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2026 Ram 4500 problems

No complaints are listed for the 2026 Ram 4500. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.

Data build 2026-10-08.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as RAM 4500.

At a glance

Complaints
0
With crash
0
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
4
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
456,287
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
179

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.

Recalls

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4 recalls.

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.

25V530000

Date: 2025-08-18. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES.

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2500, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The instrument panel may display an incorrect brake system warning light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Consequence: An incorrect warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 9, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 79C.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

179 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM107
STRUCTURE26
ENGINE25
UNKNOWN OR OTHER19
POWER TRAIN13
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM8
SERVICE BRAKES8
SEATS3

11037580

Date: 2026-09-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE.

Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor Water Intrusion a s VIN MUST be listed in VIP or your RSU VIN list. NOTE: This bulletin applies to a The Vehicle MUST be built on or before February 16, 2026 (MDH North America, Enlarged 0216XX). Europe, Middle East & a The vehicle MUST be equipped with a 6.

11037476

Date: 2026-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE.

SENSOR Exhaust Temperature If this sensor is being replaced due to an early-life P242B pending fault code, clear the fault code and perform the Powertrain Verification Test. Only replace the sensor if P242B returns as an active fault code.

11037333

Date: 2026-09-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Flash: Vehicle System Interface Module (VSIM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): a B2204-87 - Ecu Configuration Mismatch-Missing Message. Customers may comment on the

11037339

Date: 2026-09-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE.

Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor Water Intrusion CUSTOMER Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): a P2482-00 - Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High - Bank 1 Sensor 5. C

11037365

Date: 2026-09-08. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Radio Over The Air Update to U43.17 R1H Software Version (FOTA) Customers may experience one or more of the following:- Navigation Stability - Android Auto & Carplay stability & connectivity- Trailer Tow pages- Distorted/glitchy display prior to starta up animation- Text appearance display- Widget

11037262

Date: 2026-09-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Airbag Warning Light On or Intermittent. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) May Have The Following DTCs (Active/Stored)

11037272

Date: 2026-09-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

Engine Overheat Customers may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: a Vehicle overheating. a Temperature gauge is reading hot. a Overheat symbol is illuminated in Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). This bulletin involves inspecting the thermostat housing part number and, if necessary, replacing the

11036758

Date: 2026-08-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

MODULE - A/C AND HEATER

11036753

Date: 2026-08-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

RADIATOR - ENGINE COOLING

11036754

Date: 2026-08-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

RADIATOR - ENGINE COOLING

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.
  • NHTSA's complaints API and bulk file list no complaint for this make, model and model year in this data build.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
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45000

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