2025 Ram 1500
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 353
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2025
None on file
51% of complaints
Complaints per year
2025: 353 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1,275 |
| 2014 | 1,766 |
| 2015 | 1,445 |
| 2016 | 1,545 |
| 2017 | 877 |
| 2018 | 658 |
| 2019 | 1,484 |
| 2020 | 633 |
| 2021 | 679 |
| 2022 | 614 |
| 2023 | 200 |
| 2024 | 75 |
| 2025 | 353 |
| 2026 | 97 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
51% · 181 reportsMost commonly citing integrated trailer brake control.
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While operating the vehicle inside of a car wash, with the transmission in Neutral and the engine at idle (car was propelling the vehicle) the dash chimed, showed an error message for STOP START REQUIRES RESET, shifted into park and set the parking...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-01
Also filed under Engine and power train
Forward collision avoidance
21% · 73 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
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While driving northbound on [XXX] from [XXX] into [XXX] during heavy rain, my vehicle experienced an uncommanded Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) deployment just before the bridge.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-21
Engine
20% · 72 reportsExterior lighting
16% · 56 reportsMost commonly citing turn signal and brake lights.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-09
Power train
14% · 48 reportsSafety timeline
7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2024-12-19Electronic stability control (esc), wheels24V794000 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.
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.
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2025-03-06Electrical system, exterior lighting24V942000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. Incorrect headlight module software may cause the headlights to become inoperative.
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.
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2025-04-24Electrical system, tires25V231000 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.
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.
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2025-12-18Electrical system25V826000 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.
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.
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2026-03-17Electrical system, exterior lighting26V059000 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.
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.
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2026-05-05Electrical system26V225000 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.
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.
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2026-08-18Seat belts26V495000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Buy-smart checklist
2025 Ram 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 181 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 73 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 72 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 24V794000 · Electronic stability control (esc), wheels
- Recall 24V942000 · Electrical system, exterior lighting
- Recall 25V231000 · Electrical system, tires
- Recall 25V826000 · Electrical system
- Recall 26V059000 · Electrical system, exterior lighting
- Recall 26V225000 · Electrical system
- Recall 26V495000 · Seat belts
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- Is the 2025 Ram 1500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Ram 1500 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ram 1500?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 51% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Ram 1500 have?
- 7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.