2025 RAM 1500 Owner Complaints

After normal driving and powering down, (breaking, stopping, transmission to park, and turning truck off) the truck then lurches forward after a period of time from shutting it off. It lurches forward and then returns to its resting place. It does not do this every time and it is random with no identifiable reason that I can ascertain. The first time it happened I was at a gas station when the truck was turned off and my son got out to get a snack inside the gas station store. When walking toward the store the truck lurched forward nearly hitting my child. This problem was reported to McGovern Jeep Dodge Ram Newton, MA where they have had many opportunities to fix the problem. We have been in and out of the shop several times, with each visit lasting weeks to months. For the most recent repair (i was given the truck back on 9/17/26) the truck was in the shop nearly two months and the dealer involved a stellantis engineer and reported that they replaced the valve body/HIS repair in the transmission as well as both batteries, claiming it solved the problem. Upon return of vehicle I drove it home without turning off the car or stopping anywhere and the truck repeated the same lurching motion after powering down the vehicle. I have provided a video to Mcgovern showing the lurching and they have also stated in their notes the truck lurches 55 seconds after the truck goes to sleep. The truck was returned from McGovern with 20,223 miles and its about 25 miles from the shop to my house where the vehicle currently is. McGovern has made approximately 6 attempts to fix this issue while Planet Jeep Dodge Ram in Franklin MA has made 1 attempt to fix part of the issue. This has resulted in approximately 238 days out of service while at dealers. I have asked McGovern to tow the vehicle back to its shop to be worked on as I do not feel safe driving the vehicle. I have video of the truck lurching while off but I was not allowed to upload it on this form.

NHTSA ID

11766055

Incident

Sep 17, 2026

Vehicle auto start failure has constantly failed leaving Vehicle stranded in roadway ,started at milage 14,090 repairs attempted at dealer to no avail

NHTSA ID

11766037

Incident

Feb 14, 2026

2025 Ram 1500 experiences complete engine stalling at low RPM while coasting to stops. First and only owner since June 20, 2025. Vehicle properly maintained. INCIDENTS: August 28, 2026 - stalled twice (12:30 PM at stop sign, 3:30 PM at stop light). Both times coasting with no throttle/brake input. Check engine light appeared. September 17, 2026 - Critical safety incident: Vehicle stalled while releasing brake at stop sign merging with Highway 50 eastbound (50 MPH traffic). Complete loss of power steering and brakes during highway merge. REPAIR ATTEMPTS FAILED: Dropped off September 3, returned September 10 after PCM software update. Stalling returned. Returned September 16-17 for ignition control module update. Vehicle stalled in dealership parking lot same day. Two repair attempts in two weeks - both unsuccessful. DIAGNOSTIC CODES: P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303 (cylinder misfires). Codes persist after both repairs, indicating root cause in ignition/fuel delivery system that software updates cannot fix. SAFETY HAZARD: Vehicle shuts off without warning while operating. Loss of steering/brakes during highway merge created imminent collision risk. Vehicle currently unsafe to drive. REQUEST: Investigate systematic manufacturing/design defect in low RPM stalling condition. Multiple failed repairs and diagnostic codes indicate this is not isolated component failure. Vehicle has defect despite 14 months proper maintenance by first owner. Vehicle also has issues with radio and backup system. Parts on order with no delivery date or repair date.

NHTSA ID

11765782

Incident

Sep 17, 2026

THIS 2025 RAM 1500 HAS AN INTERMITTENT BUT SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT THAT CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF POWER/STALL DURING THE AUTOMATIC START/STOP SEQUENCE, INCLUDING WHILE I AM IN ACTIVE TRAFFIC OR IN AN INTERSECTION. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE TRUCK MAY NOT RESTART OR RESPOND NORMALLY WHEN I NEED TO ACCELERATE, LEAVING ME STOPPED AND EXPOSED TO CROSS TRAFFIC OR REAR-END IMPACT. THE VEHICLE HAS ALSO DISPLAYED ABNORMAL TRANSMISSION/GEAR MESSAGES DURING START/STOP OPERATION, INCLUDING PROMPTING ME TO CHANGE THE SHIFT GEAR FROM PARK WITHOUT ME INTENTIONALLY SELECTING PARK. THIS BEHAVIOR IS UNPREDICTABLE AND CREATES A REAL RISK THAT THE VEHICLE CAN BECOME IMMOBILIZED OR ENTER AN UNEXPECTED GEAR/SHIFT STATE IN TRAFFIC. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO SUBURBAN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF GARDEN CITY, MICHIGAN, FOUR TIMES FOR THIS SAME SAFETY CONCERN. THE DEALER HAS NOT REPAIRED THE CONDITION, STATING THEY CANNOT REPLICATE IT BECAUSE IT IS INTERMITTENT. AN INTERMITTENT DEFECT THAT CAUSES STALLING OR LOSS OF PROPULSION IN TRAFFIC IS STILL A SAFETY DEFECT, AND RETURNING THE VEHICLE UNREPAIRED DOES NOT ELIMINATE THE DANGER. I AM REQUESTING THAT NHTSA INVESTIGATE THIS CONDITION ON 2025 RAM 1500 VEHICLES, INCLUDING THE START/STOP, POWERTRAIN, TRANSMISSION CONTROL, AND RELATED SOFTWARE/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS. THIS VEHICLE HAS PUT ME IN DANGEROUS SITUATIONS MULTIPLE TIMES, AND I AM CONCERNED THAT A CRASH, INJURY, OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THIS DEFECT IS NOT IDENTIFIED AND CORRECTED.

NHTSA ID

11765716

Incident

Jul 1, 2026

On several occasions the forward collision safety feature has not worked at all. it failed to apply the brakes or give me a warning prior to me having to manually apply the brakes to avoid a collision. I have report to the dealer several times to which I was told that no codes are showing so the system is working. It is not working. I do not know if the pedestrian avoidance is working either.

NHTSA ID

11765642

Incident

Aug 21, 2026

We have had sudden engine shut down issues with this truck for close to a year. We have had it at the dealership several times and they say they cannot get the issue resolved and cannot duplicate it. The truck begins running rough, as you slow the vehicle to a stop, the engine dies; the message shows "auto brake disabled" use run brake to restart. After the last visit to the dealership, the engine missing is more prominent, and the stop happened as the vehicle was moving at low speed (preparing to stop and at a near stop). The dealership claims they ran the engine at idle for a length of time with no issues. They also said they drove it several miles with no issues. I picked up the truck that same day, just before they closed. I went approximately 2 miles and while stopped at a red light, the engine stopped and the auto brake warning appeared again. I drove another 4 miles to a drive-up window, as the vehicle slowed, the engine stopped, and the auto brake activated at slow speed.

NHTSA ID

11765561

Incident

Dec 11, 2025

Constant random warning of automatic emergency braking not available or failure.

NHTSA ID

11765383

Incident

Sep 5, 2026

After towing module recall completed, the trailer towing light comes On showing up on the dash board in yellow requesting setup, then fades off. Twice happened. Folding mirror required three depressions of folding mirror button to open. Back up camera fails and shows blue screen, no back up image. 5 times since Ownership. Downshift and up shift hard enough and jerky enough to break traction on icy roads in traffic. Winter is coming and this is a genuine safety concern. Pulling into parking spot very slowly truck went into park and applied brakes, no reason for this. Front sensors failed to operate when pull into into another park spot and only worked on restart. Both batteries failed and required replacement under warranty when truck was new with break in type miles. A/C locked up on infotainment center and could not turn off. Required three restarts. Rear view mirror has failed to dim several times. Numerous software issues and electrical. Stellantis should buy these trucks back, fix them right and then sell as used. I would like my hard earned money back on a new truck plagued with issues and is a safety hazard!

NHTSA ID

11765150

Incident

Aug 20, 2026

In certain instances while breaking during the day and night the headlights flash on and off. This has happened several times during the day and twice at night while my family was in the truck.

NHTSA ID

11764824

Incident

Sep 6, 2026

I received the notification for a recall on the car, took to a dealership for repair but the dealership said the recall repair is incomplete, remedy not yet available

NHTSA ID

11764679

Incident

Sep 1, 2026

Vehicle repeatedly has issues starting, This has previously been identified as an Aux Drain issue. Vehicle checked my OEM however consistently reoccurs. This is not a suitable remedy for a 2 year old, OEM maintained vehicle.

NHTSA ID

11764384

Incident

Sep 4, 2026

ADA Continuously fails at all road speeds and road/weather conditions. System will not consistently remain engaged. Some failure are intermittent other disable the system for extended periods of time. This has been occurring for 10 months. Triger event is suspected to be on or around time of PCM update 2 attempts to rectify with manufacture have resulted in nil change to system behaviour

NHTSA ID

11764381

Incident

Sep 1, 2026

2025 RAM 1500. This vehicle has the defect described in NHTSA Recall 26V-560 (FCA Recall 83D). Since delivery, the infotainment/radio system has frozen and rebooted itself roughly 6-7 times per week. On at least four occasions the system froze while the backup camera was in active use, leaving a frozen, inaccurate image on the display while the vehicle was moving. During one incident this nearly caused me to strike a pedestrian while the camera image was frozen. Additional infotainment failures include a sudden extremely loud audio noise that cannot be turned down until the unit reboots, the radio language spontaneously changing from English to Italian, and an intermittent "SOS Unavailable" warning indicating the emergency-calling system is not functioning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times (6/18/2025, 1/13/2026, and 6/12/2026) and each time the dealer stated they could not replicate the problem, including on 6/12/2026, during the period the manufacturer was investigating this exact defect. I have several videos of the frozen camera display during operation and a photo of the SOS warning. A driver relying on the backup camera cannot see what is behind the vehicle when the image freezes.

NHTSA ID

11764303

Incident

Aug 12, 2026

On August 5, 2026 while driving my 2025 Ram 1500 with the 3.0L Hurricane engine which has approximately 25,000 miles on it, I heard a metal on metal grinding sound as I accelerated from a traffic light at approximately 20mph. The "Service engine - see dealer" warning appeared and the truck then appeared to lose power. I received no overheating warning or message and was unaware the engine had overheated. The Ram dealership determined that the thermostat failed, causing the engine to overheat, resulting in a failed head gasket and warping the cylinder head and engine block. Stellantis authorized a complete engine replacement. I was not aware the engine was overheating because no overheating warning or message displayed. My safety concern is that the engine sustained severe overheating and internal damage without warning me it was overheating. The dealership advised that the turbos were visually inspected and appeared normal, but the cause of the metal on metal grinding sound has not been identified.

NHTSA ID

11764125

Incident

Aug 5, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System) and 26V495000 (Seat Belts); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was called several times, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was confirmed that the parts were on backorder. The contact had stopped using the functions or components that were under recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs.

NHTSA ID

11763056

Incident

Sep 9, 2024

In February 2026, Stellantis issued an urgent safety recall (03D/26V-059) for trailer lighting and trailer brakes. To date, those parts have been unavailable at local dealerships here in the Phoenix, AZ, area. I have towed a trailer without lights at night because of this issue. If this issue is urgent (which I believe it is), then Stellantis needs to crank out the parts and get them to dealers soonest. Thank you.

NHTSA ID

11763050

Incident

Sep 9, 2026

Since the vehicle was brand new frequently, the transmitter loses communication with the key fob and you cannot start the vehicle. I have been stuck many times for hours trying to get it started. Took it to the dealer three times. They said there is no fix currently and that it's happening to a lot of customers.

NHTSA ID

11762377

Incident

Dec 31, 2024

My 2025 Ram 1500 equipped with the 3.0L High Output engine has experienced two separate incidents involving loss or severe reduction of electric power steering assist. The first incident occurred on August 23, 2026, while traveling at approximately 40 mph on a public roadway. The steering became extremely heavy, the odometer began flashing, and the check-engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to nearest Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram service department on August 24 and remained there until August 28. During that visit, the dealership determined that the main battery failed testing and replaced it. The auxiliary battery tested good. The dealership also completed RRT 25-143, RRT 25-237, and RRT 25-239, including several module inspections and software reprogramming procedures. The second incident occurred on August 29, 2026, less than approximately 36 hours after the vehicle was returned to me. At a speed of less than 10 mph, the check-engine light illuminated, the odometer began flashing, the engine shut off, and the vehicle again experienced loss/severe reduction of power steering assist. The vehicle was taken to the RAM dealership where it was purchased on August 31, 2026, for the recurring issue and is currently still at the dealership. At this time, I have not been provided a confirmed root cause or an estimated completion date. This is a significant safety concern because the loss of steering assist has now occurred twice within six days, including once at approximately 40 mph. The first repair did not resolve the condition, and the vehicle has spent the majority of that period in dealership service.

NHTSA ID

11761705

Incident

Aug 23, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel went black. The contact stated that the failure had occurred during high outdoor temperatures. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.

NHTSA ID

11761562

Incident

Aug 26, 2026

Mileage

18,000 mi

While sitting at a red light, the truck will automatically shut off when I take my foot off the gas pedal. It has happened about 10 times over the last 6 months.

NHTSA ID

11761495

Incident

Aug 6, 2026

While operating the vehicle inside of a car wash, with the transmission in Neutral and the engine at idle (car was propelling the vehicle) the dash chimed, showed an error message for STOP START REQUIRES RESET, shifted into park and set the parking brake uncommanded. This resulted in my vehicle being struck from behind by another vehicle inside of the car wash. The only remedy to get moving again was to STOP the engine, manually shit to PARK, restart, then release the parking brake.

NHTSA ID

11761372

Incident

Aug 31, 2026

While operating the vehicle in heavy traffic (stop and go) conditions at about 10 mph the vehicle displayed an error message (STOP START RESET REQUIRED) shifted itself from DRIVE to PARK and applied the PARKING BRAKE uncommanded. Note that the auto stop start was in the ON position for several occurrences, but even with the automatic stop/start OFF the same anomaly occurred. These events happened during rush hour traffic on I95 in the express lanes as well as inside of an automatic car wash and during that instance it resulted on another vehicle striking mine from behind. To get the vehicle to move again required me to STOP the engine, switch to PARK, RESTART the engine and release the already applied parking brake.

NHTSA ID

11761369

Incident

Sep 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the rear lights became inoperative. The message "No Trailer Lights" was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,053.

NHTSA ID

11761300

Incident

Sep 1, 2026

Mileage

29,053 mi

The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V059000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System), 26V225000 (Electrical System), and 26V495000 (Seat Belts); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the navigation screen display turned black. The contact pulled over, turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle returned to normal operation. A local dealer and Spitzer Jeep RAM Brook Park (13001 Brookpark Rd, Brook Park, OH 44142) were contacted on several occasions and confirmed that parts for the recall repairs were unavailable, and the contact was added to a waiting list. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000.

NHTSA ID

11761225

Incident

Jul 1, 2026

Mileage

4,000 mi

My vehicle has experienced a serious and extremely dangerous loss-of-propulsion condition on three separate occasions. The first time this happened, my RAM only had 4,513 miles on the odometer. I addressed this issue with my Carl Burger Dodge advisor in writing when I dropped it off and asked him to call me about it, but he never did. He also did not add anything I mentioned on my departure paperwork. He completely ignored this liability. While driving normally in DRIVE, the truck unexpectedly shifts out of gear and effectively goes into NEUTRAL without any input from me. The “P”/Park indicator flashes, the vehicle will no longer respond to accelerator input, and I lose the ability to accelerate. To recover the vehicle, I have had to bring it to a complete stop, shift into PARK, and then shift back into DRIVE before propulsion is restored. This is not a normal transmission shift or a minor drivability concern. The vehicle is unexpectedly losing the ability to accelerate while in motion. This creates a serious safety risk, particularly in traffic, while merging, crossing intersections, or traveling at highway speeds. The condition has occurred three separate times, and I have video documentation of one of the incidents. I have also identified other reported complaints involving 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles experiencing similar unexpected loss of propulsion, neutral/gear-selection problems, flashing gear indicators, and the need to stop the vehicle and reselect PARK and DRIVE. I am therefore formally placing Ram/Stellantis on notice that I consider this a substantial safety defect and am requesting that the manufacturer repurchase the vehicle rather than simply continuing an open-ended repair process.

NHTSA ID

11760070

Incident

Nov 12, 2025