2025 Ram 1500 Problems
What owners have reported about the 2025 Ram 1500, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2025 Ram 1500 a good year?
It's one of the better years for the 1500. Owners have filed 360 complaints with NHTSA, the 11th most of 15 1500 model years. The most reported problems involve the electrical system, engine and lights.
360 complaints 8 recalls, 6 crash risk 11th worst of 15 1500 years
Top 2025 Ram 1500 problems
Electrical problems
187 complaints (52%) name the electrical system, most often the integrated trailer brake control and instrument cluster / panel.
Engine problems
79 complaints (22%) name the engine, most often the exhaust system.
Lighting problems
59 complaints (16%) name the lights, most often the brake lights and turn signal.
Emergency braking problems
51 complaints (14%) name the emergency braking system, most often the automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (36 of 360). The amber line is the middle value, about 6,000 miles.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2025 Ram 1500 recalls
Rearview camera image may not display
Crash riskA software error in the radio can stop the rearview camera image from showing on the screen. Without it, the driver has less view behind the vehicle, which raises the risk of a crash while backing up.
Fix: The radio software is updated over the air or by a dealer, and the fix is free of charge.
Recall 26V560000 · Sep 2026Rear seat belt buckles may not be secure
Injury riskThe seat belt buckle anchors for the middle and left rear seats may not have been installed correctly, so they do not meet federal seat belt anchorage requirements. In a crash, a loose anchor could fail to hold rear passengers in place and raise the risk of injury.
Fix: The dealer will inspect the second-row seat belt buckle anchors and attach them to the body structure as needed, free of charge.
Recall 26V495000 · Jul 2026Instrument panel display may fail
Crash riskA software error can make the instrument panel display go blank or fail, hiding key safety information such as the gear selection and warning lights. Without those warnings, the driver is more likely to be involved in a crash.
Fix: The dealer will update the instrument panel software free of charge.
Recall 26V225000 · Apr 2026Trailer tow module can disable trailer lights and brakes
Crash riskThe trailer tow module is poorly designed, so trailer lights may not light up and trailer brakes may fail. Dark trailer lights and turn signals make the vehicle harder for other drivers to see, and failed trailer brakes raise the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the trailer tow module free of charge.
Recall 26V059000 · Feb 2026Instrument panel may go blank
Crash riskA software error can leave the instrument panel display blank, hiding warning lights and the gear selection. Without that information, the risk of a crash goes up, and the vehicles do not meet several federal brake and transmission safety standards.
Fix: The dealer will update the instrument panel software or replace the instrument panel cluster if needed, free of charge.
Recall 25V826000 · Dec 2025Instrument cluster / panel, Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
A software error may cause an incorrect tire inflation pressure message to display on the instrument panel. An incorrect tire pressure message may result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge.
Recall 25V231000 · Apr 2025Headlight software can cause headlights to fail
Crash riskA software error in the headlight control module can make the headlights stop working. Without working headlights, you can be harder to see at night or in bad weather, which raises the risk of a crash.
Fix: The dealer will update the headlight module software at no charge.
Recall 24V942000 · Dec 2024Damaged wheel hub rings can disable stability control
Crash riskThe front wheel hub encoder rings may be damaged, which can shut off the electronic stability control system. Without it, the vehicle does not meet federal safety standard FMVSS 126, and driving with it disabled can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: The dealer will inspect and replace the front wheel bearing hub assembly if needed, at no charge to you.
Recall 24V794000 · Oct 2024Get an email when your 2025 Ram 1500 gets a new recall
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1500 years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
2025 Ram 1500 problems by system
Common questions
Is the 2025 Ram 1500 a reliable year?
It's one of the better years for the 1500. Owners have filed 360 complaints with NHTSA, the 11th most of 15 1500 model years. The most reported problems involve the electrical system, engine and lights.
What are the most common 2025 Ram 1500 problems?
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system, engine, lights and emergency braking system. 187 complaints (52%) name the electrical system, most often the integrated trailer brake control and instrument cluster / panel.
At what mileage do 2025 Ram 1500 electrical system problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 4,000–19,000 miles, with a middle value near 6,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2025 Ram 1500 have?
8. Rearview camera image may not display (26V560000); Rear seat belt buckles may not be secure (26V495000); Instrument panel display may fail (26V225000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2025 Ram 1500?
Ask for service records covering the electrical system, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2009, 2024 and 2026 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.