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2025 Ram 5500 problems

The most common problem on the 2025 Ram 5500 is airbags. It has fewer complaints than a typical 5500 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
4
Service bulletins
2684 warranty
Worst area
Airbags

The worst 2025 Ram 5500 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1

Recalls 4

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelReported April 9, 2026 · 65,348 vehicles affected
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 controlReported February 2, 2026 · 456,287 vehicles affected
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

Air bags: air bag/restraint control moduleReported December 18, 2025 · 52,565 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 2500 Pickup, 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis trucks. A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the driver's side air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner not to deploy in a crash and disable the electronic stability control (ESC) system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a driver's side air bag or seat belt pretensioner that does not deploy increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is C3C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on December 19, 2025.

Recall number 25V882000 · Recall details

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelReported December 1, 2025 · 72,509 vehicles affected
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

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Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Ram 5500 268

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 268 bulletins for the 2025 Ram 5500

What 2025 Ram 5500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 25, 2026 · Airbags · WV · crash · 2 injuries

Vehicle was hit hard on the front & left, totalling the truck. None of the air bags activated.

Filed Feb 24, 2026 · Brakes, Driver assistance · CA

While operating my commercial truck , the trailer brake did not work and nearly caused a catastrophic accident. Upon inspection, trailer brake module has failed, power steering fluid leaking, Hydroboost leaking, I towed it to the dealership and they told me the truck is not safe to drive and the brake parts are back ordered and it may take more than 2 months or more for it to become available. They are unsure of when it would be resolved and that the truck is unsafe to drive. I opened a case with RAM and asked for a buyback review. CASE# 95785076

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Questions about the 2025 Ram 5500

Is the 2025 Ram 5500 reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2025 Ram 5500, fewer than a typical 5500 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Ram 5500?

Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).

How many recalls does the 2025 Ram 5500 have?

4 recalls, covering electrical system and air bags.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Ram 5500 airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 25V882000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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