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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2025 RAM 1500 problems & reliability

344 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 RAM 1500, alongside 8 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.

Owner complaints
344
Recall campaigns
8
Fire reports
3 (1%)
Crash reports
9 (3%)

Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.

NCAP overall rating
Not rated
NHTSA 5-star program
EPA fuel economy
19–22 MPG combined
City 19 · highway 25 (typical trim)
Service bulletins (TSBs)
580
Manufacturer communications on file
Defect investigations
0
NHTSA ODI probes naming this model year

2 complaints report injuries (2 injured).

Most reported problems

ComponentComplaints
Electrical System177
Engine66
Exterior Lighting57
Forward Collision Avoidance49
Power Train44
Service Brakes40
Unknown / Other35
Lane Departure32
Steering22
Fuel/propulsion System21

Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

All 24 reported components →

Common symptoms owners describe

Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.

Mileage when problems occurred

Among the 35 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 5,800 miles (middle 50% between 3,345 and 16,000 miles).

under 20k
28
20–40k
4
40–60k
1
60–80k
0
80–100k
0
100–150k
1
150k+
1

Complaints by incident year

24
25
26

What owners report

  • After towing module recall completed, the trailer towing light comes On showing up on the dash board in yellow requesting setup, then fades off. Twice happened. Folding mirror required three depressions of folding mirror button to open. Back up camera fails and shows blue screen, no back up image. 5 times since…

    Electrical System · filed Sep 17, 2026

  • In certain instances while breaking during the day and night the headlights flash on and off. This has happened several times during the day and twice at night while my family was in the truck.

    Exterior Lighting · filed Sep 16, 2026

  • I received the notification for a recall on the car, took to a dealership for repair but the dealership said the recall repair is incomplete, remedy not yet available

    Back Over Prevention · filed Sep 16, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Technical service bulletins

580 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2025 RAM 1500. The 10 most recent:

  • Engine PNs: MY 24-26 WD/DT (5.7L) Code P00B is being misdiagnosed and incorrect parts are being installed causing over repair. Refer to SOL S2609000006 The IAFM Foam Engine Valley Cover (PN 53013735AB) does not provide…

    9100898 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 8, 2026

  • Switch - Tailgate Handle Prior to replacing the Tailgate Handle Switch, please review MasterTech Article - Tailgate Handle Inoperative.

    9100892 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 2, 2026

  • Mil On/Check Engine Lamp (CEL) On, Engine Runs Rough

    S2418000012 REV.C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 31, 2026

  • MODULE Air Bag Control CAUTION: If ORC contains active or stored B2207 DTC AND the vehicle contains a Pulse module (or other 3rd party non-approved devices, see below for more details) - DO NOT SUBMIT ORC WARRANTY…

    9100867 Rev 1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 31, 2026

  • Sunroof Assy Sunroof glass and/or sunshade cannot open/close (inoperative). 1. Please follow the service procedure: 08-Electrical/8N - Power Systems/ Power Top, Sunroof/ Diagnosis and Testing. 2. If sunroof motors…

    9100886 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 28, 2026

  • 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 -…

    18-077-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 19, 2026

  • PUMP, Auxiliary Coolant, High Temperature Before replacing the High Temperature Auxiliary Coolant Pump, please perform the following steps: 1) Key ON/OFF and let the after-run pump run for at least 20 minutes before…

    9100861 Rev 4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 18, 2026

  • Motor - window regulator

    114072 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 17, 2026

  • Motor - window regulator

    114073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 17, 2026

  • Front Passenger Display Module Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders, Warranty, Mopar, Customer Pay and Service Contract. Order "68" part number for New, Unsold units only.

    9100879 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 7, 2026

TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.

Safety recalls

The 2025 RAM 1500 has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.

Check whether your specific vehicle is affected

Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.

Check VIN on NHTSA →

Buying a used 2025 RAM 1500?

  • · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
  • · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
  • · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 5,800 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.
About this data. Complaint figures come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation consumer complaint database and count unique complaints (one per NHTSA case number). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and are not independently verified; complaint volume also reflects how many of these vehicles are on the road. Recall data comes from the official NHTSA recall database. This page is not affiliated with RAM or NHTSA.