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2025 Ram 1500 Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 4.6× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
293Complaints
6Recalls
7Crashes
3Fires
2Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (50.2% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.

Electrical System complaints here are 4.6× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System147 · 50.2%RecalledRecall 25V826000 · Recall 26V225000
Engine55 · 18.8%No official action
Exterior Lighting41 · 14%RecalledRecall 24V942000 · Recall 26V059000
Power Train38 · 13%No official action
Service Brakes35 · 11.9%No official action
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking30 · 10.2%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM147 · 50.2%
ENGINE55 · 18.8%
POWER TRAIN38 · 13%
SERVICE BRAKES35 · 11.9%
Unspecified / other32 · 10.9%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING30 · 10.2%
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION20 · 6.8%
STEERING19 · 6.5%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS16 · 5.5%

Percentages are the share of the 293 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 6 campaigns

Wheels:hub

NHTSA campaign 24V794000 · 2024 · reported 10/24/2024

Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting:headlights

NHTSA campaign 24V942000 · 2024 · reported 12/19/2024

Inoperative headlights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

NHTSA campaign 25V231000 · 2025 · reported 04/10/2025

An incorrect tire pressure message may result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel

NHTSA campaign 25V826000 · 2025 · reported 12/01/2025

An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights

NHTSA campaign 26V059000 · 2026 · reported 02/02/2026

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel

NHTSA campaign 26V225000 · 2026 · reported 04/09/2026

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“UConnect "requires service" message since 2nd month of ownership. When this error activates, the Emergency call function becomes unoperational. Also, at times, the error popup…”NHTSA complaint 11673461 — filed 07/14/2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“Digital cluster freezes, beeps, goes blank except for check engine lights, and then resets. Turns back on for a few seconds and then repeats the…”NHTSA complaint 11670484 — filed 07/01/2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“Vehicle: 2025 Ram 1500 RHO (base trim) VIN: [XXX] Build Date: [XXX] Purchase Date: [XXX] Mileage at first occurrence: ≈ 40 miles (issue began immediately…”NHTSA complaint 11670135 — filed 06/30/2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ram 1500?

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 147 of 293 NHTSA complaints (50.2%), followed by engine (55), exterior lighting (41), power train (38). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2025 Ram 1500 have?

293 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 7 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 2 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2025 Ram 1500 have any recalls?

Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 24V794000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2025 Ram 1500's reported problems?

2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.