2025 Ram 1500: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 397 complaints
397
Total Complaints
5,000mi
Median Mileage
Electrical System
Top Issue
8
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
1,504
25th Percentile
5,000
Median Mileage
13,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Electrical System
97
Engine
42
Power Train
28
Automatic Emergency Braking
27
Service Brakes
27
Exterior Lighting
25
Unknown Or Other
24
Blind Spot Detection
16
Steering
15
Warnings
13
Severity Assessment
8
Crashes
4
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"Engine light comes on every time I put gas in the capless gas tank. Itâs a brand new truck, only put gas in 3 times since owning it and engine light has come on each time, light goes off when gas level reaches around 1/2 a tank. Paid short of $60,000 for the truck should not be happening."
"Front and back sensors are not working on brand new 2025 Ram 1500 bighorn. Dealership unable to fix it because itâs too new and parts are not available"
"Front and back sensors are not working on brand new 2025 Ram 1500 bighorn. Dealership unable to fix it because itâs too new and parts are not available"
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Electrical System
97 complaints
25th: 3,200 mi
Median: 6,000 mi
75th: 17,000 mi
Engine
42 complaints
Median: 1,200 mi
Power Train
28 complaints
Median: 2,000 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
FL: 48
TX: 44
NY: 27
NC: 25
MI: 21
WI: 19
LA: 16
GA: 13
NE: 12
AR: 12
Ram 1500 — Other Years
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Active Recalls (5)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Hub
Campaign 24V794000 | 24/10/2024
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Headlights
Campaign 24V942000 | 19/12/2024
Inoperative headlights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Campaign 25V231000 | 10/04/2025
An incorrect tire pressure message may result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Campaign 25V826000 | 01/12/2025
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.
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
Brake Lights
Campaign 26V059000 | 02/02/2026
Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash.
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
Maintain Your Electrical System
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Clean battery terminals annually with baking soda and water
- Replace the battery every 3-5 years before it leaves you stranded
- Don't leave accessories running with the engine off
- Check for corroded ground connections if you have intermittent electrical issues
- Replace dim headlights promptly — they're a safety issue and a wiring symptom
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28