Ram 1500 Complaints (2026)

79 consumer complaints on file.

#11760150August 27, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
At a red light, the truck flashed all lights then refused to move. I tried to put the truck in park and turn it off and back on again but it didn't ever turn on again. The truck was towed to the dealer 13 days ago now. They fixed all safety recalls but it didn't resolve the issue and the truck still will not drive. The manufacturer is refusing to repair what the dealer believes to be the issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759465August 25, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Vehicle experiences a severe, unpredictable 1 to 2-second acceleration delay/dead spot when pulling away from stop signs or turning from low-speed near-stops. This vehicle nearly caused an accident due to entering an intersection and losing all throttle response before cross-traffic. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759063August 24, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, VISIBILITY/WIPER
On August 20 i received an update for the Uconnect blue screen in reverse recall. In doing this update it created a new problem with the u connect screen creating a blinding/distracting light in night time driving. They removed a setting theme mode which would keep the screen in dark mode. Without this setting the screen is in white mode. No other setting within the u connect settings will reduce the level of brightness. This could cause an accident do to eyes adjusting from the bright white screen. I have pictures to demonstrate issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11758168August 20, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact leased a 2026 Ram 1500. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting into reverse(R), the vehicle suddenly lost power and shut off. The contact made several attempts to restart the vehicle and the vehicle restarted on the 10th attempt. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost power and shut off another time. After approximately 10 minutes and several attempts the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was restarted, and the vehicle was able to accelerate, but lost power and shut off again. The vehicle was restarted and the contact continued driving. The following day, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the failure reoccurred. The contact became aware that the failure had occurred after reversing out of a parking space and then shifting to drive. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 1,600.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757308August 16, 2026
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Every time I press the unlock button on my remote or when any of the four doors is opened on the vehicle the tailgate automatically opens.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757254August 16, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Emergency brake comes on during car wash and engine turns off. Car crashed into the back of the truck on 7-7-26 causing damage to the front of their vehicle. Truck was evaluated by dealership who "reset the electronics" but it continues after this service.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757189August 15, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Vehicle auto braking inoperative, lane detection not working, main screen goes completely black. Vehicle went into limp mode while entering the freeway . Main dash flagged yellow, and highlighted check engine, service electric stability control, airbags service, 4 x 4 unavailable, service electronic stability control.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756890August 14, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dealer offerd for sale, sold, but didn't physically deliver the vehicle. On the 11th of July. On the 14 of July i was informed my new vehicle was ready for pickup. It was not repaired I was told I would just have to come back when the parts arrived. I declined delivery and requested unwind and was told that was not an option because they funded the loan. I still wish to unwind the contract and not do business as they were willing to break the law and if I had not known and declined, I would have been unknowingly taking unnecessary liability. This company is a risk to public safety. As "we sometimes do this for people."
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756396August 12, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Check engine light on 2026 ram RHO Ram Dealerships selling trucks when they know have electrical problems coming off the assembly line.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756395August 12, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Check engine light was electrical failure truck has been in the shop for a week now .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756039August 10, 2026
AIR BAGS, VISIBILITY/WIPER, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Windshield wipers turned on by themselves and will not turn off, odometer is flashing, service airbag message on dash and airbag warning light flashing on dash and blinkers do not work. Stellantis cannot fix the problem and refuse to take truck back. Truck only has 3100 miles on it. Truck has been at Charlevoix Auto Ram Dealership Service since June 1, 2026. Multiple cases have been opened with auto manufacturer by dealership and us, the owner. Auto manufacturer will not buy back vehicle and put us new vehicle. We hadn't had vehicle for 3 months when this happened.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755017August 5, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
My 2026 Ram 1500 RHO is experiencing active DRL and parking light failures matching Recall 62D, causing a severe nighttime visibility and crash risk
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754434August 3, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Multiple occurrences of center stack display freezing and then going black. Which made the backup camera display unable to be used. Screen stayed black for entire drive and did not reset until multiple restarts of vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11753691July 30, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My 2026 Ram 1500 Bighorn Crew Cab After vehicle startup, approximately five seconds, after initiating forward,, the vehicle experience and abrupt engine shut down while in motion. Concurrently the vehicles, electronic parking brake forcefully self engages without driver command due to an automated safety conflict. This severe powertrain, and electrical failure completely strands the vehicle and active traffic, presenting an immediate life-threatening risk of a rear-end collision. This exact failure mode has occurred a total of five separate times, and the authorized dealership is currently attempting a software remedy under an escalated Corporate stare case.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11751148July 17, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Truck went off when braking in traffic. Numerous times. Dealer unable To duplicate. Video was Sent to them. Headlights flash off sometimes at night when applying brakes.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11751126July 17, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Parking sensors and forward sensors used for adaptive cruise control will identify objects that are not there and the car will break. Car with shut off while driving (not the normal engine cutoff with restart) and shift to park suddenly. Backup camera is blanked out and rear sensor will not work. Towing mode with initiate on its own with not trailer hooked up while driving. False low oil lights and no tire pressure sensor connections. The truck has stalled several times while pulling into cross traffic nearly causing accidents 2x Display screen/speedometer will just black out while driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749996July 13, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2026 Ram 1500 Bighorn level 2 package. The Theme Mode button is missing under Display or Profile on the radio display screen, which keeps the widgets on screen black and no back lighting on the instrument console gauges in front of driver during daylight operations keeping them dark also. Some vehicle have the issues with the missing Theme Mode Button others do not. Local dealer can’t figure a solution. Ram customer care states “ we can only make an ointment with the dealer.”
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749926July 13, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The Ram 2026 towing package includes tow mirrors. These mirrors create a huge blind spot. multiple times I have started to pull out only to realize there was a car coming. I have had many close calls because these mirrors are so tall. I asked Ram about putting on the regular mirrors but they say it is not possible. I have read in many forums people with the same complaints.07
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749800July 12, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The uConnect radio and the gauge cluster in my 2026 RAM 1500 have consistent issues with their performance and do not operate consistently as designed. The gauge cluster will frequently go blank, have the odometer flashing, or stay on when the vehicle has been turned off. The radio will consistently display "connection negotiation failed" which impairs the use of android auto or any of the factory navigation or other radio features. You have to power cycle the vehicle a few times for those issues to resolve themselves.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749799July 12, 2026
SUSPENSION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The auto leveling air suspension in my 2026 RAM 1500 does not operate as designed. The vehicle is designed to lower from normal ride height to aero ride height at speeds above 63mph. However, it is not supposed to raise or lower at any speed automatically with a trailer with an integrated trailer brake controller attached to it. In January 2026, I was merging onto the highway with my 7x16 enclosed trailer and the rear end of the truck because unstable the stability control activated and when I looked at the dash it stated aero ride height achieved. I have video of this happening more than once. I took it to the dealer on January 16th was told to bring my trailer in and they woulf perform a comparison test with a truck that is equally equipped. It took from January to June to perform the comparison test. Stellantis has confirmed they are aware of the issue but they do not have a solution for it at this time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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