Ram 1500 Complaints

11,877 consumer complaints on file.

#11677367July 30, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
I was driving the beltway when out of nowhere my abs, brake, and traction control lights came on. Of course I immediately panicked and then had to slam my brakes on which no longer worked and caused me to slide. Luckily I was able to pull to the side. This is my only vehicle and the wait list for a new abs module is insane. How am I supposed to drive specifically with my kid in the car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11677228July 30, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Went to start the vehicle with the key fob and the vehicle would not start. Had it towed to ram dealership and was told that the RF hub module needed to be replaced due to being damaged from water at leaked in from the rear window. Upon researching online forums, this seems to be an ongoing problem for this making model because of where the module is located. If there is not already in the works, there should be because this will continue to happen, especially where it rains a lot.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11677159July 30, 2025
ENGINE, SERVICE BRAKES
When making a turn from a stop, the truck will kill the engine then engage the parking brake. I thought this may have been tied to Ram Safety Recall 37A, which I had fixed at the dealership, but the truck continues to have this issue even after the recall was fixed. This is not my video, but it shows what happens [XXX] Also, complaints about this issue can be found in this thread from a Ram forum [XXX] 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
#11676862July 29, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
Power steering went out. There is an open recall for RAM 1500s that mine needs to be added to. I called in March after it happened. Recall Reference Number 11649049. Vehicle was inspected by auto mechanic on Beale Air Force Base and he identified that it should be part of the recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11676880July 29, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
ABS control module failed. I lost traction control while driving and spun out on the road. After that I found that not only does this failure affect traction control but ABS and cruise control.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11676881July 29, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
ABS module is discontinued and no recall has been made to remedy the issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11676901July 29, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) control module on this vehicle has failed, causing the following: Complete loss of ABS braking Loss of traction control Inoperable speedometer Warning lights for ABS, brake, and traction systems
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11676668July 28, 2025
STEERING
Power steering module failed ,loss of steering.part was retained by dealer doing repair.The part has been repaired.The part has not been inspected by anyone other than the dealer doing the repair.The warning light only appeared at time of failure.The incident definitely occurred due to faulty power steering module,this was determined by the repairing dealership.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11676737July 28, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH up a hill, there was an abnormal banging sound come from the vehicle, and the vehicle experienced engine failure. The contact stated there was oil leaking from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was determined that there was a large oil leak on the passenger’s side of the engine. The contact stated that there was a hole on the upper part of the engine and the vehicle was diagnosed with catastrophic engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11676743July 28, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 RAM 1500 from a private seller. The contact stated that the sales advertisement and the odometer indicated that the mileage was 89,400. In addition, the contact was informed that the vehicle had been in one previous accident. The contact purchased the Carfax report, which indicated that on December 26, 2024, the vehicle received a transfer case replacement, and the mileage was reported at 181,000. The contact stated for confirmation of the information, the contact purchased a second car fax report, which shared the same information. The contact stated that the seller declined contact.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11676774July 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently shifted from drive(D) to park(P) independently. After shifting back to drive(D), the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular failure. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11676570July 28, 2025
STEERING
The Electronic Power Steering unit cut out intermittently causing loss of power steering. While the rest of the vehicle operates properly, the loss of power assist makes it difficult to maneuver the vehicle. I took the vehicle to the Ram dealership in Martinsburg, WV. There, the mechanic assessed the gear rack for the power steering needed to be replace at an estimated cost of ~$4,300. The power steering warning light it lit when it is in the failure mode. The symptoms first appeared in May 2025. The vehicles has less that 50,000 miles on it and has never been driven off-road.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11676591July 28, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My control knob is not responding to my truck and I cannot open doors or turn it on and it’s asking me for anti theft code all of a sudden. I took it to the dealer and they say alote of trucks are having the same problem. They say It could be the module reader. Now my truck is not reacting to nothing at all.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11676631July 28, 2025
SUSPENSION
the air suspension failed and truck was sitting right on the frame making for hard steering and really bouncing when hitting bumps. the ABS light came on and warnings about air suspension. have had it worked on but problems keep returning. this time it wont go back to normal
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11676826July 28, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The sun visor mount broke unexpectedly and blocked my vision as I was driving and almost caused an accident, I was driving on a country road and that probably prevented the accident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11676471July 27, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FRONT FUEL TANK STRAP RUSTED AND BROKE. LUCKILY TRUCK WAS AT HOME WHEN I NOTICED THIS PROBLEM. FRONT OF TANK IS ONLY INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND COULD PRESENT A MAJOR HAZARD IF I CONTINUED TO OPERATE THIS VEHICLE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11676530July 27, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 of 2 Gas tank mounting straps released, rusted thru the frame and the gas tank was hanging by the rear strap only. could have been a huge fire risk if tank released and ruptured on the road.. has not been reported thru dealer yet, had same issue on my 2011 ram 1500 which was recalled to fix. only warning was seeing something hanging under my truck and hearing a new noise as the metal strap rubbed on the drive shaft.. i crawled underneath and found as described above.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11676452July 27, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MGU bearings in alternator are going out. Need replacement.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11676389July 26, 2025
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
The turn signal was stuck blinking to the right even in the neutral position. The only way to make it stop was to click it into the left turn indicator. This rendered the lane blind spot inoperative.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11676396July 26, 2025
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mgu is out. Apparently there are 4000 on back order bc this part keeps failing on these etorque vehicles
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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