Ram 1500 Complaints

1,938 consumer complaints on file.

#11749736July 11, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
Q1. Vehicle brake malfunction. Vehicle was from a rental agency. Upon driving, the brakes would not work on two separate occasions. (6/30 and 7/1) Q2. Upon starting the vehicle from gas station and driving towards the stop sign to exit, the brake system failed. Had I gone at a higher speed, I have caused an accident, injuring myself and others. Q3. No. The agency submitted the vehicle for a diagnostic which revealed no issues or malfunctions. The brake malfunction happend twice while i had the vehicle in my position Q4. Yes. Upon return to rental agency, the vehicle was inspected. Upon no issue, then sent to Corpus Christi for an additional diagnostic Q5. No.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749715July 11, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE:BODY, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Loses the memory seat position all the time and seat does not roll back to exit. Speed limit warning setting is forgotten and alerts at 2 mph default, parking camera view fail to come on and must be selected manually, door trim popped off driver door requiring 2 trips to dealer to fix and a third trip to dealer to get seat position memory buttons reconnected as they were forgotten on 2 nd visit.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749480July 10, 2026
AIR BAGS
Service Airbag System warning came on 1500 miles in while on vacation. Pregnant wife and 2 year old in the truck. Took the truck to the dealer and the Occupant Classification Control Module was shorted out. Vehicle has been in the shop for 12 days and counting.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749452July 9, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
THE RECALL IS FOR THE TRAILER BRAKE MODULE SYSTEM MAT FAIL. I HAVE CONTACTED MY DEALER ABOUT EVER 2 WEEKS OR SO ABOUT THIS . THEY SAY AND RAM PARTS SAYS THEY ARE OUT OF STOCK . THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SENCE MARCH 2026 WHEN I FIRST RECIVED THE LETTER IT IS UNKNOWN IF SYSTEM IS WORKING OR NOT CAN'T TELL IF BRAKE LIGHTS WORK OR NOT. ONE TIME WE CODE A MESSAGE ON DASH THAT SAID TRAILER PLUNG NOT CONNECTED. THERE WAS ON TRAILER AT THE TIME.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749322July 9, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. Approximately six months later, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine, ABS, stability control, and brake warning lights illuminated, and the "Auto Park Disabled," "Service Antilock Brake System," and "Service ABS System" warning messages were displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic shop, where it was diagnosed that the speed sensor and the wheel bearing needed to be replaced. Diagnostic trouble codes U0415, C0572, C053D, and C10F5 were retrieved. The speed sensor and the wheel bearing were replaced, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS module needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired due to backordered parts. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749294July 9, 2026
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving with cruise control engaged, the cruise control system accelerated and failed to recognize objects or vehicles ahead. The contact was forced to manually override the cruise control system to regain control of the vehicle and prevent an accident. The contact stated that a "Driver Override" warning message appeared on the instrument panel as the vehicle accelerated without the contact depressing the accelerator pedal. A dealer was notified of the failure, and an appointment was scheduled to have the vehicle inspected. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749275July 9, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2025 RAM 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11748991July 8, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My dash cluster has gone black twice now, first time being on May 22, 2025, causing major safety concerns. 5 codes are popping up, one being the trailer-tow malfunction that comes on while driving stating that out trailer is not secured while there is not a trailer attached to the truck. The Dodge Dealership says that there are no remedies to fix these issues.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11748983July 8, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The Uconnect system freezes up, produces a black screen, or will not allow carplay to work as should. The vehicle has been to the dealer three times this is a major safety issue- Uconnect controls essential safety operations(Back up cameras, climate control, hands free safety alerts, radio)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11748934July 7, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I loaded cargo into the truck bed, ensured that the tonneau cover was fully closed and securely latched, and began my drive. While on the road, the cover detached and flew off due to wind resistance. Fortunately, it landed on the grass, but it could have caused a major accident or severe injury to the vehicle driving behind me. This incident occurred just one month after leasing the vehicle from Stellantis, and the truck bed cover was a factory-installed OEM component that came directly with the vehicle. Following the incident, I requested a repair from Stellantis. While they performed the repair, they claimed that the driver had failed to properly secure the latches to avoid liability. However, I am certain that I locked the latches correctly. The physical evidence contradicts the manufacturer's claim: the clean fracture on the detached latch and the severe upward warping of the bed rails undeniably prove that the latches were fully engaged, and that this was a critical manufacturing defect where the components could not withstand highway-speed wind resistance. This poses a serious safety risk to other motorists.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11748916July 7, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While driving the factory-installed (OEM) tonneau cover suddenly detached from the truck bed and flew off. This was a critical safety hazard that could have caused a major accident for vehicles trailing behind me. I had secured the latches properly, and this incident was caused by a mechanical or hardware failure of the factory parts, not by user error.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11748844July 7, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the engine experienced misfires during cold starts. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer on three separate occasions, where diagnostic trouble code: P0300 was retrieved, indicating random or multiple cylinder misfires. The dealer advised that no repair was currently available, and the vehicle was not repaired.The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance and referred the contact to the warranty company. Additionally, the manufacturer stated that the NHTSA was responsible for repairing the vehicle and directed the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 5,846.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11748821July 7, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2025 RAM 1500. The contact stated that while driving on multiple occasions, a strong odor of exhaust fumes was detected inside the passenger cabin. During recent occurrences, the fumes grew progressively stronger, causing the contact to fall asleep while driving. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where an inspection identified an exhaust leak originating from the turbocharger and catalytic converter area. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle with defective exhaust clamps and gaskets, and the contact was informed that the issue was common with 2025 RAM models. The vehicle was repaired by replacing two gaskets. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11748787July 7, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
I purchased this vehicle on 2/1 and the recall was issued 2/2. I was notified about the recall on 2/9 and contacted the dealer the same day. I was told they weren't prepared to handle it and to call back later. I called back towards the end of the month and was added to a wait list. I was told they would have to wait for the parts. I called back a couple weeks later and was told there are approximately 100 people ahead of me and that they are only receiving enough parts to complete 3-5 trucks a month. I did call another dealership to be added to their list and was told the same thing. It has been 5 months and I purchased this truck to tow and I haven't been able to do that because as the recall states the brakes and/or lights may fail. It sounds like I'm not going to get this fix until 2027 and so I had to purchase a new vehicle because of Stallantis refusal to take this recall seriously.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11748408July 6, 2026
POWER TRAIN
I am experiencing a severe, life-threatening stalling issue with my 2021 Ram 1500 equipped with the 5.7L HEMI eTorque system. While driving at low speeds through a neighborhood (between 5 and 15 mph), the engine suddenly and cleanly shuts down without any prior warning, sputtering, or illumination of dashboard error lights.As soon as the engine stalls while the vehicle is in motion, the truck's transmission safety system triggers 'AutoPark' and instantly activates the electronic parking brake. This causes the truck to violently slam to a complete stop in the middle of the roadway, locking the rear wheels. After coming to a complete stop, the vehicle can be immediately restarted and will drive normally without storing any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).This exact failure mode matches the dangerous behavior outlined in NHTSA Recall 23V-265 (FCA Recall 37A). However, the manufacturer's database lists this recall as 'completed' on my specific VIN. The software update either failed to permanently resolve the issue, or a hardware defect within the eTorque electrical/grounding system is mimicking the safety defect. The sudden, uncommanded braking in active traffic poses an extreme risk of a rear-end collision or crash. This has happened a few times while the vehicle was under warranty
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11748328July 5, 2026
ENGINE
1ST INCIDENT: APPROX: 4/1/26. BOUGHT BRAND NEW , HAD FOR 2 DAYS . APPROX HAD 40 MILES ON IT. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SEVERAL TIMES, HAD TO BRING TO DEALER. 2ND INCIDENT : APPROX: 6/15/26 DRIVING VEHICLE DOING APPR 50 MPH, VEHICLE SUDDENLY DID NOT GIVE GAS WOULD NOT MOVE. RPM WENT TO 6000 RPM , HAD TO PULL OVER.WITH NO CONTROL 3RD INCIDENT: SAME ISSUE: BROUGHT TO DEALER ; DON'T KNOW WHATS WRONG? MAYBE SENSOR OR INSTRUMENTATION CLUSTER REPLACEMENT TRUCK ONLY HAS 6,000 MILES ON IT.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11747979July 2, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This vehicle received the 03D/NHTSA 26V-059 Trailer Controller replacement on 3/26/2026. Prior to that there were no indications of any trailer-related issues. It also received the 35D/NHTSA 26V-225 Instrument Panel update on 5/12/2026. The vehicle now is indicating a connected trailer with faulty wiring when no trailer is connected at all. When towing a trailer, the instrument will similarly display a recurring indication of a faulty trailer wiring, then the error disappears shortly thereafter. The dealer has been unable to diagnose the problem. It appears that Stellantis has a Case # S2623000029 which indicates a similar concern with Code B235C-64 set in the Integrated Trailer Module. This concern mentions a possible "service update" for the "3rd quarter of 2026" but the dealer is unable to confirm any timeline and is uninterested in pursuing further diagnostics. They admit the trouble codes are verified in the device database. This is a safety issue due to the fact that the vehicle notifications, while towing a load, appear to be false but can cause the vehicle operator to attempt corrections such as immediately stopping while in traffic lanes to confirm the problem. This is very risky business as is continuing on with a potential trailer electrical fault. One really doesn't know what to believe in this circumstance. In my opinion, the replacement trailer controller installed via the first recall stated above is more faulty then the original controller, which never yielded false information.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11747676July 1, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the recall notification stated that parts were available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11747604July 1, 2026
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
The contact owns a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact stated that on approximately four occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the tailgate opened unexpectedly. The contact pulled over safely each time and closed the tailgate to continue driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11747300June 29, 2026
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
On 6/9/2010 I was accelerating up a ramp to merge with traffic on Rt146 north . I had reached the top of the ramp and as I viewed the oncoming traffic behind in the mirror I began to shift into the right lane. Suddenly the engine light started flashing, my truck immediately lost power and slowed to 40mph. The truck that had been well behind me was suddenly swerving to avoid my truck . I nearly got rear ended by a truck which would have probably killed my daughter and I.We both were in shock , I pulled over as soon as I could .Does someone need to be killed before action is taken. Safety should prevent incidents like this . Hindsight is no good. I think my kids are precious but Dodge must think their lives are cheap . That was something the engine manufacturer should be held accountable for. The rocker arms and lifters suddenly stopped working in two cylinders because of a fault in those engines known to Dodge. The dealership diagnosed the issue and gave me a quote of $4500-$6000 to repair the extensive damage from that incident. The lady in the service department said I was a victim of the well known Pentastar Tick .I can’t afford it. To add insult they offered me $6000 to buy it. No local independent mechanic wants to tear the engine apart . So my truck is sitting in our driveway. I am paying a loan and upside down in it. I can’t fix it and I can’t sell it. I have made every payment. I am certain there are other dodge customers who have been in close calls or worse over their vehicle suddenly losing power . Isn’t this the perfect example of dangerous . I think so.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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