2025 RAM 1500 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2025 RAM 1500 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 512
- 512 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 135 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 6
- see below
- Reported harm
- 8 reported crashes · 2 injuries · 7 fires
What owners report fails — 2025 RAM 1500
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 135
- ENGINE 55
- POWER TRAIN 37
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING 37
- SERVICE BRAKES 33
6 recalls on record for the 2025 RAM 1500
- NHTSA 26V059000 · 2026 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BR Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of
- NHTSA 26V225000 · 2026 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PA An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, i
- NHTSA 24V942000 · 2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Inoperative headlights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 25V826000 · 2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PA An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases
- NHTSA 25V231000 · 2025 · TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING An incorrect tire pressure message may result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2025 RAM 1500
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2025 RAM 1500 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 RAM 1500 reliable?
NHTSA has 512 consumer complaints on record for the 2025 RAM 1500 and 6 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (135 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2025 RAM 1500 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 RAM 1500?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (135), engine (55), power train (37), exterior lighting (37). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2025 RAM 1500?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.