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2025 Ram 1500 problems

NHTSA lists 357 complaints for the 2025 Ram 1500, 9 of them mention a crash and 3 mention a fire. 2 complaints mention an injury, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-08.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as RAM 1500.

At a glance

Complaints
357
With crash
9
With fire
3
With injury (complaints)
2
Injuries
2
Deaths
0
Recalls
8
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
1,271,294
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
580

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. The available sales group does not match this vehicle variant.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18551.8%
ENGINE7119.9%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING5916.5%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE5114.3%
POWER TRAIN4813.4%
SERVICE BRAKES4111.5%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3610.1%
LANE DEPARTURE329.0%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM246.7%
STEERING226.2%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEAUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING36
LANE DEPARTUREBLIND SPOT DETECTION21
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEWARNINGS19
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL17
LANE DEPARTUREASSIST10
BACK OVER PREVENTIONWARNINGS9
BACK OVER PREVENTIONREARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING6
LANE DEPARTUREWARNING5
BACK OVER PREVENTIONSENSING SYSTEM2
STRUCTUREBODY2

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags

These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.

Failure modes
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
electrical electronic17950.1%0.88
loss of control7821.8%0.78
unclear318.7%0.71
visibility or lighting287.8%0.86
mechanical failure205.6%0.63
noise or comfort72.0%0.72
restraint or airbag72.0%0.95
fluid or fuel leak41.1%0.98
fire or overheating30.8%0.88
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
moderate25070.0%0.85
low8824.6%0.71
high164.5%0.85
none20.6%0.98
critical10.3%0.52

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 357 tagged complaints of 357 complaints (100.0%).

Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.

Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.

Recalls

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8 recalls.

26V560000

Date: 2026-09-01. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. A radio software error may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The radio software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 83D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

26V495000

Date: 2026-07-30. Systems: SEAT BELTS.

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Consequence: An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 2026.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

26V225000

Date: 2026-04-09. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards numbers 102, "Transmission Shift Position Sequen (excerpt)

Consequence: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 35D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

26V059000

Date: 2026-02-02. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.

Consequence: Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 10, 2026.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

25V826000

Date: 2025-12-01. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Ram Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel cluster display to be blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Sys (excerpt)

Consequence: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel software or replace the instrument panel cluster, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are B4C and B8C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov be (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

25V231000

Date: 2025-04-10. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, TIRES.

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles. A software error may cause an incorrect tire inflation pressure message to display on the instrument panel.

Consequence: An incorrect tire pressure message may result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 24, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30C.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

24V942000

Date: 2024-12-19. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. Incorrect headlight module software may cause the headlights to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence: Inoperative headlights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the headlight module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D4B.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

24V794000

Date: 2024-10-24. Systems: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), WHEELS.

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles. The front wheel hub encoder rings may be damaged, which can disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Consequence: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front wheel bearing hub assembly, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 97B.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

580 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM215
STRUCTURE73
ENGINE41
UNKNOWN OR OTHER29
POWER TRAIN24
SERVICE BRAKES15
Powertrain Control Module10
STEERING10

11037347

Date: 2026-09-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

Engine PNs: MY 24-26 WD/DT (5.7L) Code P00B is being misdiagnosed and incorrect parts are being installed causing over repair. Refer to SOL S2609000006 The IAFM Foam Engine Valley Cover (PN 53013735AB) does not provide sufficient clearance for proper routing of the MDS solenoid jumper harness (PN 05

11037267

Date: 2026-09-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Switch - Tailgate Handle Prior to replacing the Tailgate Handle Switch, please review MasterTech Article - Tailgate Handle Inoperative.

11036770

Date: 2026-08-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

MODULE Air Bag Control CAUTION: If ORC contains active or stored B2207 DTC AND the vehicle contains a Pulse module (or other 3rd party non-approved devices, see below for more details) - DO NOT SUBMIT ORC WARRANTY CLAIM. Please ensure vehicle voltage is within specified limits. Most faults will stor

11037155

Date: 2026-08-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN.

Mil On/Check Engine Lamp (CEL) On, Engine Runs Rough

11036768

Date: 2026-08-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Sunroof Assy Sunroof glass and/or sunshade cannot open/close (inoperative). 1. Please follow the service procedure: 08-Electrical/8N - Power Systems/ Power Top, Sunroof/ Diagnosis and Testing. 2. If sunroof motors continue to be inoperative, please contact STAR and reference SET 1599. ***This should

11036359

Date: 2026-08-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, POWER TRAIN.

Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): a P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire. Customers may experience one of the following: a Vehi

11036368

Date: 2026-08-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

PUMP, Auxiliary Coolant, High Temperature Before replacing the High Temperature Auxiliary Coolant Pump, please perform the following steps: 1) Key ON/OFF and let the after-run pump run for at least 20 minutes before moving on to step #2. 2) Inspect the pump connector area for presence of water. 3) I

11036361

Date: 2026-08-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

MOTOR - WINDOW REGULATOR

11036362

Date: 2026-08-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

MOTOR - WINDOW REGULATOR

11036177

Date: 2026-08-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Front Passenger Display Module Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders, Warranty, Mopar, Customer Pay and Service Contract. Order "68" part number for New, Unsold units only.

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
1500357

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