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

4,061

Reporting mechanism

2,838

Steering behavior

2,634

Condition issue

2,274

Driver assistance issue

1,566

Engine behavior

1,400

Performance issue

1,298

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

914

Braking behavior

698

Noise

652

Safety restraint issue

626

Fluid issue

594

Electrical issue

529

Infotainment behavior

511

Powering on/off behavior

418

Thermal issue

394

Vibration/harshness

387

Safety restraint behavior

340

Starting behavior

334

Access/entry issue

317

Lighting behavior

282

Ride/handling behavior

236

Recent change

220

HVAC behavior

180

Smell

146

Wiper/washer behavior

73

Communication/network issue

47

Electrified system issue

44

Charging behavior

1

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…

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Updated August 27, 2026. Refreshed nightly.