Ram 1500 Complaints

11,877 consumer complaints on file.

#11683211August 26, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The issue is the MGU went out on truck. Dealer has no idea when a replacement will be available. Was told over 4100 are backordered. This appears to be an ongoing problem with these trucks for several months now. They blame supply chain issues. I feel it's on the manufacturer to readily have replacement parts. Clearly they didn't do their due diligence on this part. Something should be done to this company for the way they are treating customers. It's my only vehicle to get to and from work. Please put pressure on this company to get the necessary part.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11683299August 26, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
Steering Sensor leading to ABS malfunctioning. Including Instrument dash lights ...Parking Break, Anti Skid, and ABS. Traction control does not work. Cruise does not work....All fuses are good. Cannot clear Dash lights.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11683146August 26, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
After coming to a stop, my vehicle does not accelerate. It automatically engages the park brake and the battery light starts flashing. I have to restart my truck multiple times for it to restart. I have taken it to a dealership 2 and each time they are unable to diagnose it, and release it to me with no info.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11683102August 26, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the two batteries were completely drained. The contact was concerned about being stranded. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the batteries were drained within an hour. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer informed the contact there were three other vehicles being serviced for the same failure. The contact stated that the health report with Ram had not suggested a failure. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11683075August 26, 2025
STEERING
The EPS electronic power steering failed while I was driving. At that point I couldn't turn left or right the vehicle would only go straight. Thankfully I was on a local road and was able to stop before i hit anything.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11683070August 26, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
the rear defrost overheated causing the rear windshield to shatter
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682900August 25, 2025
STEERING
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the steering wheel seized. No warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road using excessive force on the steering wheel, ran into a culvert, then ran over the culvert into a driveway and crashed into a trash can, where it came to a stop. The driver-side and passenger-side air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and remained at the residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,359.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682950August 25, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
Power steering failure. Luckily for us, the failure happened while still in our driveway, so no accident or collision occurred. We had warning messages for ESC, hill start assist, and several other systems, but nothing for EPS (electric power steering). The dealership was able to repair the problem by replacing the steering rack and two associated wiring harnesses. The mechanic noted water and a lot of corrosion in the wiring connector on the steering rack. This vehicle has only had normal water exposure (rain and puddles on the road).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682981August 25, 2025
STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The drive shaft and both sides of the front half shaft are bad creating damage to front tires. Mechanic said it seems to be a big problem arrising with Rams that shouldn't be going bad.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682862August 25, 2025
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The eTorq generator stopped working and the engine shutdown on the highway. I had to get a tow to the shop as the vehicle is not usable and the engine will not start. Furthermore, this part is unavailable with no-ETA as it is on nationwide backorder. I have been waiting for over a month I was told over 13000 of these are on backorder for customers around the country. I have also read many posts of others waiting months for the part. There is obviously a systemic problem with the part and an issue with replacements. It does appear the original part was superseded by a different version. Please help!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682864August 25, 2025
STEERING
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring an increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the Electric Power Steering Gear Assembly. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19E077000 (Steering); but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682764August 25, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while hitched to a trailer, the exterior lights became inoperable. The message to check connection was displayed. The trailer light disconnected message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the vehicle was operating as designed. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682661August 24, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
MGU FAILED AND HAS BEEN ON BACKORDER FOR MONTHS
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682729August 24, 2025
STEERING
The power steering on my truck randomly went out this week, after working forever without any kind of issues. After doing a bunch of research and looking into the issue, I have tried to troubleshoot this in every way possible. I've looked at electrical, the belt inside the Electric Power Steering unit, checked connections and fuses, and I've come to the conclusion that these units are faulty, based on many other anecdotes of this happening, and even recalls from RAM. Except those recalls don't include my year of vehicle for some reason. Dodge/Ram dealers want $4500 to replace this part (which is extremely steep for such a small thing) and I currently don't have the means to pay for it. I have also seen that in September of 2024, a class action lawsuit was filed against Stellantis for this exact reason. So I want to file this complaint in hopes that Ram/Dodge/Stellantis will issue a recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682698August 24, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
75b/nhtsa 24v-653 abs
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682657August 24, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, STEERING
While driving the truck dashboard threw every light on, headlights went out, the truck shifted to first gear and would not shift back to higher gear, power steering went out as well. Received several trigger messages on the dashboard and was thankfully able to pull over safely. Placed the truck into park and the. Wasn’t able to place back in gear. This is the second time it has happened to me and Ram can’t figure out the cause or just doesn’t care. When researching there have been numerous other reports of this happening and Ram continues to shrug their shoulders making it the consumers problem. Second time I’m without a car and this time the dealer is claiming it will take nearly a week to even look at it while Ram says until Diagnostics there is no rental car coverage for the consumer. Had to have my truck towed after stranding me and my two kids on side of the road. Tow truck driver said he towed another 2022 Laramie just like mine last week and and that was his fourth time having the issue. He seemed to think it’s a sensor above the back window. This needs to be properly researched before someone is seriously injured as it happens at no particular reason.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682557August 23, 2025
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, SUSPENSION
I have had rust all throughout the frame of the truck
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682591August 23, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LCD screen in instrument cluster does not power on, stays black, and does not show relevant driving, safety, or error messages.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682625August 23, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission registers hot and slips doesn’t want to drive in gear mode. Have to stop in areas to cool down the engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682292August 22, 2025
SUSPENSION
Air suspension failed while driving on interstate and nearly caused total loss of control of the vehicle. Truck violently bounces due to failure in air suspension system.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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