2026 RAM 2500 problems & reliability
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2026 RAM 2500, alongside 6 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.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes → | 11 | 52% |
| Electrical System | 9 | 43% |
| Engine | 4 | 19% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 10% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 10% |
| Power Train | 2 | 10% |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 5% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
What owners report
“Stellantis issued a STAR service order regarding the digital rearview mirror not operating. I bought my truck in April of 2026 and the mirror was inoperable. Ram dealers have had the truck in the shop for over 10 weeks and cannot fix this safety issue. A STAR number and two claims numbers have been assigned…”
Electrical System · filed Jul 28, 2026
“The contact owns a 2026 RAM 2500. The contact stated that they had just purchased the vehicle and while driving on the high way at 65 MPH the infotainment system failed and would not function as it should, the contact mentioned that the GPS and hands free calling are paramount to the their safety while utilizing the…”
Electrical System · filed Jul 15, 2026
“I was towing my 21-foot boat on a trailer equipped with surge brakes while driving down a slight downhill grade. As I approached a stop sign and applied the brakes, the brake pedal felt extremely spongy. I had to press the pedal all the way to the floor, and the truck still would not stop as expected. After that…”
Service Brakes · filed Jul 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
197 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2026 RAM 2500. The 10 most recent:
Flash: Electronic Shift Module (ESM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● U1057-00 -…
08-302-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 2026
Module & module kit - fuel pump/level unit
113783 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 30, 2026
Sensor - turbocharger speed
113744 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2026
Sensor - turbocharger speed
113742 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2026
HEADLAMP - NONE
113546 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 23, 2026
HEADLAMP - NONE
113547 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 23, 2026
Flash: DEF Dosing Control Unit (DCU) Software 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…
08-286-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 18, 2026
Air Handling Performance Test (APT) Availability In wiTECH Technicians may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic…
08-272-26 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 17, 2026
LAMP – TAIL
113137 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 15, 2026
Instrument Cluster Fuel and Coolant Temperature Gauge Do Not Reset To The Home Position And Show Incorrect Values
S2508000109 REV.B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 14, 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 2026 RAM 2500 has 6 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 2026 RAM 2500?
- · 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.