How many recalls does the Ram 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 35 recalls for the Ram 1500 across the 2010-2014, 2015-2019, 2020-2024 generations covered here. A recall is an official safety action with a free remedy at a franchised dealer.

What are the most common problems on the Ram 1500?

Across 1,537 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported systems on the Ram 1500 are Engine (316), Electrical System (276), Steering (215), Power Train (189), Fuel/Propulsion System (177), Service Brakes (91).

Ram 1500 recalls & common problems

NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for the Ram 1500 across the 2010-2014, 2015-2019, 2020-2024 generations. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.

Pickup Truck 35 NHTSA recalls 1,537 owner complaints

35 NHTSA recalls

1,537 owner complaints

111 citing a crash

25 citing a fire

104 citing an injury

Most-reported systems on the Ram 1500

The component categories Ram owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across all generations covered.

Engine 316
Electrical System 276
Steering 215
Power Train 189
Fuel/Propulsion System 177
Service Brakes 91

Recalls & complaints by model year

Jump to the generation that matches your 1500:

Generation	Recalls	Complaints	Diagnose
2010-2014 Ram 1500	7	693	Codes & recalls →
2015-2019 Ram 1500	13	844	Codes & recalls →
2020-2024 Ram 1500	15	0	Codes & recalls →

Recent recalls on the Ram 1500

The most recent NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your specific vehicle is affected and unrepaired.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION Feb 2023

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 1500 and 2023 Ram 2500 vehicles. The trailer reverse steering control module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the r…
NHTSA campaign 23V059000
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Dec 2022

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.…
NHTSA campaign 22V904000
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER Oct 2022

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, Jeep Gladiator, and 2021 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front seat belt retractors may have an improperly welded micro gas generator, which can result in seat belt pretensioner failure.…
NHTSA campaign 22V766000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Oct 2022

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.…
NHTSA campaign 22V767000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION Jun 2022

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, 2500 pickup trucks, and 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federa…
NHTSA campaign 22V407000
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT Nov 2021

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with incompatible heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC), resulting in the windshield defrosting and defogging system being inoperable to drivers. As such,…
NHTSA campaign 21V871000

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