Worst 2025 RAM 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Headlight/Taillight Failures
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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 Faults | 109 | — | 2 | 24,382 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 44 | — | 1 | 2,733 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 33 | — | — | 20,588 mi | |
| Brakes | 29 | 1 | — | 2,736 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 28 | 1 | — | 4,162 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 27 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 17 | — | — | 1,504 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 15 | 2 | — | 3,400 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 14 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 12 | — | 1 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2025 RAM 1500
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~638,397 vehicles.
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."
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2025 RAM 1500 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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