Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2025 Ram 1500, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system191
- Engine76
- Exterior lighting61
- Forward collision avoidance51
- Power train49
- Service brakes42
- Unknown or other38
- Lane departure33
- Fuel/propulsion system24
- Steering22
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2025 Ram 1500 failed the safety check 0.20% of the time — 40% less often than the average 2025 passenger car (0.34%). Median odometer at inspection: 1,255 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 6 variants: combined 10.8–15.9 L/100 km (about 15–22 mpg US), CO₂ 253–374 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 eTorque · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 11.9 | 9.4 | 10.8 |
| 1500 4X4 eTorque · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 12.2 | 9.7 | 11.0 |
| 1500 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 13.1 | 9.4 | 11.5 |
| 1500 4X4 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.0 | 9.8 | 12.1 |
| 1500 4X4 HO · Pickup truck: Standard · Premium gasoline | 15.7 | 11.5 | 13.8 |
| 1500 4X4 RHO · Pickup truck: Standard · Premium gasoline | 16.7 | 14.9 | 15.9 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
9 Transport Canada recalls for the 2025 Ram 1500.
| 2026416 1 Sept 2026 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulati… |
| 2026406 24 Aug 2026 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain trucks, the daytime running lamps (DRLs) may turn off when the turn signals are activated. Canadian regulations require the DRLs to remain o… |
| 2026371 30 Jul 2026 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain trucks, the second-row seat belt anchors may not be properly attached. As a result, the seat belt(s) could detach in a crash. Safety Ris… |
| 2026179 9 Apr 2026 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument panel cluster screen not to display when starting the vehicle or while driving. If t… |
| 2026043 2 Feb 2026 | Electrical Issue: On certain vehicles, the trailer tow module could fail. As a result, the trailer lights may not work when towing a trailer. This problem could also ca… |
| 2025659 1 Dec 2025 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument panel cluster screen not to display when starting the vehicle or while driving. If t… |
| 2025192 10 Apr 2025 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause an incorrect tire inflation pressure message to appear on the instrument panel. The message incorre… |
| 2024765 19 Dec 2024 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the headlamps to turn off. As a result, the vehicles don't meet certain requirements of Canadian regu… |
| 2024638 17 Oct 2024 | Suspension Issue: On certain vehicles, the front wheel hub encoder rings may have been damaged during production and could cause the electronic stability control (ESC) s… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. A radio software error may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
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."
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.
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."
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.
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."
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."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Ram told its dealers about the 2025 Ram 1500: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011930 | "Cancel Ring Unclipped Customers may experience the following: Buzz, squeak or rattle when turning steering wheel. This bulletin involves replacing the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM)." |
| 11011921 | "D Clutch Repair Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch" |
| 11011914 | "Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire. Customers may experience one of the following: Vehicle runs rough on initial cold start only after an overnight or extended soak. This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software." |
| 11011829 | Customer Indicates Coolant Is Dripping From Under The Vehicle |
| 11011751 | "Dual EVAP System Extreme Duty Vapor Canister Filter Kit Customers operating fleet or severe/extreme duty gasoline vehicles in continuous dusty driving conditions can plug the single OE filter system and may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0441 - EVAP Purge System Performance. P062A - Fuel Pump Control Performance. Customers may also experience one or more of the foll |
| 11011701 | ARM Lower Control WHAT: Clunking noise from Front Stabar link to Front Lower Control Arm (FLCA). WHY: The joint is coming loose due to loss of clamp load when there is severe embedment on FLCA mating surface to the stabar link ball stud. We are currently updating the stabar link design and new design will be implemented in March 2025. HOW: If this Front stabar link to FLCA joint torque is under the residual torque of 70Nm, please retorque the joint to this spec of 110 (Min 70-Max 138). Otherwise proceed with regular diagnosis. |
| 11011508 | SWITCH Instrument Panel DT Switchbanks 68608990AC AND 68608991AC are changed from black accent to chrome accent in CN 40725-T09. If the black accent part is replaced with a new chrome accent part, please advise the customer that this is the correct replacement. |
| 11011172 | HEADLAMP - NONE |
| 11010972 | BUSHING - STABILIZER BAR |
| 11010959 | HOSE - COOLANT |
| 11010952 | When Using an Apple iPhone with the Virtual Key Apple APP it May display an Incorrect Vehicle Brand |
| 11010776 | "Radio Over The Air (FOTA) Update from U31.42 to U35.36 Software Version The customer may experience one or more of the following: When selecting the ""Ride Height"" setting for the air suspension in the radio there is no feedback on the radio screen to indicate the vehicle is actively lowering until it has reached the desired height. The default ""Ride Height"" button setting does not have an information icon that describes its function. Navigation widget blacks out after switching driver profiles. Incorrect Smart Phone As A Key (SPAAK) key configuration, registration and detection. SPAAK |
| 11010745 | No Audio, 18 Speaker Premium Audio System Sales Code RGE |
| 11010649 | "Left Front Strut Not Torqued Properly Customers may experience the following: Noise from left front wheel area while driving. This bulletin involves replacing the left front strut." |
| 11010622 | "Flash: Ignition System Control Module (ISCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P2C30-00 - Ignition Coil Primary Circuit Fuse A. P2C31-00 - Ignition Coil Primary Circuit Fuse B. Customers may also comment on the following: Engine hesitates/misfires. This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly reprogramming the ISCM and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software." |
| 11010620 | Blind Spot Warning Displayed On Instrument Cluster. Mid Range Radar Left And Or Right Setting C00C4-76 C00C5-76 Rear Radar Module Wrong Mounting Position. |
| 11010504 | Power Steering Assist With Transfer Case In Neutral. |
| 11010498 | Mil On/Check Engine Lamp (CEL) On, Engine Runs Rough |
| 11010471 | "Keyfob Not Detected When Near Wireless Charger Customers may comment on the following: Keyfob intermittently is not detected when the keyfob is placed at or near the wireless charger." |
| 11010256 | "Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): **P0325 - Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor 1 Circuit. P0330 - Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor 2 Circuit. P032A - Knock-Combustion Vibration Sensor C Circuit.** P018B - Fuel Pressure Sensor ""B"" Circuit Range/performance. P2AF6 - Starter Relay 3 Stuck Off. P1CEA - Boost Side EVAP Purge System Performance. U0104 - Lost Communication With Cruise Control Module and U0405 - |
| 11009580 | VALVE BODY & CONTROL UNIT - TRANSMISSION |
| 11009561 | SWITCH - HEADLAMP |
| 11009465 | Customer States Vehicle Is Overheating. |
| 11009455 | Rear Back Glass Defroster Soft or Hard Button Will Not Turn on The Rear Back Glass Defroster, Wireless Charging Pad(s), Rain Sensing Wipers, Power Door Locks, Multifunction Tail Gate or Rear Window Switches Operate Erratically |
| 11008909 | "Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P018B - Fuel Pressure Sensor ""B"" Circuit Range/performance. P2AF6 - Starter Relay 3 Stuck Off. P1CEA - Boost Side EVAP Purge System Performance. U0104 - Lost Communication With Cruise Control Module and U0405 - Invalid Data Received From Cruise Control Module may also be set. This software flash will allow these permanent fault codes to naturally clear. NOTE: If the software |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)