Ram 1500 Complaints

11,877 consumer complaints on file.

#11750644July 15, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
9/25/25 My truck accelerated on its own, in drive, while turning and a downhill situation. It revved high, about 2000 RPM but I was able to pull over to get it in park to stop revving, and turned it off. It restarted and when I arrived to work that trip, it did the same in reverse while trying to park. Had to hold brake hard to get truck to stop. Took to dealer did who did SW update to transmission module. 1/13/26 truck again revved while pulling forward in Mc'D's drive through, worker mentioned "that could have been bad", I said yes I thought they had fixed. Had to hold brake hard and shift into park to stop it. 3/31/26 It revved to about 2000-2500 rpm while stopped at Moine Rd. and 585 with car waiting in front of me with 55MPH traffic crosswise. I was able finally get into to park to stop it while holding brake hard to keep from moving, and turned off truck. Took to dealer who had truck for a week, engineers said to return to me (4-10-26)because they could not duplicate or find error code or problem. 4/13/26 SEL light came on, threw evap code P!CEA-00, they did SW upgrade to PCM. Thought it was fixed. About 2400 miles later on 7/10/26, while waiting at red light with car in in front of me it lurched and revved to 4000 RPM, worst time ever, tires where spinning, would not go in park, Brakes fully engaged, put in neutral, and not 100% sure that stopped back tire from spinning. Thankfully it just rained so there was a loss of traction. Pushed off button that shut truck down. Drove home, is at dealership now. This is a VERY dangerous situation. Stellantis needs to address it. There were no codes for this or any time it happens. I really don't want to lemon law this truck as it can't be rebuilt now, but not sure it's worth risking my life or the life of others if they cannot find what is causing it. I shouldn't have to buy a dash cam for my tach and feet to prove this! I have seen on Ram forums this is happened to others as well. Sad & scary all 5 TIMES!
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#11750531July 15, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
I purchased my Ram 1500 5.7 2022 new last year. The vehicle has experienced multiple electrical failures. The infotainment screen stopped working, causing the backup camera to become inoperative. The horn no longer functions, the air conditioning stopped working, and the power windows will not roll down. These failures occurred without warning. The loss of the backup camera and horn creates a significant safety concern because they are important safety features. I am reporting this issue so NHTSA can determine whether this represents a safety-related defect affecting other Ram 1500 vehicles.
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No
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0
Deaths:
0
#11750231July 14, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The engine locked down due to a spun crank. Bearing.
Crash:
No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11750308July 14, 2026
ENGINE
Egr cooler failed again after it has been recalled/repaired by previous owner. Dealership saying they wont fix it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11750360July 14, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
ABS Control Module needed and is not available. Warning lights on dashboard for Traction and Anti Lock Brakes. No part is available. No repair is available due to no parts available. My truck is unsafe to drive. Just over 7,000 miles on my truck. Truck not usable due to being unsafe without new part.
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No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11750463July 14, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
The engine intermittently stalls when I press the accelerator. When this happens, the vehicle loses power, the AutoPark/electronic parking brake engages, and the battery warning light appears. This has happened more than once and creates a serious risk of a collision or being stranded if it occurs in traffic. The vehicle is a 2022 Ram 1500 Rebel with the 5.7L eTorque system. The manufacturer’s records show customer satisfaction campaign Z49 as completed, but the stalling problem continues. The symptoms appear similar to those under NHTSA investigation PE24-018. The vehicle is available for inspection.
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No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11750403July 14, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
This vehicle has a severe safety defect in its Instrument Panel Cluster that is the subject of NHTSA Safety Recall 25V-826. Despite multiple repair attempts, including a complete hardware replacement of the entire Instrument Panel Cluster, the defect remains unresolved. To date, the vehicle has been out of service for a cumulative 86 days for this issue. On June 24, 2026, after the full component replacement, the instrument panel cluster suffered a complete blackout while I was operating the vehicle at highway speeds. This resulted in a total loss of the speedometer and all safety information. A subsequent power-cycle restart failed to initialize the system. This is a documented, ongoing highway safety hazard. Video evidence of this failure is on file with the Texas DMV (active Lemon Law Case No. 26-0011927) and has been provided directly to the manufacturer's legal counsel. The manufacturer has failed to resolve this safety defect. Videos available upon request.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11750358July 14, 2026
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Two week Monday July 6, around 3:15pm while driving down on highway passing lane suddenly the vehicle start loosing speed and after few seconds I noticed that the engine stalled. No warning light or anything, the steering wheel turns to very heavy and the break pedal is really hard as well. Fortunately near by there was a U-turn lane for authorized vehicles only and I was able to merge to it and stop. After that I was able to start the vehicle immediately with no issues. Behind me there were at least 10 other cars trying to pass a line of semi trucks and I was lucky to nobody crash on my rear. I took the vehicle to the dealer, they run tests and tried to reproduce but no success. Besides the dealer no one checked anything due to there was no substantial damage or anything. Actually this was the second time that the vehicle engine stalled. First time was couple months back while my wife was driving in low speed trying to move out from a stopping light and the engine stalled.
Crash:
No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11750307July 14, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver’s side turn signal was intermittently inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. An unknown dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the headlight assembly needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
Crash:
No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749914July 13, 2026
ENGINE
I am having DEF related issues with my 2020 Ram 1500 ecodiesel that will ultimately cause the vehicle to no longer operate. Ram has an extended warranty for my exact problem but I am being told that my vehicle doesn’t meet the requirements. My vehicle is under the required year and mileage but I’m being told that it doesn’t apply.
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No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749978July 13, 2026
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
019 Ram 1500 5.7L eTorque MGU (Motor Generator Unit) failed on 08/29/2025 at 62,105 miles. Vehicle died on road and would not restart, creating a safety hazard. Dealer confirmed battery was severely discharged due to MGU failure — alternator was not putting out voltage necessary to charge battery, resulting in failed MGU. Vehicle was inoperable for 109 consecutive days (08/29/2025 through 12/16/2025) due to Stellantis parts backorder with no ETA provided. MGU is covered under Federal Emission Warranty (8 years/80,000 miles) per FCA US LLC 2019 Ram 1500 Warranty Booklet Section 5.1B. Stellantis denied all warranty obligations and failed to respond to a formal $40,125.00 certified mail demand for consequential damages. This defect is subject of active class action litigation: Fisher v. FCA US LLC, Case #2:23-cv-10426, E.D. Michigan
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11750074July 13, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Failed abs module prevents use of abs braking system causing wheels to lock up under hard braking. Collision almost occurred as result of wheels locking due to failed abs module and Stellantid does not have a replacement part available. Also prevent proper use of cruise control, stability/traction control and braking. Have been advised by dealerships in DeLand fl and Daytona beach fl that the part is on indefinite back order.
Crash:
No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
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#11749996July 13, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2026 Ram 1500 Bighorn level 2 package. The Theme Mode button is missing under Display or Profile on the radio display screen, which keeps the widgets on screen black and no back lighting on the instrument console gauges in front of driver during daylight operations keeping them dark also. Some vehicle have the issues with the missing Theme Mode Button others do not. Local dealer can’t figure a solution. Ram customer care states “ we can only make an ointment with the dealer.”
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No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749984July 13, 2026
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
The back passenger window behind the driver shattered while I was in the vehicle. Window shattered from inside out no previous damage to the window , all of sudden it shattered. May daughter’s car seat is on that side luckily she was not hurt because she wasn’t in the vehicle at the time. But to think that she could have been because I was , I had just parked and the window directly behind me sounded like it exploded. RAM manufacturer does not want to take responsibility for this safety issue that is 100% a safety concern.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749926July 13, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The Ram 2026 towing package includes tow mirrors. These mirrors create a huge blind spot. multiple times I have started to pull out only to realize there was a car coming. I have had many close calls because these mirrors are so tall. I asked Ram about putting on the regular mirrors but they say it is not possible. I have read in many forums people with the same complaints.07
Crash:
No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749837July 12, 2026
STEERING
I was driving and my power steering light cane on and the power steering went out
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749800July 12, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The uConnect radio and the gauge cluster in my 2026 RAM 1500 have consistent issues with their performance and do not operate consistently as designed. The gauge cluster will frequently go blank, have the odometer flashing, or stay on when the vehicle has been turned off. The radio will consistently display "connection negotiation failed" which impairs the use of android auto or any of the factory navigation or other radio features. You have to power cycle the vehicle a few times for those issues to resolve themselves.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749799July 12, 2026
SUSPENSION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The auto leveling air suspension in my 2026 RAM 1500 does not operate as designed. The vehicle is designed to lower from normal ride height to aero ride height at speeds above 63mph. However, it is not supposed to raise or lower at any speed automatically with a trailer with an integrated trailer brake controller attached to it. In January 2026, I was merging onto the highway with my 7x16 enclosed trailer and the rear end of the truck because unstable the stability control activated and when I looked at the dash it stated aero ride height achieved. I have video of this happening more than once. I took it to the dealer on January 16th was told to bring my trailer in and they woulf perform a comparison test with a truck that is equally equipped. It took from January to June to perform the comparison test. Stellantis has confirmed they are aware of the issue but they do not have a solution for it at this time.
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No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749752July 11, 2026
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS
Service air bag light came on. Code read Passenger Seat belt Retractor Pretensioner Deployment Control - Circuit Open
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No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749768July 11, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
when i am driving and going left through a roundabout a few minutes from my house my engine just shuts off, no warning lights on the dash. this has now happened twice this year (2026) most recent was Tuesday 7/7/26, i have 38,089 miles on it. there were cars behind me both times luckly both times i was able to stop as the light was red just after the roundabout put it in park and it started right up. the dealer thinks it could be somthing in the area that has the same frequency as my truck. this is becuse his aunt had a ford that when she went to the same local convenience store her car wouldn't start up and that dealer said it was the same frequency as the fuel pumps at that store. im not buying that.
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No
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