Ram 1500 Complaints

11,877 consumer complaints on file.

#11741482June 2, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
Vehicle failed state inspection w less than 24,000 miles due to excessive rear brake wear. Brake pad wear was significantly greater and failed inspection on the piston side of the brake pads potentially indicating failure or improperly functioning of electronic emergency brake.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11741367June 1, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY/WIPER
SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD: CASCADING ELECTRICAL FIRE RISK. My 2019 Ram 1500 suffered a catastrophic electrical failure while driving. The alternator's voltage regulator melted, overcharging the system and causing the battery to boil and vent toxic sulfuric acid fumes into the cabin, creating an immediate respiratory and fire hazard. This is the direct result of Manufacturer Defect XL1/XG1 (Rear Window Leak). I have physical dealer records proving Westgate Ram held this vehicle for 19 days in Aug 2022 to fix Water Leak Code 09H2OLEAK. They returned the vehicle claiming it was fixed, but I have geolocated photos showing the window leaking heavily just 17 days later. Because the leak was never resolved, water continuously entered the rear cabin, corroding the RF Hub and creating a parasitic drag that destroyed the electrical grid. CRITICAL NEGLIGENCE: On June 1, 2026, Stellantis Corporate (Case XXX) acknowledged the severity of the fire risk by immediately inquiring if Emergency Services had been contacted, yet subsequently refused to offer a safety tow. When I attempted to escalate, their agents [XXX] , [XXX] , [XXX] , [XXX] ) refused to provide IDs. Furthermore, my phone number is now being rejected by their system; calls to their support line immediately fail or disconnect, leaving a fire-risk vehicle stranded at my residence with no recourse. 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
#11741404June 1, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The Navigation screen bounces back and forth. It's been reset twice and it just goes back to bouncing around. This is a real issue that needs to be recalled and fixed immediately.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11741347June 1, 2026
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The turn signal switch activates the wipers sometimes. And sometimes the wipers ghost and run by themselves for no reason at all. This is very distracting and it has started to scratch the windshield. VERY DANGEROUS when travelling down the interstate at 70MPH and the wipers screech across the windshield all by themselves............PLEASE HELP.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11741285June 1, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2021 Ram 1500, rear window leaked after it rained. (Common problem with these trucks, even a class action law suit because of this issue). Leak was bad enough to cause severe electrical damage, truck will not start. There is an extended warranty related to this issue BUT according to Ram my truck does not qualify…..
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740549May 28, 2026
STEERING
I experienced sudden and intermittent loss of power steering. I nearly crashed going around a corner as the steering suddenly required a hard active return to center. I brought the vehicle to my local independent service center where they test drove it and confirmed/experienced similar sudden loss of power steering. No one else has inspected the vehicle. There were no warning lights. The onboard diagnostic computer shows no error codes. The vehicle is unsafe to drive as is. It is currently in the shop for repair.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740748May 28, 2026
STEERING
Electronic power steering failed in a turn, and required a lot of force to make the turn, the eps had water in it after a flood, the part is backordered
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740467May 27, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Tailgate gets stuck and will not open.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740304May 27, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the Traction Control, ABS, Electric Trailer Brake, and Brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, where it was purchased, and it was scanned with an OBD2 scanner; however, it was cleared for error codes and diagnosed safe to drive. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure occasionally reoccurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,200.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740343May 27, 2026
STEERING
On the morning of May 26, 2026, I was driving at 30 MPH on a neighborhood road. After a few miles, and while approaching a green to caution traffic light. I applied the brake and felt a definite tug in the steering wheel and immediately, completely lost power steering. While at the red traffic light and a full stop, I placed the truck in park stopped and restarted the engine, and the power steering was restored. It happened again within a half mile again while applying the brake. Although difficult to steer at 25 MPH, it is incredibly difficult to turn the wheel when at a full stop. However, by stopping and restarting the engine it enabled me to navigate typical parking maneuvers for a short time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740354May 27, 2026
STEERING
Electronic power steering failure. Not complete shut down, but intermittent. Heavy steering feel when cornering at very low or highway speeds. No return to center. Notchy/sticky steering feel. No eps warning light. No electronic failure ie fuse, relay, control. Works fine today, cuts out tomorrow.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740479May 27, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
Total brake failure and all electrical systems shut down and went offline while driving at 65 mph on highway.had to swerve back and forth across road for a mile before coming to a hill and slowing enough to stop on side of road.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740041May 26, 2026
STEERING
While driving the electric steering modular let go, making it difficult to steer. It’s currently at my mechanics not drivable. Just strange that this lets go on my vehicle as the recall happens and I was told it doesn’t effect my vehicle!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740047May 26, 2026
STEERING
After buying as is, a few months later started having steering issues. After trying to self diagnose I finally took it to a ram dealership in Lexington, Ky. They determined it was the EPS Steering Rack. I found a used one for 1,000 that I’m going to replace it with because the dealership quoted me 4,500 and I just simply cannot afford it. Praying this used one resolves my problem. I really wish there was a recall for this because I feel like a sitting duck and just have to try to fix it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740157May 26, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
C2200-49 code received for ABS control module internal fault. No replacement part available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740186May 26, 2026
STEERING
Electric Steering failed making it unsafe to turn.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740244May 26, 2026
STEERING
Loss of power steering while driving. RAM says there are no replacement parts and there is no recall on this part, steering rack and pinion.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740266May 26, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
First incident, vehicle completely lost power and turned off while driving down highway, fortunately I was able to coast in to shoulder and request a tow. Second event the vehicle flashed all warning lights while traveling down interstate and had a quick shudder. This was similar to first incident. However, lights eventually cleared themselves and power wasn’t lost. Third incident vehicle warning lights flashed on and lost power. Eventually restarted and drove to dealership. Mechanic visually witnessed vehicle lose power again while in inspection bay. Engine control module was replaced during visit. Two weeks later, vehicle failed to start again with same symptoms of all the warning lights and check engine lights being on. Vehicle was able to start next day and was driven straight to dealership where it currently sits. These repeated and spontaneous engine failures, including when driving at highway speeds, are an extreme risk to my life and the life of others and are unacceptable for a vehicle with 45,000 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740140May 26, 2026
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while The while driving approximately 75 MPH the check engine light had illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The message "stop vehicle and shift to park and restart" had displayed. After restarting the vehicle the contact drove to the local dealer The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,900.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740108May 26, 2026
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The vehicles Auto-Start-Stop (ESS) works intermittently. Multiple occasions where the system was turned off and the engine quit and would not restart without putting the vehicle in park. Recently the ESS has gone months without shutoff of the engine. However, occasionally it will shut off the engine. Multiple times the engine has shut off while the vehicle is moving, which was very dangerous. Typically after a stop at a traffic light, you begin to drive and the engine quits. This requires you to put the vehicle in park to attempt a restart.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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