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2025 Ram 1500Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 695 owners and 8 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
695
Crashes
14
Fires
7
Recalls
8
TSBs
597
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 695 complaints, 14 crashes, 7 fires, and 8 recalls. Complaint rate is 5.1x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

multiple misfire codes

5 complaints • Severity 7.2/10

$X,XXX
2

parking brake randomly sets

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

analog speedometer

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
4

engine shutoff doesnt shut it all down

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
5

leased vehicle 12 20 24 engine light on 12 26 24 still on

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

190 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 5K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

64
0–30K
3
30–60K
60–90K
2
90–120K
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (64 reports) • Median: 5K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (190 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical190 (27%)
Engine81 (12%)
Lights60 (9%)
Drivetrain49 (7%)
Brakes45 (6%)
Other38 (5%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking36 (5%)
Fuel System24 (3%)

2025 Ram 1500: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 27% of all reports filed for the 2025 Ram 1500, with 190 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 5,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 5K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2025 Ram 1500, with 81 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2025 Ram 1500, with 60 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2025 Ram 1500, with 49 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

27
24
291
25
377
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2025 Ram 1500. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (8 recalls)

24V794000Dec 2024

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles. The front wheel hub encoder rings may be damaged, which can disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

24V942000Mar 2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. Incorrect headlight module software may cause the headlights to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

25V231000Apr 2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles. A software error may cause an incorrect tire inflation pressure message to display on the instrument panel.

25V826000Dec 2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Chrysler (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. A software error may cause the instrument panel cluster display to be blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."

26V059000Mar 2026

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

Chrysler (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 vehicles. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.

+ 3 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2025 Ram 1500 NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Ram 1500 is the 2014 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2025 Ram 1500 vs. Class Average (Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD)

This vehicle

695

Class avg

135

5.1x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard pickup trucks 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 695 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 8 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2025 Ram 1500: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Ram 1500?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2025 Ram 1500 is related to the electrical, with 190 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2025 Ram 1500 reliable?
The 2025 Ram 1500 has 695 complaints, 14 crash reports, and 7 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 5.1x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2025 Ram 1500?
NHTSA rates the 2025 Ram 1500 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2025 Ram 1500 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2025 Ram 1500 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2025 Ram 1500 has 8 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ram 1500 problems start?
Based on 71 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 5,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2025 Ram 1500 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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