Ram 1500 recalls and problems

97 recalls and 11,948 owner complaints for 15 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
97
Complaints
11,948
Crashes reported
629
Fires reported
189

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Ram 1500 by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2026 150091073120
2025 150083819330
2024 15006797230
2023 15001120911260
2022 15001664223692
2021 150015691274230
2020 150014646257151
2019 1500291,5037611631
2018 150015669259250
2017 1500138878116771
2016 1500161,5679236735
2015 1500171,4627958524
2014 1500161,7849924880
2013 1500111,2837210370
2009 15002370020

Most reported Ram 1500 problems

Problem areaReports
Steering2,696
Electrical System2,419
Engine2,416
Power Train1,472
Unknown or Other1,258
Service Brakes1,108
Fuel/Propulsion System1,081
Air Bags556
Vehicle Speed Control530
Suspension363

All Ram 1500 recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-622Sep 29, 20262026Air BagsChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles.
26V-623Sep 29, 20262026TiresChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles.
26V-560Sep 1, 20262025–2026Back Over PreventionChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles.
26V-531Aug 13, 20262026Back Over PreventionChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram…
26V-495Jul 30, 20262019–2026Seat BeltsChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles.
26V-421Jul 1, 20262026Exterior LightingChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles.
26V-327May 21, 20262024Back Over PreventionChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 and 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 2024 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.
26V-225Apr 9, 20262025–2026Electrical SystemChrysler (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.
26V-059Feb 2, 20262025–2026Exterior Lighting, Electrical SystemChrysler (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…
25V-826Dec 1, 20252025–2026Electrical SystemChrysler (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.
25V-824Dec 1, 20252019Air BagsChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles.
25V-765Nov 6, 20252021–2022Steering, Air BagsChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram 4500, and Ram 5500 vehicles.
25V-592Sep 11, 20252018Air BagsChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles.
25V-298May 8, 20252019–2024Air Bags, Electrical SystemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles.
25V-231Apr 10, 20252025Tires, Electrical SystemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles.
25V-010Jan 16, 20252016–2019Air BagsChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles.
24V-942Dec 19, 20242025Electrical System, Exterior LightingChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 pickup trucks.
24V-794Oct 24, 20242025Electronic Stability Control (ESC), WheelsChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles.
24V-754Oct 10, 20242020–2023VisibilityChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 1500 Classic vehicles equipped with heated trailer tow rearview mirrors.
24V-729Oct 1, 20242023–2024Exterior Lighting, SteeringChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles.
24V-653Sep 5, 20242019, 2021–2024Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, HydraulicChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles.
24V-437Jun 13, 20242022Back Over PreventionChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling one 2022 Ram 1500 Classic vehicle.
24V-436Jun 13, 20242022Back Over PreventionChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer…
24V-413Jun 6, 20242023Power TrainChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles.
24V-199Mar 14, 20242023–2024Air Bags, SteeringChrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500…
23V-799Nov 28, 20232023Steering, Exterior LightingChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 3500 Classic, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2023-2024 Ram 2500, 4500/5500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 3500 vehicles.
23V-654Sep 28, 20232022–2023Back Over PreventionChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ram 1500, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and 2022-2024 Ram 2500 vehicles.
23V-411Jun 8, 20232014–2019Engine and Engine CoolingChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines.
23V-263Apr 13, 20232022–2023Fuel System, DieselChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine.
23V-264Apr 13, 20232022Air BagsChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500 vehicles.
23V-265Apr 13, 20232021Power TrainChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 5.7L eTorque engines.
23V-059Feb 9, 20232021–2023Back Over PreventionChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 1500 and 2023 Ram 2500 vehicles.
22V-904Dec 8, 20222019–2022StructureChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks.
22V-767Oct 13, 20222020–2022Engine, Fuel System, GasolineChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines.
22V-766Oct 13, 20222022Seat BeltsChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, Jeep Gladiator, and 2021 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.
22V-638Aug 25, 20222020–2021Back Over PreventionChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jeep Wrangler, RAM 1500 and 2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles.
22V-407Jun 9, 20222022Back Over PreventionChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, 2500 pickup trucks, and 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs.
22V-406Jun 9, 20222014–2019Fuel System, DieselChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines.
21V-925Nov 24, 20212021Air BagsChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and 2021 Ram 1500 Classic pickup trucks.
21V-918Nov 23, 20212021Steering, Back Over PreventionChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 pickup trucks.
21V-871Nov 10, 20212022VisibilityChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500 vehicles.
21V-698Sep 9, 20212021TiresChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles.
21V-632Aug 12, 20212015–2020Air BagsChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs.
21V-438Jun 10, 20212021Back Over PreventionChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a trailer reverse steering module (TRSCM).
21V-037Feb 1, 20212021Do not driveService Brakes, HydraulicChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT trucks.
20V-622Oct 8, 20202020VisibilityChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Ram 2500 and 1500 vehicles.
20V-580Sep 24, 20202019–2020Seat BeltsChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles.
20V-191Sep 10, 20202019–2020Back Over PreventionChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and…
20V-513Aug 27, 20202019–2020Vehicle Speed ControlChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals.
20V-475Aug 13, 20202014–2018Engine and Engine CoolingChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines.
20V-374Jun 25, 20202020Air BagsChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Ram Promaster vans and 1500 pickups.
20V-208Apr 9, 20202019–2020VisibilityChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles.
20V-080Feb 13, 20202019Power TrainChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel drive.
19V-887Dec 12, 20192019TiresChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks.
19V-812Nov 14, 20192019SteeringChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks.
19V-757Oct 24, 20192014–2019Engine and Engine CoolingChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines.
19V-556Jul 26, 20192019Electrical SystemChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles.
19V-448Jun 13, 20192019TiresChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks.
19V-407May 31, 20192019–2020Air Bags, Seat BeltsChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles.
19V-347May 9, 20192013–2018Latches/Locks/LinkagesChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate.
19V-324Apr 25, 20192018–2019Power TrainChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks.
19V-201Mar 14, 20192019SteeringChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles.
19V-142Feb 28, 20192019Electrical SystemChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 48v auxiliary battery system located behind the rear seat (sales code: XBZ).
19V-067Feb 5, 20192019Service Brakes, HydraulicChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals.
19V-020Jan 24, 20192019SteeringChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles.
19V-051Jan 24, 20192019VisibilityChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 RAM 1500 vehicles equipped with a 12" touchscreen display and a base-level heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC") system.
18V-822Nov 20, 20182019SeatsChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 RAM 1500 trucks.
18V-556Aug 23, 20182018–2019Power TrainChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 RAM 1500 trucks.
18V-524Aug 9, 20182018Electrical SystemChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep…
18V-486Jul 27, 20182015–2017Latches/Locks/Linkages, StructureChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot, 7 inch or 6 foot, 4 inch bed.
18V-398Jun 14, 20182018Back Over PreventionChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey and RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles.
18V-332May 17, 20182014–2019Electrical System, Vehicle Speed ControlChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and…
18V-280May 1, 20182018Power TrainChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles.
18V-160Mar 8, 20182009Fuel System, GasolineChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks currently, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri…
18V-100Feb 8, 20182017–2018Power TrainChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 RAM 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, all equipped with a column shifter.
17V-824Dec 21, 20172015EquipmentChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers.
17V-821Dec 20, 20172009, 2013–2017Power TrainChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and…
17V-434Jul 7, 20172017Fuel System, GasolineChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Ram 1500 trucks.
17V-302May 9, 20172013–2016Air BagsChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles.
17V-198Mar 23, 20172016–2017Power TrainChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 1500 trucks.
16V-301May 16, 20162016Power TrainChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016 RAM 1500 trucks manufactured February 19, 2016, to March 3, 2016.
16V-167Mar 23, 20162015–2016SteeringChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2015, to September 13, 2015.
15V-663Oct 16, 20152016TiresChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 1500 trucks with a 5.7L engine and dual exhaust manufactured August 3, 2015, to August 10, 2015.
15V-661Oct 15, 20152015–2016Power TrainChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured June 17, 2015, to September 28, 2015.
15V-534Aug 21, 20152014–2015Air BagsChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ram 1500 Quad Cab trucks manufactured August 26, 2013, to August 8, 2015.
15V-517Aug 14, 20152014–2015Electrical System, Engine and Engine CoolingChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ram 1500 diesel 4x2 trucks manufactured August 8, 2013, to July 2, 2015.
15V-461Jul 23, 20152013–2015EquipmentChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and…
15V-460Jul 22, 20152013–2015Air Bags, Seat BeltsChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured June 20, 2012, to January 26, 2015.
15V-459Jul 22, 20152013–2014Air BagsChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2011, to October 7, 2014, and equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center…
14V-392Jul 2, 20142014SuspensionChrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Cherokee and Ram 1500 and 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles.
14V-161Apr 1, 20142014Power TrainChrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles manufactured January 24, 2014, through February 5, 2014.
13V-610Dec 6, 20132013Power TrainChrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 300 AWD, Dodge Charger AWD, and Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles equipped with ZF all wheel drive ("AWD") 8HP45 transmissions.
13V-486Oct 17, 20132014Electrical SystemChrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured July 1, 2013, through August 22, 2013.
13V-287Jul 2, 20132013Electronic Stability Control (ESC)Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 RAM 1500 4x4 trucks manufactured June 26, 2012, through February 5, 2013.
13V-237Jun 4, 20132013Exterior LightingChrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured September 9, 2012, through March 5, 2013 and equipped with optional premium tail lamps.
13V-177May 7, 20132013Engine and Engine CoolingChrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 RAM 1500 trucks manufactured manufactured June 25, 2012, through December 12, 2012.
13V-128Apr 3, 20132013Parking BrakeChrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 vehicles manufactured December 17, 2012, through January 22, 2013.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Ram 1500?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2014 Ram 1500 has the most reports (1,784). Check the 2014 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Ram 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 97 safety recalls covering Ram 1500 model years 2009, 2013–2026.

What are the most common Ram 1500 problems?

Owners report steering, electrical system, engine problems most often.