no report yet
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
NewRisk. A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of low tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
2026 Ram 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 107 owner complaints about the 2026 Ram 1500, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 9 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Ram 1500 has problems
107 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
52Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
14Engine
11Power train
10Service brakes
10Exterior lighting
7Forward collision avoidance
6Visibility/wiper
4Visibility
4Suspension
189 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 52 | 1 |
| Engine | 14 | 0 |
| Power train | 11 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 10 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 1 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 18 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2026 Ram 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Air bags: side/window
NewRisk. A side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
NewRisk. A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
NewRisk. A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Rear/other: anchorage
NewRisk. An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Exterior lighting: headlights
NewRisk. Parking lights and daytime running lights that fail to illuminate properly reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
NewRisk. Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ram.
Best & worst years
2026 vs. every other 1500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 1500 median. How we score
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In owners' words
What 1500 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The electronic door locking and unlocking system on my 2026 Ram 1500 malfunctioned repeatedly beginning in approximately August–September 2026. During one incident, my family and I were unable to exit the vehicle normally for approximately 15 minutes in Las Vegas summer temperatures of…
1. The Active Safety Modules on this vehicle has an ongoing history of dangerous processing lag and failure 2. The Forward Warning system has routinely experienced severe software lag. On multiple occasions, the system completely failed to provide an audible chime or safety warning, and sometimes…
The vehicle shut off in the middle of the road while driving without warning. To get it restarted, we needed to activate with remote start on key fob several times before it would allow us to restart. The vehicle also did the same behavior 3 more times in a parking lot where it would immediately…
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