KnownCarProblems2025 Ram 1500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 362 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Ram 1500, most often about the electrical (52% of complaints, typically around 5,500 miles). It is 11th of 15 1500 model years by number of complaints and has 8 recalls.
Most common 2025 Ram 1500 problems
Electrical
189 complaints · 52%Half of these problems showed up before 5,500 miles. Parts named most often: integrated trailer brake control, instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving out of the driveway of the residence at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated related to the trailer control module; however, a trailer was not attached to the vehicle during the failure. The warning lights were…
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the instrument panel became inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated that upon shifting from reverse(r) to drive(d), the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was restarted and shifted to drive(d), and the vehicle responded as…
Engine
80 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 6,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the engine experienced misfires during cold starts. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer on three separate occasions, where diagnostic trouble code: p0300 was retrieved, indicating random or multiple cylinder…
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle had been experiencing difficulty starting. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure could not be duplicated; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was…
Driver assistance
66 complaints · 18%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection, warnings, adaptive cruise control.
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that immediately after purchasing the vehicle, the contact experienced issues with the brakes. The contact stated that while driving at 80 MPH, several messages were displayed on the instrument panel. The ABS warning light and other unknown warning lights were…
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 made aware of the recall and informed the contact that parts were limited. The contact…
Lights
60 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 8,500 miles. Parts named most often: brake lights, turn signal.
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the trailer lights became inoperable. The contact stated that the trailer lights and trailer brake system failed to function properly. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 26v059000 (exterior…
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 unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that only one part was shipped to the dealer per week.…
Transmission
49 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 4,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the instrument panel became inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated that upon shifting from reverse(r) to drive(d), the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was restarted and shifted to drive(d), and the vehicle responded as…
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle several warning messages and lights had illuminated which included a flashing shifter light and on occasions the vehicle would not immediately start. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who performed a software update. After…
Brakes
43 complaints · 12%The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn to the left or the right. The contact depressed the brake pedal, and the pedal was very soft. The contact stated that there were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The…
The brake pedal goes to the floor when starting the truck. The dealer has confirmed it. It is available for inspection. My safety and others are in possible danger from failing brakes. The dealer has confirmed the problem. The manufacturer has been involved with the dealer. They opened a "star case" that has not…
Other or unspecified
37 complaints · 10%Fuel system
24 complaints · 7%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2025 Ram 1500 recalls
Backup camera: software
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The radio software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 24, 2026. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 83d. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on september 9, 2026.
Full defect summary
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."
Seat belts: anchorage
Risk: An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67d. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on august 6, 2026.
Full defect summary
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."
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning april 16, 2026.
Full defect summary
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."
Electrical: integrated trailer brake control
Risk: Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on february 10, 2026.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are b4c and b8c. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning december 4, 2025.
Full defect summary
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."
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: An incorrect tire pressure message may result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: software
Risk: Inoperative headlights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Stability control: electronic stability control (esc)
Risk: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Fca's number for this recall is 97b.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2025 Ram 1500
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ram 1500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (189 complaints, typically around 5,500 miles); engine (80 complaints, typically around 6,000 miles); driver assistance (66 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2025 Ram 1500 have?
- 8 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 1, 2026 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2025 a bad year for the Ram 1500?
- It is 11th of 15 1500 model years by number of complaints, with 362 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.