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2025 Ram 1500 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Worth extra scrutiny

The 2025 Ram 1500 is a recall-heavy year with an otherwise ordinary complaint record: 6 NHTSA recall campaigns apply, yet its 529 owner complaints run below the 1500 median. The recalls matter more than the complaint count here — verify every campaign was completed before buying.

Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 143 reports (27% of the total).

529

NHTSA complaints

6

Recalls

0

Investigations

9

Crash-involved

7

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2025 compare to other 1500 years?

1500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted2,374 complaints2009: 47 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 1,570 complaints2014: 2,374 complaints2015: 1,941 complaints2016: 2,046 complaints2017: 1,169 complaints2018: 889 complaints2019: 2,102 complaints2020: 875 complaints2021: 1,103 complaints2022: 992 complaints2023: 313 complaints2024: 123 complaints2025: 529 complaints2026: 70 complaints
1500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Ram 1500 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System14327%
Driver Assistance10820%
Engine5911%
Lighting408%
Transmission387%
Brakes367%
Other316%
Steering194%
Fuel System143%
Speed Control132%
Visibility & Wipers102%
Airbags61%
Tires & Wheels51%
Seat Belts31%
Latches & Locks20%
Body & Structure10%
Suspension10%

Does the 2025 Ram 1500 have recalls?

6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V225000Electrical SystemApril 9, 2026 · 65,348 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards numbers 102, "Transmission Shift Position Sequence," 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems for Light Vehicles," 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System," and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 35D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026.

26V059000Electrical SystemFebruary 2, 2026 · 456,287 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.

Consequence

Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 10, 2026.

25V826000Electrical SystemDecember 1, 2025 · 72,509 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Ram Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel cluster display to be blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."

Consequence

An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel software or replace the instrument panel cluster, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are B4C and B8C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2025.

25V231000Tires & WheelsApril 10, 2025 · 10,423 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles. A software error may cause an incorrect tire inflation pressure message to display on the instrument panel.

Consequence

An incorrect tire pressure message may result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 24, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30C.

24V942000Electrical SystemDecember 19, 2024 · 53 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. Incorrect headlight module software may cause the headlights to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Inoperative headlights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the headlight module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D4B.

24V794000Electrical SystemOctober 24, 2024 · 33,777 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles. The front wheel hub encoder rings may be damaged, which can disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Consequence

Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the front wheel bearing hub assembly, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 97B.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“A fuse box burnt up while driving in down town Chicago at 35mph causing no power to steer and loss of braking. The vehicle only stopped because it ran off the road hitting a pothole there was total loss of power. towed to the dealer Ram claims it was a burnt fuse box and there is still electrical…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 16, 2026 · fire

“Parking sensor failed when pulling in parking spot and didn’t alert driver of concrete light pole that was approaching vehicle. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · December 20, 2025 · crash

“As I was driving at 55mph on the hwy I started smelling gas. I thought it was the car in front of me so I was just going to pass him, but quickly realized I did not have the power to pass another car. So I pulled over on the highway and got out of my truck and noticed flames dripping from the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · February 19, 2026 · fire

“I have been to the dealership twice because the driver's side headlight points way to the left, it's not centered. They said there is no adjustment for bringing it to center position. It's a hazard because there is no lighting in front of the driver. There's an obvious blind spot.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · October 16, 2025

“The emergency brake malfunctioned transmission in park malfunctioned yes its available for inspection i was almost ran over by the truck or pinned between truck door and hand rail. I have not had vehicle inspection done yet dealer had been notified and awaiting there response. When i re entered the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · September 7, 2025 · crash

2025 Ram 1500 — common questions

Is the 2025 Ram 1500 reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 529 NHTSA complaints, below the typical 1500 year, with 6 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2025 1500 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (143 complaints), driver assistance (108 complaints), engine (59 complaints).

Does the 2025 Ram 1500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 Ram 1500. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Ram 1500 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the 1500 years to avoid are 2014, 2019, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2018, 2020. The cleanest record among 1500 years belongs to 2012.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.