Twice within 3 weeks my truck has shifted to Park when starting to accelerate coming out of a stop, both times while at a stop sign. No indication or warnings.
The worst 2025 Ram 1500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Electrical199
- Engine83
- Driver assistance80
- Lights61
- Transmission52
- Brakes46
- Fuel system24
- Steering22
- Acceleration15
- Visibility12
- Seat belts7
- Airbags6
- Wheels4
- Body3
- Locks2
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2025 Ram 1500
Check engine light 49Misfire 18Stalling 18Warning lights 16Brake failure 15Headlights 15Loss of power 15Backup camera 14Adaptive cruise 13Screen failure 13Key fob 11Power steering loss 11Won't start 11Battery drain 10Start-stop 10ABS 9Lane assist 8Pulling 7Won't shift 7Door locks 6Jerking 6Grinding brakes 5Collision warning 5Hesitation 5
Trouble codes owners of the 2025 Ram 1500 mention
P0300 6P0336 2
Recalls 8
Back over prevention: software
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. 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."
- Risk
- A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The radio software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 83D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on on September 9, 2026.
Recall number 26V560000 · Recall details
Seat belts: rear/other: anchorage
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The 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."
- Risk
- An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on on August 6, 2026.
Recall number 26V495000 · Recall details
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. 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."
- Risk
- An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. FCA's number for this recall is 35D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on beginning April 16, 2026.
Recall number 26V225000 · Recall details
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 became searchable on on February 10, 2026.
Recall number 26V059000 · Recall details
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Ram Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. 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."
- Risk
- An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 B8C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on beginning December 4, 2025.
Recall number 25V826000 · Recall details
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles. A software error may cause an incorrect tire inflation pressure message to display on the instrument panel.
- Risk
- An incorrect tire pressure message may result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 25V231000 · Recall details
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. 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."
- Risk
- Inoperative headlights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 24V942000 · Recall details
Electronic stability control (ESC)
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles. 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."
- Risk
- Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 24V794000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Ram 1500 600
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Emissions Recall 13D
- Warranty Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 5
- Warranty Newsletter Volume 10 Issue 8_ID
- "Warranty operations newsletter volume 10, issue 8"
- The Customer May Find The Following Symptoms: Left/Right Front/Rear Button(s) Stuck Down
- Gear motor - transfer case
- MIL-On After a Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement
- The Customer States There Is a Blinking Odometer
- Oil filter If an engine oil leak develops from gasket of a newly installed MOPAR engine oil filter, please...
- Trailer Reverse Steering Control Radio Soft Button Blinks Even Without a User-Initiated Calibration
2025 Ram 1500 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6‑cyl Hybrid | RWD | 20 | 25-26 | 22-23 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | RWD | 18 | 25 | 21 |
| 3.6L 6‑cyl Hybrid | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 14-17 | 16-24 | 15-19 |
What 2025 Ram 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Audio system malfunction, EXTREME loud static emitted in cabin. No volume, track, source selections on any controls stopped it. Turning off center console display was the only solution. Completely random, extremely jarring. Would be equivalent to an airhorn in the cabin. Louder than the radio. Traumatic, passengers in car were shaken up, even causing my mother to cry and my wife to not want to ride in the vehicle afterwards. Occurred twice. Dealer blew it off the first time. Second time they think they found a loose connector for internal audio amplifier. Has been silent until recently started 'chirping' the loud noise, but not sustained just a quick intermittent static pop. Terrified to drive. I can provide dashcam video with audio of the second instance.
I started having problems almost immediately. The screen would turn blue. The radio would come on in another language. Then came the body-panel issues, water intrusion, vibration, steering and suspension concerns, the truck going into four-wheel drive without me commanding it, noises during turns and acceleration, the steering wheel pulling, problems with the instrument cluster, Uconnect messages and repeated electronic issues. The body panels kept shifting. Eventually they began contacting each other and damaging themselves. The mileage intervals between required body panel re-alignments progressively collapsed over time—from 8,886 miles to 12,522 mi to 13,804 mi and then 14,030 mi. At one point it locked into four-wheel drive while we were driving and had to be towed. I sent information I had found while researching issues involving trucks manufactured during the same timeframe. They dismissed it and then torqued the frame bolts to OEM specification, but despite my requests, I was never provided documentation showing that the frame or structure had actually been measured first. After this most recent repair, I grounded the vehicle at the dealership and started putting the records together. I obtained concealed Inv's showing my vehicle identified as non-conformant 15 months earlier. I started comparing that documentation with what I had been told and what appeared on other repair records. I found pre-purchase documents, including multiple concealed pre-sale electrical repair records and Safety Recall 97B (the federal safety agency Campaign 24V‑794) labeled on consumer facing documents as "brakes". I am recovering from cervical spine surgery and have experienced significant symptoms my doctors could not explain, yet my medical documentation repeatedly stated symptoms were worse while driving. whole-body vibration has been confirmed by my doctor as matching my unusual symptoms. And a manufacturer field technician who performed an unapproved software flash while the vehicle is grounded.
**2025 Ram 1500 Warlock – Complete Electrical Shutdown During Automatic Start/Stop Restart** My 2025 Ram 1500 Warlock, equipped with the 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo engine, has approximately 22,000 miles and is experiencing a serious safety-related malfunction involving the automatic start/stop system. When stopped at a traffic light or intersection, the automatic start/stop system shuts the engine off as designed. While my foot remains on the brake, the vehicle's electrical systems continue operating normally. However, when I release the brake to accelerate, the engine does not attempt to restart. Instead, the vehicle experiences a complete electrical shutdown, including the instrument cluster, infotainment system, and interior lighting. The transmission automatically shifts into Park, and the electronic parking brake engages. The vehicle remains shut down until I manually press the engine Start button. It then starts normally. There are no check engine lights, warning messages, or other indications of a problem before or after the failure. This malfunction creates a significant collision hazard because the vehicle becomes unexpectedly immobilized at intersections when traffic begins moving. Following drivers may reasonably expect the vehicle to accelerate when the traffic signal turns green. At approximately 1,000 miles, the vehicle previously displayed a battery-not-charging warning. An authorized Ram dealership replaced the auxiliary battery under warranty, and the warning disappeared. The automatic start/stop system operated normally more recently, but this shutdown malfunction has since developed without any known changes to the vehicle immediately preceding the failures. I am concerned that this condition could result in a rear-end collision or leave the vehicle immobilized in an active traffic lane. I am requesting that the federal safety agency investigate whether this is a safety-related defect affecting 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with the 3.0L Hurricane engine.
The truck shifts to park on its own. It happens when slowly coming to a stop or when stopped for some particular reason. It has happened several times. It has been taken to the dealer but problem still persist.
In my truck while driving over the last 6 to 7 months ive been sick off of work around 3 months now just figuring out now that ive had low levels of CO poisoning from my truck.
I am filing a serious safety complaint regarding my 2025 Ram truck, which has fewer than 40,000 miles, has already had TWO RECALLS, and has experienced repeated electrical failures requiring multiple dealership visits. The truck recently failed to start entirely and is currently at the dealership with no diagnosis or repair timeline. Previous repairs also remain incomplete due to unavailable parts. Our neighbor owns the same year and model Ram and is experiencing similar electrical problems. This raises serious concerns about a potential widespread manufacturing defect. I no longer feel this vehicle is safe or reliable to operate. The dealership's failure to properly diagnose and resolve these recurring issues is unacceptable. I strongly urge the federal safety agency to investigate these electrical failures, review related recalls, and determine whether these vehicles pose a safety risk to drivers and the public before someone gets seriously hurt.
While operating my 2025 Ram 1500 Rebel in reverse to back out of a parking space, the brakes suddenly and completely failed. The brake pedal traveled entirely to the floorboards with zero normal resistance. The vehicle retained an estimated 3% or less of total braking power, barely and very slowly bringing the truck to a stop. Had this catastrophic mechanical failure occurred at highway speeds or exiting a freeway, it would have resulted in a high-speed, potentially fatal collision. Upon inspecting the driver-side footwell immediately following the incident, I discovered the brake pedal arm had physically disconnected from the booster rod mechanism, and a metal retaining C-clip had popped off. The vehicle was completely disabled and flatbed towed to a Ram dealership. Video evidence of the disconnected pedal assembly in the footwell is attached to this report.
The contact owns a 2025 Ram1500. The contact stated that while driving 7 MPH and approaching a stoplight, the vehicle lost motive power and unexpectedly shifted into Auto Park. Several warning lights were illuminated, with the 4WD, message power steering disabled, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The contact stated that several error codes were found in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the auxiliary battery had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact was concerned that the failure was associated with a software causing the battery and powertrain failures. The contact was concerned that the dealer had failed to properly diagnose the vehicle even though the dealer was aware of the issues. The vehicle was scheduled to be diagnosed by the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by telephone, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 85,000.
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the instrument panel malfunctioned and the screen was blank. During the failure, the speed was not displayed, and the driver was unable to determine how fast the vehicle was driving. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on several occasions, and a software update was performed; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,000.
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Questions about the 2025 Ram 1500
Is the 2025 Ram 1500 reliable?
Owners have filed 378 complaints about the 2025 Ram 1500, fewer than a typical 1500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Ram 1500?
Electrical system, with 199 complaints, typically around 5,800 miles. Next is engine (83).
How many recalls does the 2025 Ram 1500 have?
8 recalls, covering back over prevention, seat belts and electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Ram 1500 electrical?
Yes, 5 recalls: 26V225000, 26V059000, 25V826000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ram 1500 have the most electrical problems?
The Ram 1500 model years with the most electrical complaints are 2019 (382 complaints), 2014 (246 complaints) and 2013 (228 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2025 Ram 1500 get?
Official estimates for the 2025 Ram 1500 range from 15 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.6L 6-cyl hybrid, RWD) gets 20 city and 25-26 highway.
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