Ram 1500 Complaints

11,877 consumer complaints on file.

#11724417March 15, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
My ABS module went out in my 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel.. My service “Electronic stability control” , “Service Trailer Brake System”, as well as “Service 4WD” lights are all on.. i had Auto Zone hook the computer up to my truck and it had 2 codes. C2206-00: Vehicle Configuration Mismatch and U0403-00 Implausible Data Received From T-Case. ABS module failure. I did some online research and come to find out there was a recall on my model truck for the ABS system needed updated.. I check my VIN online and says there are no recalls on my truck.. I’m having the exact problems stated in the recall and have the exact model stated in the recall. I was never notified about the recall. My truck only has 68,000 miles on it. NHTSA Recall # 24V-653. I don’t understand why my VIN wasn’t included in the recall. Thank you for your time
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11724439March 15, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
While changing oil, noticed the front fuel tank strap was disconnected from the frame. Upon closer inspection, the outboard front fuel tank strap mounting location on the frame rusted through, allowing the T portion if the strap to fall lose. There is a similar recall for 08-12 Ram 1500's, but clearly this issue persists for more than just those model years
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11724447March 15, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The steering control power steering locked up while driving
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11724513March 15, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE
On Friday evening, while driving my new Ram 1500 Tungsten on a freeway, the engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle suddenly lost power. I was traveling at highway speed at the time. Almost immediately after the loss of power, gasoline began pooling underneath the truck. Because of the visible fuel leak and strong gasoline odor, my wife and I exited the vehicle and stood well away from it due to the potential fire risk. We were stranded on the side of a busy freeway in the dark for over an hour while waiting for a tow truck. The vehicle was ultimately towed to a Ram dealership. The truck had approximately 3,766 miles on it at the time of the incident. As of the date of this report, the vehicle has been at the dealership for 6 days and has not yet been inspected or diagnosed. I personally visited the dealership and observed that the vehicle is still sitting in the same location where it was placed when it was towed in. This incident involved a sudden loss of power on a freeway combined with an active fuel leak, which created a potentially dangerous situation due to the risk of fire and the hazard of being stranded in traffic. The vehicle is nearly new and had fewer than 4,000 miles at the time of the failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11724403March 15, 2026
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
I own a Ram 1500 Big Horn that has repeatedly shut off while driving and entered limp mode, causing sudden loss of power and engine shaking. This has occurred both while driving and while stopped at intersections, creating a serious safety hazard in traffic. The vehicle has been taken to the dealership more than nine times for the same issue, but they initially claimed they could not diagnose the problem because no codes were present. The vehicle recently broke down again and the dealership retrieved diagnostic codes P2172, C121C00, B151A100, and U100300, indicating airflow and CAN bus communication issues. Ram ordered an alternator to fix the truck, but the first part received was defective and had to be reordered, further delaying repairs. Despite being a loyal customer since 2019, I have repeatedly received substandard service and temporary fixes from Ram, and the truck remains unsafe and unreliable. The problem is unresolved, and I am concerned this defect could cause the vehicle to stall in traffic and potentially lead to an accident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11724398March 15, 2026
POWER TRAIN
RAM's 2023 recall addressed the engine shutdown problem in 131,700 of its half-ton 1500 RAM trucks equipped with the 5.7-liter Hemi eTorque mild hybrid engine. RAM said 1,500 5.7-liter eTorque models built between June 3, 2020, and September 12, 2021, had faulty software and needed a powertrain control module calibration update to fix the problem. Consumer complaints also exist that the RAM eTorque system has caused vehicles to shut down while in motion, which is by far the most dangerous problem attributed to it. My truck was built 08/2021
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11724248March 14, 2026
STEERING
Before a road trip, I noticed that my battery was low and the truck would not start. I jump-started the truck and began driving on the freeway. While driving, I suddenly felt a strong yank in the steering and received a notification to service the steering system. The yank was so severe that it nearly caused me to lose control of the truck and crash. It is alarming that this appears to be a known issue, as it puts families at serious risk. If it weren’t for my quick reaction, my 8-year-old child could have been seriously injured.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11724360March 14, 2026
ENGINE
UKNOWN ENGINE SIEZED WHILE DRIVING LOW OIL LIGHT CAME ON BRIEFLY BEFORE STALL. NO EVIDENCE OF AN OUL LEAK BEFOREHAND. TRUCK WILL NOT START.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11724312March 14, 2026
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
Wa driving with cruise on at 60 mph. Truck stalled with no notice, no warning lights or check engine light. All temperatures and pressures seemed okay at time of incident. Could not move electronic shifter into neutral, was stuck in drive. Alarm came up to shift to park, I did not shift due to moving at 55mph at this time. Coasted to a stop on side of the road. At about 2-3 mph, truck automatically shifted to park. I attempted to restart truck but engine just cranked over with no fire. Attempted 3 times and still nothing. Waited 20-30 min and attempted again and same result. Call for tow truck and had towed to dealership. While waiting for tow truck, had full power in truck, no warning lights. Checked fuses for fuel and found no issues. Did hear fuel pump engage when turned ignition to run. Checked oil level, oil was changed 800 miles prior to incident, oil was at full level on dip stick.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11724280March 14, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The driver's side headlight does not illuminate the center of the road. There is a dark spot. The headlight was replaced but the issue still persists. This is dangerous and cannot see the road adequately.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11724255March 14, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Hello I have filed a complaint about this vehicle just recently Feb 10, 2026 NHTSA - filed complaint 1-888-327-4236 ODI- Office of Defect Investigation Reference # 11717085 Here is a video from earlier today and it took my ParkView® Rear Back-Up Camera ParkView® Rear Back-Up Camera 7 seconds before it displayed in my infotainment screen. The truck is defective and unsafe as stated in the first complaint. I took snapshots as I could not load the video here but it shows the timeline.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11724071March 13, 2026
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS system module failure warning light illuminated. The brakes, traction control, and power steering failed, and the speedometer ceased to display on the instrument panel. The electronic throttle control warning light also illuminated, causing the vehicle to fail to shift out of park. After turning off the vehicle for several hours, the contact was able to restart the vehicle and shift out of park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with ABS module failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11724231March 13, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Rear view camera first began blanking out in the morning, when the temperature was below 64 degrees F. About 6 months later, the camera began blanking out completely (regardless of temperature). The camera image is supposed to appear on the left side of the rear view mirror. Now, instead of the picture, there is an image of a camera icon with a slash through it (indicating lack of input from a camera).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11724212March 13, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE
Misfire code check engine light on now once before only 4000 miles insturment panel went black odometer will flash one day the locks would not work Help
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11724196March 13, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving downhill in the mountains at approximately 50 MPH and pulling a 2024 Ember 190MSL Overland RV, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle decelerated as intended; however, the trailer brakes failed to engage, causing the RV to roll sideways and to crash into the rear of the vehicle. The RV's weight distribution was fractured, causing the front end of the vehicle to spin against the guard rail and to face the opposite direction. The contact shifted to Park(P). The RV's weight distribution pinned the muffler, and the bed panel of the vehicle was damaged during the crash. Additionally, the vehicle sustained front-end damage. The check engine warning light was illuminated after the crash. The air bags did not deploy. The were no reported injuries. The vehicle was towed to an autobody repair shop, where it was being repaired. The RV was towed and totaled. The insurance company accident reconstruction specialist confirmed that the accident had occurred due to trailer brakes failure. The contact learned about NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000(Exterior Lighting, Electrical System) in the news and confirmed that the VIN was included. The contact related the failure to the recall. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 3,290.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11723878March 12, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 140,000; however, at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 238,999.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11723892March 12, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the instrument cluster was inoperable. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring more frequently. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was determined that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. A claim was filed with the manufacturer; however, the contact was informed that there would be a charge for the repair. The dealer related the failure to an unknown recall. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The contact had not contacted the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11723943March 12, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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 contact stated that messages that the exterior lights on the trailer were inoperable were displayed while the exterior lights were operable. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11723895March 12, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
* Sudden shutdown while driving * Dash failure * “Vehicle not in park” message * RF hub failure * Recall references While driving at highway speeds and without warning the entire dashboard shut off and the vehicle lost power. The message “Vehicle Not in Park” appeared. My son was forced to coast off the highway to safety. Once the vehicle stopped, it shifted itself into park. The truck restarted briefly but failed again shortly after. Luckily this time he was able to drift into a nearby gas station. At that point the vehicle had no dashboard lights, no ignition response, and no electrical power to the drivetrain, though interior lights still worked. Vehicle would not start and needed to be towed to the dealership where is sat for 12 days before they replaced a water damaged RF hub. There was no cracks or leaks located but there was water damage. Weather conditions: Sunny and dry, temperatures in the mid-50s. This failure created a dangerous situation. While driving at highway speed. This incident placed my sons life and the lives of others on the road in danger. Since this frightening event, we have conducted extensive research and discovered that this appears to be a well-documented issue affecting Dodge Ram trucks, specifically involving moisture entering the cab and damaging the RF hub, which can cause electrical failures and loss of drive power. The dash shutting off and truck losing power while driving — is a major safety issue. Situations like this are known to fall under sudden loss of power / drive power investigations by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). I' am requesting a formal investigation into the moisture intrusion issue affecting Ram trucks, consideration for a recall or technical service bulletin addressing this defect and invoice reimbursement.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11723889March 12, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V720000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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