2026 Ram 1500: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 43 complaints
43
Total Complaints
Electrical System
Top Issue
0
Crash Reports

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Electrical System
18
Unknown Or Other
6
Exterior Lighting
5
Body
3
Service Brakes
3
Power Train
2
Visibility/Wiper
2
Integrated Trailer Brake Control
2
Suspension
1
Steering
1

Severity Assessment

0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"Parasitic draw that causes batteries to die over night. This also affects manager features like air bag sensors, parking sensors, and dash display."
"September 18 my vehicle had 948 mikes on it. After driving 17 gps miles vehicle Milage had advanced to 965. After returning to vehicle the Milage had changed to 950. Also Trip A changed from 102 to 89. I’ve been noticing my gas Milage don’t make sense as the vehicle only would show 7-8 mp..."
"Warning light ILLUMINATION unavailable required service"

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

MI: 10 NY: 9 TX: 5 FL: 3 OH: 3 MA: 2 PA: 2 UT: 2 VA: 1 KS: 1

Ram 1500 — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
2009470
201062932
20131532103
20142328148
20151903113
20161990122
20171126109
201886234
20192036103
202084235
2021105437
202289936
202327519
20241086
20253978

Active Recalls (2)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

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