NHTSA Data Explorer

Ram 1500 Classic

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

11,252

Active records

Recalls

93

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

468

Crashes

608

Fires

181

Top reported issues — Ram 1500 Classic

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Operating state

3,992

Reporting mechanism

2,770

Steering behavior

2,568

Condition issue

2,208

Driver assistance issue

1,493

Engine behavior

1,360

Performance issue

1,270

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

903

Braking behavior

678

Noise

649

Safety restraint issue

617

Fluid issue

581

Electrical issue

514

Infotainment behavior

493

Powering on/off behavior

401

Thermal issue

391

Vibration/harshness

384

Safety restraint behavior

338

Starting behavior

326

Access/entry issue

311

Lighting behavior

273

Ride/handling behavior

233

Recent change

210

HVAC behavior

177

Smell

142

Wiper/washer behavior

70

Communication/network issue

41

Electrified system issue

38

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2021 RAM 1500

Filed Jun 23, 2026


In January I experienced a “backlite leak” that allowed water to enter the cab of my vehicle. As a direct result of this water intrusion, my RFH (Radio Frequency Hub) module failed due to electrical shorting caused by moisture exposure. This failure was sudden and completely outside of my control and was not the result of misuse, neglect, or normal wear and tear. Not to mention the risk it put my family in as I was driving with my wife and daughter when the module failed and caused total power…

2025 RAM 1500

Filed Jun 23, 2026


2025 Ram 1500 Tungsten with High Output Hurricane 3.0L twin-turbo I6. The vehicle has experienced repeated battery failures resulting in a complete loss of electrical power. Both the main and auxiliary batteries have been replaced under warranty three separate times: 5/14/2025 at 839 miles 12/11/2025 at 4,557 miles 6/19/2026 at 7,851 miles Most recently, I drove the truck to work normally in the morning. Approximately 8-10 hours later, when I attempted to leave work, the vehicle was…

2013 RAM 1500

Filed Jun 23, 2026


The electronic steering suddenly went out while driving. Became an intermittent issue for a couple days and then fully died all the components and fuses have been checked. Just a service steering light on the dash is on, once the problem started. I am an independent technician. The vehicle can be inspected at any time. There was no warnings or any symptoms the power steering just turned off and became incredibly hard to use.

2019 RAM 1500

Filed Jun 23, 2026


For past nine months vehicle power steering intermittently stops working while operating vehicle. Inquired with dealer about NHTSA recall VB8 ... NHTSA 19V757000. Dealer indicates my vehicle VIN is not included in this recall. However, this is a manufacturing issue that has been identified in other 2019 RAM 1500. This problem is a serious safety risk--especially, not knowing the moment when the power steering will fail. This problem has been occurring intermittently for past nine months.

2021 RAM 1500

Filed Jun 23, 2026


The leather-wrapped dashboard on my 2021 Ram 1500 is bubbling and delaminating on both the driver and passenger sides. The material is lifting and separating from the base, creating glare and reflections that impair forward visibility while driving. It also raises potential concerns with passenger airbag deployment due to the distorted/bubbling surface over the airbag module area. This is a widespread known defect on 2019–2021 RAM trucks with leather dashboards. I have an open case with Ram…

2017 RAM 1500

Filed Jun 22, 2026


The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized. The message Service Power Steering was displayed. The contact called a tire retailer and was informed to disconnect the battery to reset the vehicle. The contact disconnected the battery, which corrected the failure temporarily, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to…

2018 RAM 1500

Filed Jun 22, 2026


Greetings, I’m writing regarding a recent power steering issue in my 2018 Ram 1500. While driving the other day, I started noticing some stiffness in the steering wheel when going around turns. It wasn’t long after where I made a turn at a traffic light and the steering completely locked up and nearly caused a head-on collision with another vehicle. My wife was in the car and she was genuinely terrified. I am grateful that no accident occurred, but it could’ve been very bad. At this point in…

2017 RAM 1500

Filed Jun 22, 2026


The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45-50 MPH, the electric power steering became inoperable, but the contact was able to avoid a crash. The check power steering warning light was illuminated after the failure. The local dealer was contacted and the dealer confirmed that a previous recall repair was performed on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…

2013 RAM 1500

Filed Jun 22, 2026


The power steering stopped working several times on a local trip I was on today. The steering unexpectedly became hard to steer, and the power steering failure alarm came on. I parked my vehicle at my destination, and when I started to return home, the steering failed again as i was leaving the Dr's parking lot. I am taking the vehicle with the suspected component, in for repairs, and will retain the part for NHTSA inspection. The first failure occurred as I was entering freeway traffic, and…

2017 RAM 1500

Filed Jun 22, 2026


Vehicle is suffering from a known hardware issue with the ABS module error code C2200–49 upon further research there are no known fixes at this time for the vehicle and it may cause brake failure. Disables cruise control and all stability contol to include ABS

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.