DT · first-year watch
2025 Ram 1500, day 841
- 354complaints since Jun 13, 2024
- 8recalls
- 9involved a crash
- 5,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 29, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
Changed since August
- 27 new complaints in September, mostly about electrical, exterior lighting and transmission and drivetrain.
- Recall 26V-560 on backup camera, filed Sep 1, 2026.
- Nothing filed yet on sticky steering, transmission failure, engine failure or fire.
- 2nd most complaints of the 36 2025 models on this site.
What is your 1500 doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2025 model year.
What's been reported
NHTSA's own component codes. One report can cite several.
- Electrical182
- Engine76
- Collision avoidance73
- Exterior Lighting59
- Transmission and drivetrain48
- Brakes43
- Other36
- Lane keeping36
Problems so far
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 54 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 51 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 43 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 37 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 36 reports
- Multiple warning lights come on at once 20 reports
- Forward collision warning goes off or the camera drops out 19 reports
- Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 16 reports
Recent reports
“Misfire code check engine light on now once before only 4000 miles insturment panel went black odometer will flash one day the locks would not work Help”
Filed Mar 13, 2026
“Transmission continues to shift poorly - will not shift to 8th at speeds over 55 MPH, drops from 8th to 7th continuously. Has been to the shop 2 May 2025 - flashed the transmission, 8 Sep 2025 flashed the transmission, 20 Jan 2026 updated transmission. Updates work for short periods of time. Truck only has 11769 miles”
Filed Feb 2, 2026
“Dash cluster blacks out. Have taken to two different dealerships and told can not replicate. Started at 1200 miles. Safety issues makes it hazardous to drive. Transmission fails to shift to 8th gear. Can be at 70 MPH and stays in 7th gear. Two dealerships not resolved. Last dealership followed service bulletin and updated transmission. Appears not to have worked”
Filed Sep 11, 2025
“Vehicle dies while at idle and shifts into park. Only 14000 miles. Dangerous in traffic.”
Filed Mar 25, 2025
At a glance
- Next to the 2024
- The 2025 is too new for a fair per-year comparison. It has 354 complaints so far; the 2024, on sale longer, has 74.
- Top problem
- Two problems run close. Infotainment has 54 complaints and stalling has 51, out of 354 in all. Infotainment tends to show up early. Of the 12 owners who gave a mileage for it, half were under about 6,000 miles and a quarter under about 3,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 14 of the 354 complaints (4%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, a little under the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 9 reports mention a crash, 3 mention a fire and 2 people were hurt.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Infotainment has a recall on the same system (25V-826 and 26V-225). Stalling and brake wear have none. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Complaints are still climbing. 2025 brought 153, the most of any year so far. So far in 2026, 184 more have come in.
Service bulletins for the 2025 Ram 1500
Ram filed 580 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2025 Ram 1500. 82 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 31 bulletins · 54 complaints
Power Tailgate Module (PTGM) Setting In Radio Reverts Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● PTGM setting in radio reverts back to Auto mode after selecting Manual mode.
Digital Key Control Module (DKCM) SOP 5.0 FOTA Backup Release The customer may comment on the following: ● Customer unable to add digital key to the vehicle / Customer not able to pair phone in the digital key app.
29 more on this problem
Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data).
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Flicker Turn By Turn The customer may experience flickering on their Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) when the turn-by-turn feature is enabled. This issue occurs when using Google Maps for Navigation via CarPlay
Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Updates Customer may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● **Excessive Ignition Off Draw (IOD) on 12v vehicle battery if keys are left within proximity range.** (NA vehicles only).
Aux Switches Below Radio Screen Do Not Work.
Traffic Sign Assist Unavailable – Service Required The customer may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● “Traffic Sign Assist Unavailable – Service Required” message and icon displays on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC).
Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Updates Customer may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● **12V vehicle battery dies if keys are left within proximity range (NA vehicles only).** ● RFHM software update fails when attempting to perform ...
Active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00, B1A15-00, B1A16-00, and B1A17-00 in The Radio Frequency Hub (RFH)
Uconnect Box Requires Service, Please Visit an Authorized Dealer Message on Display Message With DTCs B1498-13, B1498-19 or B1570-93
If the DTC B1E21-96: Backup Battery-Component Internal Failure is active and customer states Popup message will show at the radio: "Battery of Uconnect Box requires service. SOS call and related functions may be unavailable.
Radio Over The Air (FOTA) Update from U31.42 to U35.26 Software Version he customer may experience one or more of the following: ● When selecting the "Ride Height" setting for the air suspension in the radio there is no feedback on the radio screen to ...
Plus 19 older ones not listed here.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 6 bulletins · 43 complaints
Whoosh Or Click Noise Heard From Brake Assembly eBooster When Pressing Brake Pedal And After A Recent Repair.
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C0050-00-Brake System Hydraulic Leak Set After Recent Repair.
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ESC Light Illuminated. DTC C1252-92 VACUUM PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT And Or P258B ELECTRONIC VACUUM PUMP PERFORMANCE
Diagnostic Strategies For Brake System Control Module (BSCM) Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) (DTC).
C0044-00-BRAKE PRESSURE SENSOR 1 (MODULE Brake System Control 2 (BSCM 2))
Squeak Noise From Brake Pedal When Pressed And Or Released.
Check engine light or misfire 17 bulletins · 37 complaints
Mil On/Check Engine Lamp (CEL) On, Engine Runs Rough
Fuel Delivery Module Before replacing the fuel module for DTCs P0461 and P062A and other not start, long crank, fuel gauge accuracy and drivability issues, the technician should disconnect the electrical connector at the pump and perform a visual inspection ...
15 more on this problem
P000B Bank 1 Cam 2 Position Slow Response - Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) - Check Engine Light (CEL)
Camshaft cap bolts within the cylinder head assembly may cause damage to other components. DO NOT replace entire long block when only left OR right cylinder heads need to be replaced.
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● **P0111-00 - Intake Air ...
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) Sets Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) B1A7D-2A, U103C-00, or B1A7D-01, P05BD-00
P0607 stored in the ESM (Electronic Shifter Module)
The ambient temperature sensor mounted on the mirror may read higher than expected, sensor must NOT be removed before reviewing the following cases.
2024-2025 DT with DTC P0070 OR P0073 If Mirror Ambient Temperature Sensor (AATS) isnot reading temp correctly or setting DTC P0073, P0070 - allow the sensor to updateproperly by driving the vehicle at highway speeds (above 20 MPH) for several miles ...
Dealer technicians have reported failures involving camshaft cap bolts breaking within the cylinder head assembly. This can lead to damage to camshaft towers, camshafts, and other cylinder head components.
Please refer SOL "S2508000083" published in October 2025. DO NOT REPLACE KIN/ignition switch module PN 68548293A*, 68548293A*, 68595832AA due to stored RFH DTC B1A7D-2A: Start Button-Stuck, P05BD: STOP-START MODE SWITCH RANGE/PERFORMANCE Please do not replace ...
Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) Software Update Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
Plus 5 older ones not listed here.
Battery dies or the car will not start 11 bulletins · 36 complaints
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) Software Update Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
Depleted 12v Battery - Front Axle Disconnect (FAD) Cycling With Ignition OFF Customers may experience one or more of the following: ● Battery is depleted, vehicle does not start.
9 more on this problem
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
Telematics Box Module (TBM) Backup Battery Replacement When DTC B1E21 Is Present Technicians may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● B1E21-96 - Backup ...
Telematics Box Module (TBM) Backup Battery Replacement When DTC B1E21 Is Present echnicians may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● B1E21-96 - Backup Battery ...
Flash: Body Control Module (BCM) Updates Customers may experience one or more of the following: ● The battery is draining from interior lighting. ● Lock/unlock may not work on the key FOB.
Unable To Start Vehicle - Shifter Inoperable Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● B2199-16 - Battery Voltage-circuit Voltage ...
In case of TPMS concerns, please follow the below: - Verify that the 12V Vehicle battery is good, as low or dead batteries may cause TPMS to not function as designed. - In case of Tire Rotation or Tire Change for Sensata TPM sensors.
False fails on PCR, DBSM and PDCs Stuck Closed or open diagnostics, DTC P2AF5 or P2AF6, leading to NTF and unnecessary replacements. Current controls are not robust against depleted auxiliary battery condition. Please follow SOL S2508000031.
Battery Drain Suspected or "Identified" From USB or Media Hub
Drained Battery, Low System Voltage, Battery Not Charging, High System Voltage
Engine misfire 10 bulletins · 17 complaints
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire.
GMET6 SO MIL Changes At Elevation Above 1,000 FT Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P0300-00 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire.
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CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION NORTH AMERICA Purge Valve Hose SYMPTOM DESCRIPTION The purge valve hose on about 15,000 of the above vehicles may become disconnected from the intake manifold or the purge solenoid. This condition can cause an engine misfire, rough running and hard starting.
Disconnected Purge Line Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P0300-00 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire.
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire.
Misfire Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), Rough Idle, Valvetrain Noise Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P0301 - Cylinder 1 ...
3.6L PSU Long Block Misfire DTC codes and/or rough idle and/or valvetrain noise. Refer to SOL # S2509000004. It is also important to confirm that the vehicle being repaired has the latest calibration/software update for oil pump operation mode (high pressure ...
Misfire DTCs, Rough Idle, Valvetrain Noise
Flash: Ignition System Control Module (ISCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle mustexhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P0305-00 - Cylinder 5 Misfire.
3.6L PSU Long Block Misfire DTC codes and/or rough idle and/or valvetrain noise. These conditions may be related to worn intake camshaft high lift lobe(s), and intake rocker arm(s) high lift slider. High mileage failure (10,000-60,000 miles). 1.
Infotainment screen freezes or goes black 1 bulletin · 14 complaints
Cluster Display Goes Blank Intermittently
Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 5 bulletins · 12 complaints
Flash: Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Module Updates Customers may comment on one or more of the following: ● The steering feels heavy while returning steering wheel to center during a lower speed turn.
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C221F-00, C2223-00, C221C-00, C0051-54 Present After Electric Power Steering (EPS) Replacement.
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Replacement Electric Power Steering (EPS) Setting C221C 00 ECU Flash Required.
Flash: Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Module Updates Customers may comment on the following: ● The steering feels heavy while returning steering wheel to center during a lower speed turn. ● The vehicles pulls slightly at highway speeds.
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Flash Not Available Setting C221C-00 ECU Flash Required
Headlights too dim or fail 1 bulletin · 11 complaints
Rain Sensing Auto Wipers and Auto on Head Lamps Inoperative
Recalls
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: The radio software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be 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.
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."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
All 8 recalls on the 2025 Ram 1500, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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The log
Complaints by the month NHTSA received them, newest first. Blue bars mark a month with a recall or an investigation.
Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2025 Ram 1500?
Infotainment, with 54 of the 354 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 6,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2025 Ram 1500 problems start?
Of the 65 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 3,000 miles and half by about 5,000.
How many 2025 Ram 1500 complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
14 of them (4%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for infotainment on the 2025 Ram 1500?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls on the same system: 25V-826 and 26V-225. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.