Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM

151 NHTSA complaints about back over prevention: camera system issues across 27 makes and 78 models.

The back over prevention: camera system is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 151 filings from 27 manufacturers and 78 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.

Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 3 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injury, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the HONDA RIDGELINE with 10 filings, followed by FORD EXPLORER and RAM 1500. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.

Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.

151
Complaints
78
Models Affected
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 HONDA RIDGELINE 10
2 FORD EXPLORER 10
3 RAM 1500 7
4 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 6
5 HONDA ACCORD 6
6 JEEP WRANGLER 5
7 NISSAN ROGUE 4
8 NISSAN LEAF 4
9 FORD F-150 4
10 NISSAN ALTIMA 3
11 LINCOLN MKX 3
12 HONDA PILOT 3
13 FORD FUSION 3
14 FORD EXPEDITION 3
15 SUBARU FORESTER 2
16 PORSCHE CAYENNE 2
17 NISSAN SENTRA 2
18 LINCOLN AVIATOR 2
19 JEEP COMPASS 2
20 INFINITI QX80 2
21 FORD TRANSIT 2
22 FORD TAURUS 2
23 FORD MUSTANG 2
24 FORD FLEX 2
25 FORD ESCAPE 2
26 FORD EDGE 2
27 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2
28 CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2
29 CHEVROLET COLORADO 2
30 CADILLAC SRX 2

Recent Complaints

2020 FORD EXPLORER

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera inadvertently turned blue. There were no warnings lights were illuminated. The contact received a re

2018 NISSAN ROGUE

The backup camera periodically freezes when you put the vehicle in reverse. Other times, the screen will stay black or just show the Nissan logo until you cycle power. The safety of all inside the v

2018 HONDA RIDGELINE

My backup camera stopped working on Jan 23, 2022. Shift to reverse, black screen, the guidelines still work. I found broken wires at the harness to the tailgate and will need to repair these to regain

2013 FORD ESCAPE

Backup camera doesn’t work.

2018 JEEP COMPASS

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the infotainment screen would occasionally independently operate or fail to operate as needed without warning. Due to the failure, various

2017 HONDA RIDGELINE

Backup camara failure due to failure of wiring harness through tail gate.

2021 RAM 1500

Truck showed "Service Electronic Throttle"... Truck has 13,000 miles on it. Along with the service code, rear view camera doesn't work, backup sensors don't work, and remote start will not operate.

2018 FORD FUSION

Faulty APIM for radio/navigation/rear view camera. System won’t turn on or operate In cold weather. When warm, system works perfect.

2020 FORD EXPLORER

This vehicle has been “repaired” by Ford dealer per recall instructions but the backup camera is still intermittently blue. Recall “fix” offered by Ford does NOT fix this problem

2012 FORD FOCUS

The back up camera flips and often doesn't work. Ford said it is a known issue but not fix available.

2020 NISSAN PATHFINDER

We rented this vehicle from Budget for about two weeks. On two separate occasions the backup camera went blank and the rear parking sensors quit working. I stopped the vehicle and shifted from revers

2022 VOLVO XC40

The contact leased a 2022 Volvo XC40. The contact stated that while using the backup camera at night, the brightness of the taillights would obstruct his vision while reversing. The manufacturer was n

2017 NISSAN ALTIMA

The BACKUP CAMERA LENSE has become blurry and makes it harder to recognize objects. My vehicle has only 38K + miles on it. I own a 2017 1/2 Nissan Altima SV.

2019 NISSAN LEAF

Backup Camera is a blank screen or pink screen.

2014 KIA FORTE

Back up camera only whats some of the time. When it sometimes works it is when the outside temperature gets around 65 degrees or lower, but even then it works some of the time. The screen flickers som

2021 CHRYSLER PACIFICA

The infotainment system would crash and freeze, causing the backup camera not to be visible on the center screen when in reverse.

2018 NISSAN ROGUE

Backup camera shuts off. Occasionally when backing up using the rear camera assistant (built into the infotainment screen) the system will shutoff and display the Bluetooth song which is playing. Th

2020 TESLA MODEL Y

Backup camera intermittently fails to activate/engage when the vehicle is in reverse.

2020 RAM 1500

Backup camera stopped working, just a black screen shows up. Also, the side mirrors both hit and rub the driver and passenger windows when folded.

2015 FORD MUSTANG Crash

The rear backup camera will periodically fail and not show what is behind the vehicle while backing up. The backup camera monitor will receive a message that states contact the dealer for repair. Thi

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints involve back over prevention: camera system issues?
The NHTSA has received 151 complaints about back over prevention: camera system problems across 78 vehicle models from 27 manufacturers.
How dangerous are back over prevention: camera system defects?
BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM issues have been linked to 3 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, and 0 deaths according to NHTSA complaint data.
Which vehicles have the most back over prevention: camera system problems?
The most complained-about vehicle for back over prevention: camera system issues is the HONDA RIDGELINE with 10 complaints.
Where does PlainCars get its safety data?
All vehicle safety data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database, which collects reports from vehicle owners about safety-related defects.

Data Sources

Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.

Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.

Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.

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