condition there is a vee of un-defrosted area right in front of the driver and if you drive in wintry freezing rain, ice will build up right in front of the driver even with the defrosters fully engaged.”
NHTSA complaint #11169863, filed 2019-01, 5,000 miles“Early on (before I noticed a recurring problem), while shifting into reverse, the rear view camera did not display in the rear view mirror. After shifting to forward, the rear view camera displayed in the rear view mirror showing what was behind me during the drive. After that, (occasionally) while shifting into reverse, the rear view camera located in the rear view mirror does not display. After researching blown fuses and such (basic troubleshooting), I found I have to turn the truck ignition off and then back on to get the display to work. …”
NHTSA complaint #11193251, filed 2019-04“The rear and side windows are foged because of the leaking roof in these trucks. Leak on siad airbag components also It causes visibility issues when changing lanes and backing up. The moisture from the ceiling of the truck from a leak. Components on roof all leak.”
NHTSA complaint #11627136, filed 2024-11Related service bulletins
- 11002753Jun 26, 2024Motor - windshield wiper & wiperunit - windshield wiper
- 11002316Jun 26, 2024Motor - windshield wiper & wiperunit - windshield wiper
- 11002424Jun 20, 2024Wiperunit - windshield wiper, blade - front 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
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 5% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 6 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2018 Ram 3500
667 complaintsElectrical system
137 complaintsVehicle speed control
108 complaintsForward collision avoidance
60 complaintsOther or unknown
40 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsWheels
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsTires
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Ram 3500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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