2026 RAM 1500

I am having brake and auto start issues. I address the brake issue to the salesman. The issue was never fixed. I have a brake that’s touchy. Feel like pressure as your trying to brake. I have to slowly tap brake it’s touchy. Auto start: when I come to stoplight. Pickup shuts off. It starts back up I hear a back fire like sound. Like someone hit the pickup.

NHTSA ID

11776719

Incident

Nov 7, 2026

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 approximately 115°F. The doors also repeatedly failed to lock, unlock, or properly secure the vehicle, creating serious safety and security concerns. No warning light was observed before these electrical failures. In October 2026, the vehicle developed additional problems involving repeated check-engine warning lights, multiple-cylinder misfires, and abnormal grinding or dragging engine sensations. Desert 215 Superstore technicians confirmed diagnostic trouble code P0300 and documented cold-start misfires affecting cylinders 1, 3, and 5 under service invoice #171349, dated October 14–19, 2026, at approximately 2,990 miles. The vehicle was returned to the dealership around October 20–21 after the engine symptoms recurred. Stellantis technical assistance was reportedly involved under STAR Technical ID 103007728. The dealership has inspected the vehicle, but I have not received documentation confirming a separate physical inspection by a manufacturer representative. The door-related safety incidents were previously reported to dealership personnel but were not adequately documented in the service records, and I have no written confirmation that those failures were reproduced. The vehicle remains at Desert 215 Superstore in Las Vegas, Nevada, and may be available for inspection through the dealership. I am requesting that NHTSA document and review these recurring electrical and engine-related problems as potential safety defects, particularly because of the risk to vehicle occupants and my family's safety. STAR Case / Technical ID #103007728

NHTSA ID

11776475

Incident

Oct 12, 2026

2026 Ram 1500 Rebel equipped with 3.0L Hurricane I-6. When Auto Start/Stop shuts the engine off at a stoplight, the engine restarts but on two occasions the vehicle has not responded to accelerator input. I have rotated the gear selector from drive to park and back to drive and the vehicle responded to throttle input. The condition has not occurred when Auto Start/Stop is manually disabled. Dealer inspected vehicle after first occasion but could not duplicate the condition and found no diagnostic trouble codes. Loss of acceleration after restart presents a safety concern when pulling into or crossing traffic.

NHTSA ID

11776024

Incident

Nov 3, 2026

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 alerting after. Due to this there was an impact on the front lower bumper. I took it to Normandin and advisor called and mentioned Stellantis ordered to no touch truck. They refused to look into this safety issue under factory warranty. 3. Unresolved Brakes/Suspension- received an email, took it to Normandin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram on 900 Capitol Expressway Auto Mall San Jose, CA 95136 United States, did not perform a fix. This safety warning remains unresolved in the system. 4. Erratic Towing Indicator Fault- Normandin stated that it can be “just dust” warning remains unresolved in the system 5. Center Screen Freezing- freezes Normandin advisor witnessed it at vehicle repair pickup and told me to restart the screen. I have contacted Stellantis and opened a case on this matter. I have called numerous of times and they keep saying they will call back, and I have not heard anything back in three weeks.

NHTSA ID

11775233

Incident

Oct 10, 2026

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 halt and shut off while the vehicle was in motion. We have today reported to the dealer and will be transporting the car there today.

NHTSA ID

11772616

Incident

Oct 17, 2026

I have been trying to schedule an appointment to fix the trailer lighting recall for over six months. The dealership tells me the parts are on back order even though I know people are getting this fixed at other dealerships.

NHTSA ID

11772607

Incident

Mar 1, 2026

My 2026 RAM 1500, with approximately 3,900 miles, experienced an unexpected engine shutdown on XXX. After entering the vehicle, fastening my seatbelt, pressing the brake, and starting the engine, the engine ran for approximately one second. When I attempted to shift into Reverse, the engine shut off and the transmission automatically went into Park. The dashboard and electronics remained powered, but the vehicle would not shift into another gear or respond to the start button. After completely shutting down the vehicle’s electronics, I was able to restart the engine, and the truck operated normally. The vehicle has also experienced intermittent infotainment failures, including CarPlay freezing, the radio remaining on after shutdown, and navigation updates failing. These issues began around mid-XXX. I am concerned about the possibility of the engine shutting down unexpectedly again, potentially while driving. This has happened a few times while driving out of my drive way I have a service appointment scheduled XXX at the ram dealership automation in [XXX] off of [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11770923

Incident

Oct 13, 2026

My 2026 RAM 1500, with approximately 3,900 miles, experienced an unexpected engine shutdown on October 13, 2026. After entering the vehicle, fastening my seatbelt, pressing the brake, and starting the engine, the engine ran for approximately one second. When I attempted to shift into Reverse, the engine shut off and the transmission automatically went into Park. The dashboard and electronics remained powered, but the vehicle would not shift into another gear or respond to the start button. After completely shutting down the vehicle’s electronics, I was able to restart the engine, and the truck operated normally. The vehicle has also experienced intermittent infotainment failures, including CarPlay freezing, the radio remaining on after shutdown, and navigation updates failing. These issues began around mid-September 2026. I am concerned about the possibility of the engine shutting down unexpectedly again, potentially while driving.

NHTSA ID

11770919

Incident

Oct 13, 2026

Accelerator Pedal Output Non-Zero with Pedal Released Customers may comment on one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● High engine idle speed may be observed. ● "Engine Stop/Start Not Ready" message may be displayed in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and/or Engine Stop/Start (ESS) system is disabled or overridden. ● Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) may not function as intended. Following distance may not be maintained, or a message may be displayed in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) indicating driver override of cruise control. ● No Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) may be present, as this condition typically does not set accelerator pedal-related DTCs. This bulletin involves diagnosing the accelerator pedal position signal and, if required, replacing the accelerator pedal

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