Ram 1500 Complaints

11,877 consumer complaints on file.

#11703511December 7, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
The power steering system failed & is causing safety issues.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11703594December 7, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
About 3 times already the vehicle have stalled after been stop at a traffic light. When I lift my foot from the brake pedal and hit the gas the vehicle does not move. I had to hit the brakes and put it in park and then drive again for it to go. The last time yesterday I was on a hill and the vehicle went back when I tried to hit the gas. I took it to the dealer on Nov 19, and they kept it for four days and did not repair it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11703591December 7, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
The rear view camera and screen turn off while backing up. I have taking it to the dealer for repairs two time with no results.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11703540December 7, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
My vehicle shut down as I was in drive. Engine was shut off and it engaged the emergency parking brake.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11703519December 7, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My 2023 Ram 1500 TRX has recurring safety-related failures of the infotainment system affecting both Uconnect 5 (12” screen) and earlier Uconnect 4 units. These issues are widespread in 2021–2024 Ram TRX and Ram 1500 models and began or worsened after forced over-the-air updates. The primary defect is black-screen failures while driving. When the screen goes black or freezes, the truck loses all functions controlled through the display, including HVAC/defrost, backup camera, vehicle settings, seat controls, and performance gauges. This creates an immediate safety hazard: I cannot adjust climate/defrost, cannot see the required rear-view camera when shifting to reverse, and cannot access key vehicle information. Owners across multiple years consistently report: • Black screens, freezes, and reboots • Loss of HVAC control and dual-zone functions • Backup camera not displaying • Vehicle/Apps tabs failing to open • Uconnect error messages • Smaller, harder-to-read gauges after updates • Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto failures • No option to decline or roll back OTA updates These failures distract the driver, remove access to federally required equipment (rear camera), and eliminate visibility and climate controls that directly affect safe operation. The system becomes unpredictable and unstable despite the vehicle being in motion. My vehicle experiences the same issues, including: black screen while driving, loss of HVAC, camera not available, system rebooting, etc. Because this affects essential safety-related controls and visibility, I believe this is a safety defect in Ram/Stellantis Uconnect 4 and Uconnect 5 systems. I request NHTSA open a defect investigation and require Ram to correct these failures. For the date this occurred, I'll list the approximate date when this first began happening; however, this happens several times per week and sometimes daily.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11703513December 7, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My 2022 Ram 1500 TRX has recurring safety-related failures of the infotainment system. The issues began after forced over-the-air updates from the manufacturer early in 2025. The most concerning defect is black-screen failures while driving. When the screen goes black or freezes, the truck loses all functions controlled through the display, backup camera, vehicle settings, seat controls, suspension annd steering settings, and performance gauges. This inability to access multiple functions creates an immediate safety hazard, including as a major distraction to the driver while the vehicle is in motion. Another highly concerning problem frequently observed includes a screen “spasm” where all visual displays are jumping around the screen and blinking multiple times per second, rendering the entire system useless. Even when these significant issues are not present, multiple distracting issues continue to persist including wireless CarPlay/Android Auto failures and glitches - again while the car is in motion, causing major distractions. These failures distract the driver, remove access to federally required equipment (rear camera), and eliminate visibility and climate controls that directly affect safe operation. The system becomes unpredictable and unstable despite the vehicle being in motion. Because this affects essential safety-related controls and visibility, I believe this is a safety defect in Ram/Stellantis Uconnect 4 and Uconnect 5 systems. I request NHTSA open a defect investigation and require Ram to correct these failures.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11703509December 7, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My 2024 Ram 1500 TRX has recurring safety-related failures of the infotainment system affecting both Uconnect 5 (12” screen) and earlier Uconnect 4 units. These issues are widespread in 2021–2024 Ram TRX and Ram 1500 models and began or worsened after forced over-the-air updates. The primary defect is black-screen failures while driving. When the screen goes black or freezes, the truck loses all functions controlled through the display, including HVAC/defrost, backup camera, vehicle settings, seat controls, and performance gauges. This creates an immediate safety hazard: I cannot adjust climate/defrost, cannot see the required rear-view camera when shifting to reverse, and cannot access key vehicle information. Owners across multiple years consistently report: • Black screens, freezes, and reboots • Loss of HVAC control and dual-zone functions • Backup camera not displaying • Vehicle/Apps tabs failing to open • Uconnect error messages • Smaller, harder-to-read gauges after updates • Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto failures • No option to decline or roll back OTA updates These failures distract the driver, remove access to federally required equipment (rear camera), and eliminate visibility and climate controls that directly affect safe operation. The system becomes unpredictable and unstable despite the vehicle being in motion. My vehicle experiences the same issues, including: system reboots, camera is not available, camera freezes, loosing the navigation screen in the instrument cluster intermittently, and faulty overlapping display in the instrument panel. Because this affects essential safety-related controls and visibility, I believe this is a safety defect in Ram/Stellantis Uconnect 4 and Uconnect 5 systems. I request NHTSA open a defect investigation and require Ram to correct these failures. Thanks in advance.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11703405December 6, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
I was driving the vehicle and suddenly the power steering became difficult to steer. It has happened to me on several occasions often in situations where an accident could have been caused with my family in tow.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11703408December 6, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
My 2019 RAM 1500 diesel (built 12/12/2019 is included in Recall 23V-411 for tone wheel delamination. My tone wheel has failed (confirmed by technician). Stellantis provides free tone wheel replacement under Recall 73A for 2014 and 2016 models but excludes 2015/2017/2018/2019 models despite having the identical defect from the same supplier. I received only Recall 66A (software) which did not prevent failure. Stellantis now wants me to pay $3,037 to replace the defective part they replace free in other model years. This discriminatory recall remedy is inadequate and unjust.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11703411December 6, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I purchased this RAM 1500 Big Horn Edition truck new on 12/23/24. The backup camera display has randomly failed 14 times only showing a blue screen. I have been able to clear the error by turning the vehicle off and back on except for two occasions (see*). There was not any resolution by the dealership on November 10, 2025, as they could not replicate the issue. The dates of this failure are: 1/22/2025, 1/24/2025, 2/6/2025, 3/9/2025, 3/12/2025, 5/8/2025, 5/18/2025, 5/25/2025*, 5/25/2025*, 9/24/2025, 9/28/2025*, 9/28/2025*, 10/23/2025, 10/23/2025. I'm aware of a recent recall (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 25V826000) involving this truck and I suspect this critical backup screen failure is associated with the new recall. I have 14 images of the blue screen and will upload 5 photos for your review. If desired, I can send all 14 images later.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11703382December 6, 2025
ENGINE
Both Exhaust Manifolds/Bolts Had to be repaired, one manifold was warped and one cracked. Concerned about the risk and symptoms of CO poisoning. Took it to a repair shop who confirmed and repaired the vehicle. Have spoken with 3 other people who have had similar issues on their trucks.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11703317December 5, 2025
POWER TRAIN
During normal driving when coming to a stop the vehicle will hard downshift to neutral for no apparent reason. It will also hard shift to 1st like it’s lagging hard from 2nd or deciding if it wants to shift to neutral. It will happen at random times, in the middle of a turn, middle of an intersection. And is a serious concern
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11703357December 5, 2025
POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Went to start my truck and it wouldnt start. Connected a jumper box to it to start it and started right up. Check engine light came on and showed "Code P1DF3". My safety was at risk due to not being able to get back home due to this issue. This fault has been reported by others with the ram 1500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11703372December 5, 2025
STEERING
The electronic power steering system failed Without warning. The truck became very difficult to steer and put my family in danger. I took the truck to a garage and the mechanic confirmed that it was the electronic power steering. There were absolutely no warnings at all before it failed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11703361December 5, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My 2025 Ram 1500 TRX has recurring safety-related failures of the infotainment system affecting both Uconnect 5 (12” screen) and earlier Uconnect 4 units. These issues are widespread in 2021–2024 Ram TRX and Ram 1500 models and began or worsened after forced over-the-air updates. The primary defect is black-screen failures while driving. When the screen goes black or freezes, the truck loses all functions controlled through the display, including HVAC/defrost, backup camera, vehicle settings, seat controls, and performance gauges. This creates an immediate safety hazard: I cannot adjust climate/defrost, cannot see the required rear-view camera when shifting to reverse, and cannot access key vehicle information. Owners across multiple years consistently report: • Black screens, freezes, and reboots • Loss of HVAC control and dual-zone functions • Backup camera not displaying • Vehicle/Apps tabs failing to open • Uconnect error messages • Smaller, harder-to-read gauges after updates • Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto failures • No option to decline or roll back OTA updates These failures distract the driver, remove access to federally required equipment (rear camera), and eliminate visibility and climate controls that directly affect safe operation. The system becomes unpredictable and unstable despite the vehicle being in motion. My vehicle experiences the same issues, including: [Insert brief personal symptoms: e.g., black screen while driving, loss of HVAC, camera not available, system rebooting, etc.] Because this affects essential safety-related controls and visibility, I believe this is a safety defect in Ram/Stellantis Uconnect 4 and Uconnect 5 systems. I request NHTSA open a defect investigation and require Ram to correct these failures.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11703350December 5, 2025
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2022 Ram 1500 5.7L eTorque Stalling mild-hybrid HEMI would shut off unexpectedly while traveling at low speeds, prompting the vehicle to shift into park and engage the emergency brake. intermittent ability to restart. the battery fault symbol lighting up.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11703271December 5, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
The auto shutoff is working intermittently. Also, the vehicle sometimes shutsdown and won’t restart without putting it in park, then pressing the ignition. Also, the touchscreen works intermittently
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11703239December 5, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Headlights flicker off and then back on at random times while driving. I've been unable to reproduce the issue on command in any way. No warning lamps or anything by the truck. The first couple times while driving at night I thought it was my eyes because it happened when I was looking away like when turning around a neighborhood corner and checking for traffic. Now, I've noticed it happening while driving straight and looking out the windshield. It's a very brief flicker, but it's definitely the headlights shutting off and turning back on again. The issue has not been reported to the dealer yet. The truck is brand new and is experiencing other electrical blips at only 800 miles total. I will be stopping at a local dealer ASAP.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11703235December 5, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while reversing downhill and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal travelled down to the floorboard and became stiff, and the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound and failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal several times, the brake pedal responded as intended, and the vehicle slowly decelerated; however, the braking distance was extended. A brake message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed 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 not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11703183December 5, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
My 2023 Ram 1500 TRX has recurring safety-related failures of the infotainment system affecting the Uconnect 5. These issues are widespread in 2022–2024 Ram TRX models and began or worsened after forced over-the-air updates. The primary defect is black-screen failures while driving. When the screen goes black or freezes, the truck loses all functions controlled through the display, including HVAC/defrost, backup camera, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and settings, vehicle settings, seat controls, and performance gauges. This creates an immediate safety hazard: I cannot adjust climate/defrost, cannot see the required rear-view camera when shifting to reverse, and cannot access key vehicle information. Owners across multiple years consistently report: • Black screens, freezes, and reboots • Loss of HVAC control and dual-zone functions • Backup camera not displaying • Vehicle/Apps tabs failing to open • Uconnect error messages • Smaller, harder-to-read gauges after updates • Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto failures • No option to decline or roll back OTA updates • Unresponsive screen These failures distract the driver, remove access to federally required equipment (rear camera), and eliminate visibility and climate controls that directly affect safe operation. The system becomes unpredictable and unstable despite the vehicle being in motion. My vehicle experiences the same issues, including: system rebooting, unresponsive screen, loss of vital vehicle health data and performance gauges, backup camera not displaying] Because this affects essential safety-related controls and visibility, I believe this is a safety defect in Ram/Stellantis Uconnect 5 systems. I request NHTSA open a defect investigation and require Ram to correct these failures.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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