2025 RAM 1500 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 RAM 1500. Part of Generation 5 — 2019–present.

20242026
Complaints
430
Crashes
8
Fires
4
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2025 RAM 1500 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1109 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:24,382 mi
Fires:2
#244 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:2,733 mi
Fires:1
#333 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Avg mileage:20,588 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 RAM 1500.

Electrical Faults
109
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
24,382
Engine Problems
44
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
2,733
Headlight/Taillight Failures
33
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
20,588
Brakes
29
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
2,736
Transmission / Drivetrain
28
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
4,162
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
27
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
1,504
Steering Defects
15
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
3,400
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2025 RAM 1500

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~638,397 vehicles.

26V225000Instrument Cluster
~65,348 affected

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."

26V059000Exterior Lighting:brake Lights · Exterior Lighting:turn Signal · Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control
~456,287 affected

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.

25V826000Instrument Cluster
~72,509 affected

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."

25V231000Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · Instrument Cluster
~10,423 affected

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.

24V942000Electrical System:software · Exterior Lighting:headlights
~53 affected

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."

24V794000Electronic Stability Control · Wheels:hub
~33,777 affected

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

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2025 RAM 1500 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2025 RAM 1500 has 430 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 109 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2025 RAM 1500?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (109 complaints, avg 24,382 mi); Engine Problems (44 complaints, avg 2,733 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (33 complaints, avg 20,588 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 RAM 1500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 13,563 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2025 RAM 1500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2025 RAM 1500 include 8 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2025 RAM 1500 have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 638,397 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2025 RAM 1500?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full RAM 1500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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