Ram 1500 Complaints (2026)

104 consumer complaints on file.

#11762807September 8, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The vehicle has failed to start and left me stranded multiple times. The concerning thing here is, upon jumping the vehicle, there were no concerning lights just a single check engine light. I was driving directly to the dealer for a repair. All was fine for about 10 minutes. Then, I hit the brakes and all warning lights came up and the brakes STOPPED WORKING. The pedal was soft and going nearly to the floor. I very luckily avoided an accident and pulled over, then had the vehicle towed to the dealer. A week and a half later, when trying to start the truck it had another full electrical freakout and was towed to the dealer again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11761333September 1, 2026
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Fall of 2025. After braking in a round a bout vehicle would not drive. I had enough forward momentum to get through the round a bout and pull over. Once stopped I shut off truck and restarted it. The transmission worked after restarting. Took truck to dealer but they could not determine any problems. August 2026 same issue occurred in another round a bout. I was able to limp to a side street and shut down and restart truck. Worked fine after restart.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11761422September 1, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, SUSPENSION
My tailgate wont open at all ! I tried the button in the overhead console ,the key fob and manually! Nothing works and I can't get a dealership to get me a loaner to look at it because I can't be with out transportation! It's a little frustrating I have a new truck that was less then 1month old at the time. Not to mention the other electrical issues like (system keep unpairing my phone),my airbag RH rear canister makes a loud bursting noise or the light indicator in the mirror come on and system is froze until I turn the truck off and back on. I'm hoping you will be able to help with the issues I've mention!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11760889August 31, 2026
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2026 RAM 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, an attempt was made to open the front passenger door and both rear doors manually and with the key fob; however, the doors failed to unlock or open. The vehicle was restarted, but the doors remained unresponsive. After sitting for approximately 15-20 minutes, the front passenger door and both rear doors were able to unlock and open. The contact expressed concern that the failure posed a safety hazard in an emergency situation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,650.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11760226August 28, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While actively driving the vehicle on roadways the vehicle began initiating a software update without any approval prompt request to confirm OK to begin the update. The backup camera, radio, SOS and driver assistance features were unavailable during the update, and the update screen stated "Vehicle should not be driven, and should remain in PARK or with parking brake engaged". Problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by dealer as it occurred this morning 8/28/26.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#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

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