Ram 1500 Complaints

1,938 consumer complaints on file.

#11662259May 21, 2025
STEERING
The electric power steering will stop working while driving. The power steering warning light will come on and spotentially causing intermittent and complete loss of power steering assist. At times I am unable to move the steering wheel and control the direction of the Ram 1500. I have had this vehicle in for repart multiple times.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662238May 20, 2025
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Motor Generator Unit Failure
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662033May 20, 2025
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I've had 2 incidents so far. 1. I stopped at a 2 way stop and as I accelerated to drive across the intersection (a truck was coming at me on my right side) my truck hesitated and I had no power to continue to go forward. I stepped on the gas, it revved up and continue to cross the road. 2. I was driving around a roundabout and went to accelerate on the straight away and it had a hesitation, I lost power (control ). I pressed on the gas a couple of times and then it came back and I was accelerating fast onto the on ramp.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661907May 19, 2025
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, STEERING
While driving my vehicle at approximately 15-20 mph it unexpectedly and without warning shut down and engaged the emergency brake bringing the vehicle from 20 to 0 immediately. The vehicle the stated ignition was not put in park. I restarted the vehicle and the e brake was engaged.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661642May 17, 2025
POWER TRAIN
My vehicle is only 4 years old, and the torque generator has gone out in the vehicle. I haven't towed anything in my vehicle. It has 90,XXX miles on it. It has taken over two months for me to get the part in for the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661222May 15, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
After idling for 30-45 minutes in a parking lot my radio suddenly turned off (black screen), the dash indicated that my 115V Outlet showed that it was on as the indication flickered continuously. A/C will not function, only hot air blows progressively worse while driving. Windows will not roll up or down anymore, clock on the dash no longer shows up, side mirrors will not close with the button, power steps will not deploy. The vehicle also states that the blind spot indicator is off. Doors will not lock either. I disconnected the battery for 15 minutes and made sure EVERY FUSE WAS SEATED PROPERLY (interior and engine bay) as they were almost ALL loose. Now I am attempting to let the truck sit disconnected for up to two hours with the doors open and will factory reset the radio after to get the 12” screen functioning if possible.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661167May 15, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Had system update to correct previous recall issue for backing camera. Update completed, but changed display. Display is no longer showing critical applications and is consistent with NHTSA complaint 11638513.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661147May 15, 2025
AIR BAGS
I am writing to formally report a serious safety concern involving my partner’s 2021 Dodge Ram Bighorn, which was involved in a collision on May 9, 2025. The vehicle was severely damaged and deemed a total loss, yet none of the airbags deployed at the time of the crash. This incident raises significant questions about the safety and reliability of the airbag system in this vehicle. Given the severity of the impact, it is our belief that the airbags should have deployed in accordance with the vehicle’s safety design. Thankfully, my partner survived, but had the circumstances been slightly different, the consequences could have been far more serious.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660887May 14, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted but stalled again. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that there was water leaking from the third brake light and had leaked onto the battery pack control module and RF hub, and the parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,259.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660700May 13, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
I am reporting a recurring safety issue involving exhaust fumes entering the cabin of my 2021 Ram 1500 Big Horn, particularly during cold starts or remote starts while idling. Despite multiple attempts to have this issue repaired through authorized dealerships, the problem has not been resolved. On the first visit, dealership technicians discovered two cracked exhaust manifolds, which were replaced. On a second visit, they found and tightened bolts further. On the third visit, they claimed there was no longer a problem, but no physical diagnostic tests (such as pressure, bubble, or smoke testing) were conducted. Still concerned for my family’s safety, I paid for an independent diagnostic inspection. The certified mechanic confirmed an exhaust leak at the junction between the exhaust manifold and collector pipe, citing either improper installation or flawed sealing from previous repairs. The technician verified this using a stethoscope and noted a strong odor inside the cabin via the HVAC system. This issue poses a potential carbon monoxide exposure risk to occupants, especially during colder conditions when the vehicle is idling and windows are closed. RAM case management (case #92878431) has been involved, but there has been poor communication and no clear resolution. I am concerned this is a manufacturing or design defect and that it could affect other owners. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this issue due to the serious health and safety risks associated with exhaust fume exposure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660434May 12, 2025
POWER TRAIN
On [XXX], shortly after [XXX], I was driving between 25–30 mph on a public road in California, my 2022 RAM 1500 with a 5.7L HEMI eTorque engine, stalled without warning. The vehicle automatically engaged the parking brake and shifted to park, causing an abrupt stop. A dashboard message appeared making me aware of the parking brake engagement. Another vehicle was closely following, creating a high risk of a rear-end collision. I have been driving as a Stuntwoman in films and television shows for over a decade and this genuinely scared me. I have never experienced anything like it in my life. The vehicle hesitated before restarting, and the check engine light (MIL) illuminated immediately. The battery light came on intermittently while driving home. The check engine light remains on as of May 11, 2025. Diagnostic codes read on May 11, 2025, show P1C64 (Stored, Pending, Permanent). The vehicle is available for inspection upon request, however, I will be bringing my truck back to the dealership that I purchased it from for repair. The sudden stalling and braking in traffic posed a significant safety risk, nearly resulting in a collision due to the inability to control the vehicle or warn other drivers. The problem has not yet been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center, as no repair attempts have been made and the car has not moved from my driveway. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others. Prior to the failure, there were no warning lamps, messages, or symptoms; the stalling occurred suddenly. The P1C64 code, confirmed after the incident, aligns with NHTSA complaints and investigation PE24018 (July 19, 2024) into stalling and low voltage issues in 2022 RAM 1500 eTorque vehicles. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660009May 9, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
My left blinker randomly comes on but if I turn on the right signal the left goes off and right doesn't work and will eventually work normally again
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660002May 9, 2025
ENGINE
At 45mph the engine cut off. I had to coast to a stop on the side of the road and place the truck into park and then restart the engine. I have already taken the vehicle into the dealership to have recall 37A remediation performed last year.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659931May 9, 2025
SUSPENSION
While undergoing an annual vehicle inspection it was detected that ball joints have failed and are in need of replacement. This is a 2021 Ram 1500 with 77,500 miles. This seems to be a pre-mature failure of a critical component.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659913May 9, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Uncommanded engine shutoff while rolling out at slow speed into an intersection from a complete stop. The shifter automatically was placed in park and the parking brake was automatically engaged. I restarted the truck, disengaged the parking brake and drove away.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659562May 7, 2025
STEERING
The power steering goes out driving down the road. I can hit a Crack in the road and the power steering goes out, it used to come back after turning off my truck for a min. That was over a month ago now it won't turn back on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659148May 6, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The electric emergency brake engaged twice while I was driving; luckily, both times, I was just above idle speed in a parking lot. One time, the engine cut off wholly and randomly while driving. Once, at an intersection with my family in the truck, the truck began revving up and accelerating toward oncoming traffic. My family was in the vehicle. I had to smash the brakes several times, and the back wheels were chiroing due to the forward acceleration. There were no warning lamps. I turned the truck into the local RAM dealership, and they cannot find an issue. This makes the truck more dangerous because it happens at random, and the cause can't be found.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659038May 5, 2025
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The engine stalls, shifts to park and applies the parking brake. Sometimes it is at a stop and others it is under 10mph. It has been happening over the las few months and our dealer can't seem to repair it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658975May 5, 2025
TIRES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the air pressure was set at 55 PSI and the air pressure levels caused the vehicle to bounce too high while driving over bumps or uneven roads. The contact lowered the pressure to 45 PSI, which caused the vehicle to run smoother however, the tire pressure light remained illuminated. The contact stated that while looking online, the contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V231000 (Tires, Electrical System); and related the failure to the recall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658921May 5, 2025
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, STEERING
Purchase truck and noticed on test drive steering wheel was off centered to the right by about 10-15 degrees.When Lane Assist was activated truck would drift right only to be alerted by the assist which would over correct steering to the left side of the lane.Lane Assist would just continue this effort to keep truck center.Truck has been aligned twice already and steering is still off centered to right.Back again to different dealership and tech ran EPS Flash and ran a steering angle calibration on EPS.Still not correct.Stored code was found as well C121A-00 Steering Angle Sensor not Initialized.Will continue working with dealerships till a solution has been found by engineering at RAM.I wish RAM would put this on a high priority fix, because I cannot use my Lane Assist safety feature.Due to steering issue..
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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