Ram 1500 Complaints

11,877 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
#11749674July 10, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
The ABS light on my dashboard came on approximately one year ago. After researching the issue, I discovered there are numerous complaints about the ABS module failing on my 2016 Ram 1500 and similar models. The replacement part is unavailable (on long-term backorder or discontinued), leaving me without functional anti-lock brakes, traction control, and electronic stability control. This makes the vehicle unsafe to drive, especially on wet roads. I have been avoiding driving in bad weather as much as possible, but the truck needs immediate attention to repair this safety issue. I have already checked for open recalls using my VIN, and none apply. Please investigate this widespread defect for a potential recall or remedy.
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
#11749290July 9, 2026
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while reversing and driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle experienced rough idling and failed to exceed 30 MPH while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,165.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749292July 9, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
>What Failed: There is a known issue with the fuel tank safety roll over value not functioning properly in many of the RAM vehicles. The valve stops functioning properly causing the fuel not to enter the gas tank when trying to fuel up. As you try to fuel, the gas comes spraying back out of the gas tank filler neck all over the side of the truck, my hands, and the ground causing risk of fire. >Person filling gas and all others in area at risk of fuel fire. >Problem is known by the dealer, and they charge customers to replace gas tank. Dealer has refused to issue a recall. >Defective component has been inspected by dealer, and they are aware of the known issue with roll over value not functioning. >No warning lamps or messages. Just a visual of the gas not being able to enter gas tank and pouring out onto myself and ground at gas station.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749314July 9, 2026
STEERING
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon attempting to drive the vehicle in the morning, the power steering failed, rendering the vehicle undrivable. No warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to a friend's residence, and a friend of the contact, who was an independent mechanic, diagnosed an internal electronic power steering unit fault. No further information was available. The contact stated that the "Service Power Steering" warning message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.
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
#11749097July 8, 2026
STEERING
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the message "power steering failure" was displayed, and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated the failure was recurrent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with complete power steering failure. Repairs were pending due to parts unavailability. The manufacturer was not made aware of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749155July 8, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
Dodge Ram has know about issues with Antilock Braking System (ABS) for 2016-2018 RAM 1500's for several years, going back to as far as 2022 and RAM (Stellantis) has acknowledged wide spread issues by 2023. Ram (Stellantis) has pulled the original OEM ABS module from the marktet entirely and have basically done nothing to provide a solution to the customer. There proprietary does not allow the vehicle to go into gear and the vehicle basically becomes a $30,000 boat anchor. There are approximately 2,409 RAM dealerships in the US and approximately 2,364 Dodge dealerships in the US. I have call dealerships in NC, VA, NY, and even FL and all have told me that the part is on back order and that each dealership has any where from 20 to 30 back orders for this part. Based on that, there could be 95,000+ to 143,000+ vehicles on the road with unsafe ABS systems and RAM is doing nothing about it. RAM has had a had a few other issues with ABS module with a recall of over 1.2 Million RAM 1500's from 2019, 2021-2024 and a second for 317,000 RAM 2500, 3500, 4500 and 5500 for ABS issues. With that said, how is the state of North Carolina or even the United States allowing RAM trucks to even be on the road if that many are unsafe and RAM, after knowing about issues for years still allowed to sell RAM trucks.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749158July 8, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 RAM 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS, traction control, and several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the failure was persistent. Additionally, while attempting to shift into drive(D), the gear shifter failed to shift into drive(D) as intended. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was made aware of the failure, and the contact was informed that the parts were unavailable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was common. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 96,000.
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
#11748706July 7, 2026
SUSPENSION
Ram has a known issue with the air suspension giving out which can cause the lights to shine up in the air or lower on the pavement. This can also lead to one side dipping or leaning which makes driving difficult at best. It’s such a known problem many individuals opt to delete the suspension and go with one of the many after market shock replacements. Have not had it in the shop because of age. Does air down over time or dip. Love this truck and it only has 18K miles on it so not over use.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11748767July 7, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
On July 2nd, I was actively driving my 2015 Ram 1500 equipped with the 5.7L Hemi V8 gas engine. The vehicle is completely factory-stock with zero aftermarket electronics, wiring modifications, or accessories. While operating the truck, the dashboard instrument cluster suddenly began flickering wildly, indicating a severe voltage drop or electrical system failure. Immediately following the flickering, a catastrophic fire erupted inside the cabin, originating directly underneath the dashboard on the passenger's side. The fire department responded to extinguish the flames. The engine bay was unaffected by fluid leaks, and the fire originated strictly within the factory dashboard electrical wiring harness/modules. The vehicle is a total loss.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11748780July 7, 2026
ENGINE
Exhaust bolts broken. Exhaust leak and loud ticking noise and smell
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11748813July 7, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
While driving on I70 in downtown Indianapolis, I was alerted by a semi driver that something was wrong with my vehicle, or he was attempting to get my attention for something. Once he got my attention, I could see a trail of liquid pouring out from behind me. Thankfully, I was able to get over and get off the highway. I tried to get somewhere safe, but eventually the truck sputtered out. We have now learned that the fuel tank straps failed, and since then we now knoww Chrysler is aware that they are faulty, and that this is something Chrysler is aware of and they have an extension warranty X75 for the 2017. However, they do not have a recall. And I have been attempting to handle things with them directly. They have agreed to take care of the faulty fuel tank straps, but they are not responsible for any consequential damage. I could have been killed that day, if traffic was more severe, or someone flicked a cigarette and it hit the fuel. I could have burnt alive in the truck. Chrysler keeps sending me up the chain, and i'm just told they only owe for the fuel straps. So far I have missed work, had to pay out of pocket for a rental and there is at minimum of $2000 in repair and $200 in out of pocket tows.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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