Worst 2025 Ram 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Ram 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 104 | — | 2 | 24,382 mi | |
| ENGINE | 43 | — | 1 | 2,733 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 32 | — | — | 20,588 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 28 | 1 | — | 4,162 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 28 | 1 | — | 2,736 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 27 | 1 | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 24 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 16 | — | — | 1,504 mi | |
| STEERING | 15 | 2 | — | 3,400 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 13 | 1 | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 12 | — | 1 | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 11 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 8 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 7 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 5 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 4 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | — | 605 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 2,452 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL | 1 | 1 | — | 3,290 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 224,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2025 Ram 1500
15 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,898,843 vehicles.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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."
+ 5 more recalls
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