2025 RAM 1500 problems & reliability
303 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 RAM 1500, alongside 7 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
2 complaints report injuries (2 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 153 | 50% |
| Engine → | 58 | 19% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance → | 47 | 16% |
| Exterior Lighting → | 45 | 15% |
| Power Train → | 39 | 13% |
| Service Brakes → | 36 | 12% |
| Unknown OR Other | 33 | 11% |
| Lane Departure → | 31 | 10% |
| Steering → | 19 | 6% |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 17 | 6% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Mileage when problems occurred
Half of the failures with a reported odometer reading occurred by 5,654 miles (middle 50% between 3,318 and 14,750 miles), based on 30 complaints that included mileage.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“The emergency braking system initiated during operating my vehicle (has done it 3 times) for no reason. It locks up my engine and will not let me operate the vehicle. The software went crazy with warnings. Would not allow me to turn off the engine. It acted like it thought I was having a front end collision. I…”
Forward Collision Avoidance · filed Aug 5, 2026
“The dealer replaced the brake tow module the end of June and I was still getting trailer warning lights afterwards and took it back to the dealer and they said everything is fine found no problems that it was possible the trailer hitch was sticking out to far and maybe the sensors were randomly picking up the trailer…”
Service Brakes · filed Jul 27, 2026
“I purchased a new 2025 Ram 1500. Within the first week of ownership, the vehicle developed repeated engine misfires, check engine lights, and electrical issues, including a dead battery. The vehicle was repaired multiple times under warranty. The engine later suffered an internal failure that required complete engine…”
Power Train · filed Jul 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
570 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2025 RAM 1500. The 10 most recent:
Flash: Brake System Control Module (BSCM) Updates **Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● Warning message "Selec-Speed Unavailable" appears in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) when trying…
08-305-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 2026
MODULE Air Bag Control Please ensure vehicle voltage is within specified limits. Most faults will store after an ignition cycle if the vehicle voltage is within specified limits. Check TERMINAL RETENTION ON CONNECTOR C1…
9100867 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 30, 2026
PUMP, Auxiliary Coolant Before replacing the 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 moving on to step #2. 2) Inspect the…
9100861 Rev 3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2026
Gear kit - ring and pinion
113672 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 23, 2026
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…
18-072-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2026
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…
18-071-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2026
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) Software Update Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation SYMPTOM: the…
08-283-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 17, 2026
PUMP, Auxiliary Coolant Before replacing the 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 moving on to step #2. 2) Inspect the…
9100861 Rev 1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 16, 2026
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Digital Key Control Module (DKCM) SOP 5.0 FOTA Only The customer may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: ● Smart Phone As Key does not work. ● Unable to pair their device…
08-278-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 15, 2026
Instrumental Panel Cluster (IPC) Mechanical Gauge Stuck, Inaccurate
S2608000032 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 10, 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 7 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.
- · Owners most often reported problems around 5,654 miles — budget accordingly if the car is approaching that mileage.