DT · first-year watch
2026 Ram 1500, day 381
- 96complaints since Sep 16, 2025
- 7recalls
- 3involved a crash
- 3,100median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 25, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
Changed since August
- 16 new complaints in September, mostly about electrical, engine 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.
- 7th most complaints of the 79 2026 models on this site.
What is your 1500 doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2026 model year.
What's been reported
NHTSA's own component codes. One report can cite several.
- Electrical47
- Other16
- Engine10
- Transmission and drivetrain9
- Brakes9
- Exterior Lighting9
- Windshield and wipers6
- Collision avoidance5
Problems so far
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 28 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 9 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 7 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 5 reports
Recent reports
“Service Airbag System warning came on 1500 miles in while on vacation. Pregnant wife and 2 year old in the truck. Took the truck to the dealer and the Occupant Classification Control Module was shorted out. Vehicle has been in the shop for 12 days and counting.”
Filed Jul 10, 2026
“While driving the driver instrument cluster screen went black. After approximately 10 seconds the theft alarm arm red light went red. Then the TPMS tire warning light lit. Then the instrument cluster screen went back to normal operation.”
Filed Mar 7, 2026
“The 2026 RHO is pulling to the right every time you accelerate the gas pedal. I took in to the Dodge dealership to check it out. They did an alignment check and adjusted. Went on a test drive with the mechanic and did a drive on street and highway. The mechanic noticed the vehicle pulling to right. We went on a test drive three more times but no change with adjustments made by the mechanic.”
Filed Jan 30, 2026
“I've owned the truck for only a short period of time. Sometimes when I park it, the truck will not allow me to rengage drive or reverse. Its stuck, as if the parking break is on or some safety feature is locking it from moving. One time it cleared by pulling the parking break after I turned it on an off, the other by turning on an off the lane safety/assit button on top of the instrument panel.”
Filed Jan 5, 2026
At a glance
- Next to the 2024
- The 2026 is too new for a fair per-year comparison. It has 96 complaints so far; the 2024, on sale longer, has 74.
- Top problem
- Infotainment leads with 28 of the 96 complaints (29%), ahead of brake wear at 9. Too few of the infotainment reports give a mileage to say when it starts.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 5 of the 96 complaints (5%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 3 reports mention a crash, 1 mentions a fire and 2 people were hurt.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Infotainment, the one problem here with enough reports to check, has a recall on the same system (25V-826 and 26V-225). A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Every complaint so far came in during 2025. So far in 2026, 86 more have come in.
Service bulletins for the 2026 Ram 1500
Ram filed 324 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2026 Ram 1500. 40 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 19 bulletins · 28 complaints
Flash: Electronic Shift Module (ESM) Updates Customers may comment on one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● Shifter is unresponsive. ● Unable to start the vehicle. ● “Service Shifter” message displayed in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC).
Service Air Suspension Message Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● "Service Air Suspension" warning message after altering ride height using the digital buttons on the Display Screen Module (DSM).
17 more on this problem
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.
Navigation Won't Load On Home/Split Screen Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● Factory navigation won't load on the Home/Split screen Fig. 1.
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.
Service Air Suspension Message Customers may experience the following: ● Customer may experience a "Service Air Suspension" warning message after altering ride height using the digital buttons on the Radio Screen.
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 the following: SYMPTOM: ● **Excessive Ignition Off Draw (IOD) on 12v vehicle battery if keys are left within proximity range.** This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly ...
R1H Radio USB Update to U39P.2 Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ? Navigation highly inaccurate. ? Compass intermittently shows "--" in cluster. ? Navigation stuck at the same location. ? Screen OFF hard key inoperative. This
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 the following: SYMPTOM: ● 12V vehicle battery dies if keys are left within proximity range.
Plus 7 older ones not listed here.
Infotainment screen freezes or goes black 1 bulletin · 11 complaints
Cluster Display Goes Blank Intermittently
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 6 bulletins · 9 complaints
Brake Fluid Leak At The Brake System Control Module 2 (BSCM2) The customer may comment the following: SYMPTOM: ● Drops of brake fluid are on the ground. This bulletin involves tightening two BSCM2 brake line fittings.
Whoosh Or Click Noise Heard From Brake Assembly eBooster When Pressing Brake Pedal And After A Recent Repair.
4 more on this problem
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C0050-00-Brake System Hydraulic Leak Set After Recent Repair.
Antilock Brake (ABS) Light On. Intermittent Or Implausible Wheel Speed Sensor Signal Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
ESC Light Illuminated. DTC C1252-92 VACUUM PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT And Or P258B ELECTRONIC VACUUM PUMP PERFORMANCE
C0044-00-BRAKE PRESSURE SENSOR 1 (MODULE Brake System Control 2 (BSCM 2))
Check engine light or misfire 14 bulletins · 7 complaints
Mil On/Check Engine Lamp (CEL) On, Engine Runs Rough
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 ...
12 more on this problem
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 ...
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.
Flash: Electronic Shift Module (ESM) 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): ● P0607-00 - ECU Internal ...
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.
Blocked Make-Up Air (MUA) Solenoid Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● P051B-00 - Crankcase Pressure Sensor Circuit ...
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)
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates 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): ● P2C90-00 - Crankcase Ventilation System - ...
The ambient temperature sensor mounted on the mirror may read higher than expected, sensor must NOT be removed before reviewing the following cases.
Plus 2 older ones not listed here.
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 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. 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: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 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 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The headlight wiring may cause the parking lights and daytime running lights to flicker on and off, or fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 62D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 9, 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.
All 7 recalls on the 2026 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 2026 Ram 1500?
Infotainment, with 28 of the 96 complaints.
At what mileage do 2026 Ram 1500 problems start?
Of the 15 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 3,000 miles and half by about 3,000.
How many 2026 Ram 1500 complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
5 of them (5%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for infotainment on the 2026 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.