2025 RAM 1500 Driver assistance Problems

The front sensor misfire a code. The fake code triggers all brake system lights. Causing a serious safety issue.

NHTSA ID

11773905

Incident

Oct 16, 2026

2025 Ram Limited. Front ParkSense camera (the camera that automatically activates when Front ParkSense detects an object) shuts off after the vehicle is turned off and left overnight. Every morning the system must be manually re-enabled in Uconnect settings before the front camera will activate again during parking maneuvers. This occurs consistently after the truck sits overnight. The issue does not stay enabled across ignition cycles when the vehicle is left parked for several hours. I took the vehicle to the dealer; they found no issue. I also contacted Ram customer service, who stated there is no known issue with this condition. No crash, injury, or property damage has occurred, but the daily loss of the front camera view reduces the effectiveness of the ParkSense system during low-speed parking and could contribute to a collision in tight spaces.

NHTSA ID

11773895

Incident

Aug 23, 2026

I purchased my 2025 RAM 1500 Rebel new on XXX. Since purchasing the vehicle, I have experienced repeated malfunctions of the digital instrument cluster (gauge cluster) located directly behind the steering wheel. The instrument cluster screen unexpectedly goes black, shuts off, restarts, and cycles power without warning, including while the vehicle is being driven. Additionally, when the instrument cluster malfunctions and cycles power, amber-colored warning lights located on both exterior mirrors, including the mirror surfaces and housings, flash simultaneously. I believe these are associated with the vehicle's blind-spot monitoring system. Both sides illuminate in conjunction with the instrument cluster malfunction, suggesting that the issue may involve more than the instrument cluster display alone. The vehicle has been taken to authorized RAM dealerships approximately six times in an effort to correct this recurring defect. Most repair attempts were performed at Midway Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM in [XXX], with an additional visit to Anderson Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM in [XXX]. Despite these repeated repair attempts, the defect remains unresolved. Most recently, on XXX at approximately 10:04 PM, the instrument cluster again went black and cycled power while I was driving. This malfunction presents a serious safety concern because the instrument cluster provides essential driving information, including vehicle speed, warning indicators, and other vehicle operating information. When the display goes black, this information may become temporarily unavailable. The simultaneous flashing of the exterior mirror warning lights also raises concerns about possible interference with the vehicle's driver-assistance systems. The manufacturer has been formally notified of this recurring defect. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate these repeated electrical malfunctions as a potential vehicle safety defect. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11772070

Incident

Oct 17, 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

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

NHTSA ID

11765383

Incident

Sep 5, 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

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

Subject: URGENT SAFETY ESCALATION – Unintended Highway Braking + Ongoing Defects – 2025 Ram 1500 Tungsten – VIN [XXX] – Previous $10,000 Settlement Dear Ram / Stellantis Customer Care and Escalation Team, I am writing to escalate a critical safety defect and continuing problems with my 2025 Ram 1500 Tungsten. Vehicle details: VIN: [XXX] Current mileage: 17,500 Purchased: XXX Dealership: Billion – [XXX] Owner: [XXX] In May Stellantis provided a $10,000 cash settlement related to multiple electrical and other faults. Despite that settlement, the vehicle has continued to experience significant and escalating problems. NEW SERIOUS Critical safety issue – Unintended Automatic Braking: While using Hands-Free Active Driving Assist (or related ADAS systems) at 80 mph on the freeway with a clear lane ahead, the truck has slammed on the brakes without cause. This occurred once last year and has now happened two additional times. The most recent incident (Monday) nearly resulted in a serious accident when a vehicle behind me was forced to swerve to avoid a rear-end collision. My natural reaction was also to brake, which compounded the danger. This is a clear and dangerous safety defect involving the Automatic Emergency Braking / ADAS systems. I am currently forced to continue operating the vehicle with these known faults for approximately two more weeks before Billion in [XXX] can schedule service. Additional ongoing defects and repair history: The latest issue involves the engine revs surging up and down at idle, with the engine nearly stalling before recovering. Since new (XXX), this vehicle has already been in the workshop/garage 8 times and I have been provided with 8 rental vehicles. This will now become the 9th workshop visit and 9th rental once the dealership can take it in approximately two weeks. These continued defects — especially the unintended hard braking at highway speed — substantially impair the safe INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11759769

Incident

Aug 24, 2026

When driving between 18/25 miles per hour the engine Revs up to 6000 RPM and truck loses power. This has happened to me twice while driving , it also happened to the mechanic at the Dealership when it was towed there. The dealership had my truck for two weeks trying to fix the problem. After running a Diagnostic test it showed no codes. Stalantis was notified and they said they will NOT do anything to try and fix the problem. This is a real problem that I have seen other people have the same problem , and Stalantis refuses to do anything about it. This is a real danger if you are driving and you have no power. This first happened to me the first time on 8/03/2026. The second time was 8/04/2026, then for the mechanic on 8/10/2026.

NHTSA ID

11758927

Incident

Aug 3, 2026

The emergency braking system initiated during operating my vehicle (has done it 3 times) for no reason. It locks up my engine and will not let me operate the vehicle. The software went crazy with warnings. Would not allow me to turn off the engine. It acted like it thought I was having a front end collision. I seriously have been afraid to drive. I have this feature turned off, it should never have activated. I have had several electrical issues; example: drivers side running light twice has had to be replaced (first time it was only a few months old); the passenger side had to be replaced. The air pressure warnings are inconsistent, the screen goes black on my Uconnect system; the clock settings change daily. It drops, freezes or reboots constantly. The first week I had my truck the check engine light came on, I took it back to dealer and they found nothing wrong. A few weeks later it happened again; took it back and they said it was a "KNOWN" RAM issue, nothing is really wrong and no fix was available. It comes on frequently, I get it checked each time. It goes off on its own now. I do not trust it. How will I know if it really has an issue???

NHTSA ID

11755050

Incident

Jul 4, 2026

See attached document for complaint.

NHTSA ID

11752197

Incident

Apr 30, 2026

While driving northbound on [XXX] from [XXX] into [XXX] during heavy rain, my vehicle experienced an uncommanded Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) deployment just before the bridge. The sudden activation of the AEB system at highway speed on a wet surface caused the vehicle to lose traction, resulting in fishtailing and a subsequent head-on collision into the median. This malfunction not only put my life in danger, but the life of my passenger because if I was not able to recover as I did, the truck would have went right off the bridge. The AEB system is the component involved, and the vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The problem has not yet been evaluated or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center; currently, the vehicle is being evaluated by the insurance company, and inspection is pending. There were no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms prior to the incident. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11751870

Incident

Jul 18, 2026

This vehicle has a severe safety defect in its Instrument Panel Cluster that is the subject of NHTSA Safety Recall 25V-826. Despite multiple repair attempts, including a complete hardware replacement of the entire Instrument Panel Cluster, the defect remains unresolved. To date, the vehicle has been out of service for a cumulative 86 days for this issue. On June 24, 2026, after the full component replacement, the instrument panel cluster suffered a complete blackout while I was operating the vehicle at highway speeds. This resulted in a total loss of the speedometer and all safety information. A subsequent power-cycle restart failed to initialize the system. This is a documented, ongoing highway safety hazard. Video evidence of this failure is on file with the Texas DMV (active Lemon Law Case No. 26-0011927) and has been provided directly to the manufacturer's legal counsel. The manufacturer has failed to resolve this safety defect. Videos available upon request.

NHTSA ID

11750403

Incident

Jun 24, 2026

Loses the memory seat position all the time and seat does not roll back to exit. Speed limit warning setting is forgotten and alerts at 2 mph default, parking camera view fail to come on and must be selected manually, door trim popped off driver door requiring 2 trips to dealer to fix and a third trip to dealer to get seat position memory buttons reconnected as they were forgotten on 2 nd visit.

NHTSA ID

11749715

Incident

Jun 19, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving with cruise control engaged, the cruise control system accelerated and failed to recognize objects or vehicles ahead. The contact was forced to manually override the cruise control system to regain control of the vehicle and prevent an accident. The contact stated that a "Driver Override" warning message appeared on the instrument panel as the vehicle accelerated without the contact depressing the accelerator pedal. A dealer was notified of the failure, and an appointment was scheduled to have the vehicle inspected. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.

NHTSA ID

11749294

Incident

Jun 1, 2026

Mileage

17,000 mi

After two very near accidents and other close calls my truck never warned or brakes. The dealer said no codes nothing they can do. I read after a safety recall was done the modules stop communicating and a hard reset and flash should be performed.

NHTSA ID

11746878

Incident

Mar 25, 2026

The factory-installed tow mirrors on this vehicle present a severe safety hazard due to a major engineering and ergonomic design flaw. The physical size and placement of the side mirrors are excessively large, creating massive blind spots at the front pillars of the windshield. This completely obstructs the driver's forward-diagonal visibility, creating a "blind wall" effect that fully hides oncoming mid-size sedans, motorcycles, and pedestrians when approaching urban intersections, roundabouts, and crosswalks. This layout is entirely unsuitable for normal daily use and causes extreme driver distress due to near-miss situations. Additionally, the advanced safety electronics housed within these mirrors malfunction constantly. The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights freeze or lock up on the glass, or the dashboard displays a permanent "Blind Spot System Unavailable" error message shortly after starting the vehicle or deploying the power-folding mirrors. The 360-degree perimeter camera feed also experiences intermittent signal loss. The hardware components are available for inspection upon request. The electrical faults have been confirmed by an authorized dealer but a permanent design fix for the forward visibility hazard is required from the manufacturer.

NHTSA ID

11746290

Incident

Jun 24, 2026

The contact leased a 2025 RAM 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed to park the vehicle inside the residence's garage, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated, crashed through the rear wall of the garage, and into a snowbank, where the vehicle came to a stop. No warning light was illuminated. The garage rear wall and lawn care equipment were damaged. No injury was sustained. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was repaired. The contact stated that while the technician was conducting a post-repair test-drive, the failure reoccurred when there was a sudden acceleration. The technician was able to stop the vehicle. The contact was advised to tow the vehicle to the dealer for further inspection. The dealer was made aware of the failure and requested a manufacturer engineer inspection. The engineer inspected the vehicle at the same independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the vehicle had passed the inspection, and there was no electrical issue. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 5,200.

NHTSA ID

11743464

Incident

Mar 16, 2026

Mileage

5,200 mi

While driving in traffic on the interstate with adaptive cruise control working, all lights on the dash illuminated for 1 to 2 seconds, adaptive cruise control kicked off, the dash then went totally blank for 2 to 3 seconds then slowly came back to life with the fuel gauge showing zero when there was ¾ of a tank prior to this event.

NHTSA ID

11743237

Incident

May 23, 2025

on my 2025 ram 1500, my truck turns off my cross path detection, and reads i have a trailer hooked up. At the times this has happened i HAD NO trailer attached and had no trailer wire harness hooked up to my truck. the first time this happened, i was driving forward, and my truck turned off my cross path detection and errored out, my truck also reads a trailer, and has defalts to AUTO trailer, this happened 2 times, I have no trailer hooked up and have never had a trailer hooked up. the first time to reset this i had to restart my truck im not sure of the date this happened, i took it to the dealer ship for the first one and they told me there is supposed to be a fix late this year the first time was mid apr 2026 then today 6/6/2026 the same issue, i had no trailer hooked up and my cross path detection disable and the truck read i had a trailer hooked up and put a trailer icon on my cluster and put auto, this time about 5 mins the trailer icon went away, my truck has been doing this more and more there are 2 pics one is todays, and one is from around april time frame

NHTSA ID

11742519

Incident

Jun 6, 2026

The Throttle response is very slow when slowing down and then trying to take back off you are half throttle or more before anything happens, i have had to pull off the road to keep other vehicles from hitting me because the vehicle would not go. There has been a few times on the interstate that the throttle would not accept throttle at all and i would have to keep mashing it to finally get it to respond. I have had the truck at two dealerships and they tell me it is normal and the throttle is acting as it should. This is going to get me or someone Killed!!!! My friend bought a new 2026 ram truck and he says the same thing so this is a newer model ram problem.

NHTSA ID

11741861

Incident

May 13, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. 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 made aware of the recall and informed the contact that parts were limited. The contact was informed that new vehicles were the priority before the vehicles that were already sold. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while idling at an intersection, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the battery was replaced. Soon after the repair, while driving 75 MPH, the Forward Collision Avoidance system activated erroneously, and the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. The contact attempted to take the vehicle for service, but was unable to contact a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

NHTSA ID

11733968

Incident

Jul 1, 2025

Mileage

30,000 mi

I was pulling out of driveway, it is a steep driveway, I have kept vehicle in 4WD, I then backed up to turn around, the truck “lurched” and “jerked” forward abruptly. I thought I had hit the home in front of me or ran over something. It was not the AEB. The vehicle had changed from 4WD auto to 2WD on its own, creating a large “jump” in the gears. I took the vehicle to service and they could not replicate. This has now happened 3 other times and “jerked” me forward at lower speeds. I have slow had the vehicle “jerk” or roughly change gears while driving from 20mph to 40mpg or when lowering gears and different speeds. I have taken it to the dealership to present and was advised to take it to another dealership and test drive with myself to attempt to replicate. I have had the main center display console turn black, both on CarPlay, and using regularly. The front parking impact sensors not display on camera which could be a safety hazard of you had something or someone that was close to proximity to the vehicle and the camera not display. I have taken the vehicle in for this and was told they could not replicate.

NHTSA ID

11733853

Incident

Mar 5, 2026

I purchased the Vehicle in April 2025 with 500 miles as NEW. Within 3k miles, I had the AEB and “BLIND Spot warning unavailable “ both service required messages come on the vehicle. The Hazards stay on the side mirrors while driving, which make it dangerous also believing you have vehicles in your blind spot creating a safe hazard and also beeps at times. This continued to happen constantly. I was told at first presentation that there was an internal TBS(bulletin) with FCA and there was no fix. Then at 4k miles, it happened again. I took it back, they did a software update. It continued to happen. 6k miles, more software updates. A wiring harness was replaced. It is still happening for both. At 10k miles. After software updates, wiring harness update. It continues to happen.

NHTSA ID

11733847

Incident

Jul 30, 2025