2026 RAM 1500 Problems

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

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.

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

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.

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.

The primary failures involve the central electrical system, computer module architecture, and the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), specifically the automatic rear backup braking. The 2026 Ram 1500 Laramie is currently parked at Lithia Ram in Helena, MT, and remains available for a complete inspection upon request. My safety, my wife's safety, and the lives of others have been put in extreme jeopardy. The truck suffered a terrifying, complete electrical and powertrain blackout directly in the middle of a highly dangerous, busy traffic intersection (Malfunction Junction). I was forced to activate my hazard lights and coast blindly through cross-traffic with zero steering control. The truck has also randomly stalled in parking lots. Furthermore, the computer system experiences severe glitches; the dashboard display repeatedly instructs me to push the start button to start the vehicle, even though the engine is already actively running. Additionally, the reverse backup braking system glitches, causing the rear brakes to randomly engage and violently jerk the truck when no hazard is present. The vehicle was towed to the dealership following the near-fatal intersection failure. The truck has had ongoing computer issues since August 2026. While remote, over-the-air software updates appeared on the center screen claiming to fix the vehicle, they failed to resolve the underlying defects. Despite the towing history and ongoing electrical glitches, the service department at Lithia Ram in Helena claims they "cannot replicate" the defects. No independent, manufacturer, or police inspections have occurred yet; the local dealer has only performed basic diagnostics and is actively refusing to investigate deeper or provide alternative transportation. The safety failures and computer errors happen completely at random with zero advance warning. This is the second truck with the same issues. Lithia transferred me into the Laramie from a 2026 Rebel that died on interstate.

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.

The vehicle has failed to start and left me stranded multiple times. The concerning thing here is, upon jumping the vehicle, there were no concerning lights just a single check engine light. I was driving directly to the dealer for a repair. All was fine for about 10 minutes. Then, I hit the brakes and all warning lights came up and the brakes STOPPED WORKING. The pedal was soft and going nearly to the floor. I very luckily avoided an accident and pulled over, then had the vehicle towed to the dealer. A week and a half later, when trying to start the truck it had another full electrical freakout and was towed to the dealer again.

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.

The contact owns a 2026 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 contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

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.

Motor Generator Unit. The dealer is swapping it under warranty. Failure is a risk to safety because it shuts the truck off while driving. Last time it was at 70 mph on a busy interstate. Problem has been confirmed by Ram dealer. There were no warnings prior to the failure. There were also no check engine lights after for 4 events. Then on the 5th time of shutting off, it left a check engine and battery light.

My 2026 RAM 1500 has the optional trailer tow mirrors. I have had similar trailer tow mirrors on my previous vehicle, a 2023 RAM 2500 HD and they did not seem to be as bad as they are here on my 1500 RAM truck. These trailer tow mirrors obscure too much visibility, particularly and specifically at an intersection. People in crosswalks, as well as other motorists at either the left or right of me, at an intersection, are almost completely impeded by these larger mirrors. I'm 6'1" and I still have to completely get out of my seat to see around these mirrors, to ensure I see other motorists and that don't hit someone. I have had multiple close calls with both vehicles to the left and right at intersections being almost completely hidden with these mirrors, and even a pedestrian recently at a crosswalk. I don't think these mirrors are safe. I don't feel comfortable having my wife drive my truck with these mirrors.

while operating my brand-new 2026 Ram 1500 at approximately 35mph, the panoramic sunroof suddenly and violently imploded with a loud explosion resembling a gunshot. There was absolutely no vehicle ahead of me, no overhead structures, and zero external impact from a rock or debris before the failure occurred.The glass shattered violently outward, showering the interior cabin and the roadway behind me with sharp, tempered glass shards. This structural failure caused an immediate, severe distraction while driving at highway speeds, creating an extreme safety hazard for myself, my passengers, and surrounding traffic.Upon taking the vehicle to three separate authorized Ram dealerships—including Finnegan Ram in Rosenberg, TX—service management verbally admitted they could find no physical evidence or point of impact on the glass, yet they refused to cover the repair or report the failure to the manufacturer as a factory safety defect. The vehicle currently has approximately 3100 miles and suffered a catastrophic structural glass failure under normal operating conditions.

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.

My tailgate wont open at all ! I tried the button in the overhead console ,the key fob and manually! Nothing works and I can't get a dealership to get me a loaner to look at it because I can't be with out transportation! It's a little frustrating I have a new truck that was less then 1month old at the time. Not to mention the other electrical issues like (system keep unpairing my phone),my airbag RH rear canister makes a loud bursting noise or the light indicator in the mirror come on and system is froze until I turn the truck off and back on. I'm hoping you will be able to help with the issues I've mention!

The contact owns a 2026 RAM 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, an attempt was made to open the front passenger door and both rear doors manually and with the key fob; however, the doors failed to unlock or open. The vehicle was restarted, but the doors remained unresponsive. After sitting for approximately 15-20 minutes, the front passenger door and both rear doors were able to unlock and open. The contact expressed concern that the failure posed a safety hazard in an emergency situation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,650.

Every time I press the unlock button on my remote or when any of the four doors is opened on the vehicle the tailgate automatically opens.

I purchased this truck in November 2025. While in the service department for an unrelated repair (software update), a body panel defect was noticed and reported to me. The “uniside” panel on the driver side of the truck there is a split in the metal that should have never made it through the factory or especially to the dealership for a customer to purchase. This is a safety concern because the metal structure of the vehicle is compromised or could split further while driving down the road. I am working with my dealer to come to a resolution that involves replacing the vehicle, but we are still in that process so I am unsure of the outcome at this point. It is 100% a factory defect that should have never made it through production. Part of the process that they are having me go through in involves getting an estimate from a collision center. The collision center stated, and I have this in writing, that the repair can be made, but there will be absolutely no warranty because of the stress that possibly caused this split could lead to other problems down the road.

On multiple occasions with outside temperatures below 30-degree F the rear drivers side door would not open or unlock. The door lock knob was in the unlocked position but the door would not open using either the outside or the inside door handles. The handles moved but did not do anything. The door handle was not frozen and it only happened to that door. I believe this had something to do with the door lock actuator or electronics and it may be related to the outside temperatures. Once I turned off the vehicle and restarted the vehicle the door would open and work. This issue is hard to replicate and I am concerned that it will happen again and I will not be able to get my child out of the vehicle in case of an accident or fire.

side air bag is at body shop waiting on estimate. side impact wife driving 30 mph hit in left side started at A post ripped through drivers door crushed outer and inside rocker panels. has dent into cab area. Wife was taken to hospital in a neck brace with large Hematoma above left eye from head bouncing off side window. Vechicle has not been inspectied by anybody other than body shop. Truck is new 3000 miles with no warning lamps on. The truck was pushed over 1 lane do to impact.

Windshield wipers turned on by themselves and will not turn off, odometer is flashing, service airbag message on dash and airbag warning light flashing on dash and blinkers do not work. Stellantis cannot fix the problem and refuse to take truck back. Truck only has 3100 miles on it. Truck has been at Charlevoix Auto Ram Dealership Service since June 1, 2026. Multiple cases have been opened with auto manufacturer by dealership and us, the owner. Auto manufacturer will not buy back vehicle and put us new vehicle. We hadn't had vehicle for 3 months when this happened.

The primary failures involve the central electrical system, computer module architecture, and the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), specifically the automatic rear backup braking. The 2026 Ram 1500 Laramie is currently parked at Lithia Ram in Helena, MT, and remains available for a complete inspection upon request. My safety, my wife's safety, and the lives of others have been put in extreme jeopardy. The truck suffered a terrifying, complete electrical and powertrain blackout directly in the middle of a highly dangerous, busy traffic intersection (Malfunction Junction). I was forced to activate my hazard lights and coast blindly through cross-traffic with zero steering control. The truck has also randomly stalled in parking lots. Furthermore, the computer system experiences severe glitches; the dashboard display repeatedly instructs me to push the start button to start the vehicle, even though the engine is already actively running. Additionally, the reverse backup braking system glitches, causing the rear brakes to randomly engage and violently jerk the truck when no hazard is present. The vehicle was towed to the dealership following the near-fatal intersection failure. The truck has had ongoing computer issues since August 2026. While remote, over-the-air software updates appeared on the center screen claiming to fix the vehicle, they failed to resolve the underlying defects. Despite the towing history and ongoing electrical glitches, the service department at Lithia Ram in Helena claims they "cannot replicate" the defects. No independent, manufacturer, or police inspections have occurred yet; the local dealer has only performed basic diagnostics and is actively refusing to investigate deeper or provide alternative transportation. The safety failures and computer errors happen completely at random with zero advance warning. This is the second truck with the same issues. Lithia transferred me into the Laramie from a 2026 Rebel that died on interstate.

The 2026 RHO is pulling to the right every time you accelerate the gas pedal. I took in to the Dodge dealership to check it out. They did an alignment check and adjusted. Went on a test drive with the mechanic and did a drive on street and highway. The mechanic noticed the vehicle pulling to right. We went on a test drive three more times but no change with adjustments made by the mechanic.

Vehicle returned from warranty repair at MainStreet CDJR of Lansing with severe mechanical negligence and federal compliance breaches. The dealership left critical drivetrain components completely loose, including rear transmission mount bolts and cooler lines, creating an immediate highway safety hazard. A separate, certified Ram dealership has since inspected the truck and generated a formal work order explicitly documenting: "Loose bolts left from prior dealer." Furthermore, the initial dealership assigned an uncertified student trainee (Tech ID 1078) to perform this advanced powertrain warranty work and subsequently signed off on a critical federal occupant safety restraint recall completion. The General Manager verbally admitted to the consumer that the servicing technician was uncertified and currently still attending training classes. The dealership held the repair ticket open locally for 33 days to actively manipulate data and hide the compliance paperwork from corporate