2025 Ram 1500 Problems
What owners have reported about the 2025 Ram 1500, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2025 Ram 1500 a good year?
It's one of the better years for the 1500. Owners have filed 360 complaints with NHTSA, the 11th most of 15 1500 model years. The most reported problems involve the electrical system, engine and lights.
360 complaints 8 recalls, 1 can stall 11th worst of 15 1500 years
Top 2025 Ram 1500 problems
Electrical problems
187 complaints (52%) name the electrical system, most often the integrated trailer brake control and instrument cluster / panel.
Engine problems
79 complaints (22%) name the engine, most often the exhaust system.
Lighting problems
59 complaints (16%) name the lights, most often the brake lights and turn signal.
Emergency braking problems
51 complaints (14%) name the emergency braking system, most often the automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (36 of 360). The amber line is the middle value, about 6,000 miles.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2025 Ram 1500 recalls
Software
A radio software error may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility." A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The radio software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge.
Recall 26V560000 · Sep 2026Anchorage
Can stallThe second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge.
Recall 26V495000 · Jul 2026Instrument cluster / panel
A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards numbers 102, "Transmission Shift Position Sequence," 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems for Light Vehicles," 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System," and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge.
Recall 26V225000 · Apr 2026Integrated trailer brake control, Turn signal
Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail. 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge.
Recall 26V059000 · Feb 2026Instrument cluster / panel
A software error may cause the instrument panel cluster display to be blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect." An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel software or replace the instrument panel cluster, as necessary, free of charge. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are B4C and B8C.
Recall 25V826000 · Dec 2025Instrument cluster / panel, Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
A software error may cause an incorrect tire inflation pressure message to display on the instrument panel. An incorrect tire pressure message may result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge.
Recall 25V231000 · Apr 2025Headlights, Software
Incorrect headlight module software may cause the headlights to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Inoperative headlights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the headlight module software, free of charge.
Recall 24V942000 · Dec 2024Hub
The front wheel hub encoder rings may be damaged, which can disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems." Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front wheel bearing hub assembly, as necessary free of charge.
Recall 24V794000 · Oct 2024Get an email when your 2025 Ram 1500 gets a new recall
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1500 years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
2025 Ram 1500 problems by system
Common questions
Is the 2025 Ram 1500 a reliable year?
It's one of the better years for the 1500. Owners have filed 360 complaints with NHTSA, the 11th most of 15 1500 model years. The most reported problems involve the electrical system, engine and lights.
What are the most common 2025 Ram 1500 problems?
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system, engine, lights and emergency braking system. 187 complaints (52%) name the electrical system, most often the integrated trailer brake control and instrument cluster / panel.
At what mileage do 2025 Ram 1500 electrical system problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 4,000–19,000 miles, with a middle value near 6,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2025 Ram 1500 have?
8. Software (26V560000); Anchorage (26V495000); Instrument cluster / panel (26V225000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2025 Ram 1500?
Ask for service records covering the electrical system, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2009, 2024 and 2026 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.