NHTSA Data Explorer
Ram 1500
Data refreshed August 27, 2026
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Complaints
11,542
Active records
Recalls
95
Active records
TSBs
3,381
Active records
Filing history
Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.
Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
14
Injuries
470
Crashes
616
Fires
184
Top reported issues — Ram 1500
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Operating state
Reporting mechanism
Steering behavior
Condition issue
Driver assistance issue
Engine behavior
Performance issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Braking behavior
Noise
Safety restraint issue
Fluid issue
Electrical issue
Infotainment behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Thermal issue
Vibration/harshness
Safety restraint behavior
Starting behavior
Access/entry issue
Lighting behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Recent change
HVAC behavior
Smell
Wiper/washer behavior
Communication/network issue
Electrified system issue
Charging behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2017 RAM 1500
Filed Aug 25, 2026
The crank tone wheel failed and created a no start scenario. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer and they are advising quoting me a repair when there is a related open recall for this exact situation.
2015 RAM 1500
Filed Aug 25, 2026
Dealership held vehicle for approximately 2.5 months for major service totaling nearly $6,900 (primarily covered by extended warranty with ~$1,000 paid out-of-pocket). Upon return, the vehicle failed to function properly and was released in a dangerously compromised, life-threatening condition—specifically with a brake line left completely disconnected from the caliper, loose/wiggling, and actively leaking brake fluid. Vehicle had to be towed to an independent facility (John Kent Auto + Truck…
2026 RAM 1500
Filed Aug 25, 2026
Vehicle experiences a severe, unpredictable 1 to 2-second acceleration delay/dead spot when pulling away from stop signs or turning from low-speed near-stops. This vehicle nearly caused an accident due to entering an intersection and losing all throttle response before cross-traffic. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle
2018 RAM 1500
Filed Aug 25, 2026
Have had repeated intermittent EPS warning light alerts, sometimes followed by complete loss of power steering even at speed. The light and issue go away once I cycle the key off and back on again but eventually come back. Obviously this is a dangerous fault.
2022 RAM 1500
Filed Aug 25, 2026
The vehicle has already had the generator replaced due to failure and shutting off while driving down the road and the speed limit. The truck was in the shop for almost 6 moths, then the front drive shaft broke while driving in 2-wheel drive. Now while my wife was driving going 40 mph on HWY 96 the car shut off and put itself in park in the middle of the highway. We were lucky no one hit us and after a few minutes it restarted and we were able to get it off the road and have it towed to the…
2014 RAM 1500
Filed Aug 25, 2026
This truck has a failed steering rack that literally almost took me off the road mid driving, but yet doesn't fall under the 2015-2016 official recall. I am documenting this because this is going to become a cost out-of-pocket. But seriously needs to be added to the list of active recalls.
2023 RAM 1500
Filed Aug 24, 2026
After my warranty was up, my rear back up sensor stopped working. The camera still works but the warning sensor stopped and is giving me a warning on the dash.
2022 RAM 1500
Filed Aug 24, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, there was a shimmy coming from the vehicle. The contact pulled into a parking lot, and the front passenger’s side tire, rim, brake assembly, and ball joint suddenly detached from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, and it was confirmed that there was no warranty coverage on the vehicle for the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
2015 RAM 1500
Filed Aug 24, 2026
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the dealer performed an unknown software update associated with an unknown class-action lawsuit settlement without the owner's consent. Following the software update, the vehicle experienced cooling system failures, including oil intrusion in the coolant reservoir and brown and burnt coolant. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions and was eventually diagnosed with a turbocharger oil leak. The turbocharger was replaced…
2019 RAM 1500
Filed Aug 24, 2026
My truck's electric power steering (EPS) gets stuck in a left-hand turn and does not return to center. I have to physically turn the steering wheel to get it to return to center which causes the vehicle to over-steer, causes jerky movements and makes drives at highway speeds very unsafe. The steering system gets stuck mostly in a left-hand turn but less so in a right-hand turn. This appears to either be a faulty design of the EPS or faulty equipment, but either way, it is unsafe and should be…