Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2027 RAM 1500, most frequently naming the engine category. 29 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
When owners filed reports about this model year
Not enough dated records to plot a meaningful trend — 1 month of data.
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Brand-new vehicle 2027 Ram Laramie (280 miles)is un-driveable due to a critical engine cooling system defect, and the manufacturer is unable to supply replacement safety/operational parts within a legal 30-day timeframe.
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Customer States There Is a Blinking Odometer. Firmware Over-The-Air (FOTA) Fails With Message To Visit The Dealer.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
R1H Radio U43.17 Software Update - Dealer Option Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● Screen freeze or radio reset. ● Projection will not reconnect. ● Audio or music skipping and/or cutting out during playback. ● Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto® improvements: fixes for disconnections, freezes, screen distortion, and pairing issues. ● "Service Air Suspension System" message displayed when the up or down button becomes stuck. ● Trailer Surround Camera dimensions not retained after an ignition cycle. ● Distorted radio startup animation. ● Home screen media widget does not display the artist name. ● Turn signal blind spot view does not turn off after the turn is completed. ● Vehicle Settings page becomes frozen and unresponsive to touch input. ● "AUTO" drive mode takes several seconds to update after the mode is changed. ● Screen display size changes from normal to small without user input. ● Radio text displays in English when Portuguese is selected. ● Screen flickers, resets, or goes blank while driving. ● Steering wheel volume adjustment causes screen distortion. ● Surround Camera View guidelines remain visible when the setting is turned off in the radio. ● User is able to add a device to the head unit while the vehicle is in motion. ● Radio bluetooth is unable to discover a phone even when the phone is directly in front of the radio. ● Fam Cam softkey requires multiple attempts before launching. ● App screen turns completely black while driving. ● Phantom chimes occur without any warning messages or notifications. ● Left-side blind spot turn signal camera has a longer activation delay than the right-side camera. ● Radio switches to Android Auto® unexpectedly and displays a black screen. ● Phone cannot be reconnected to bluetooth after being deleted. ● "Glovebox and Apps" text overlap on the MyCar or Performance Pages screen when the glovebox button is pressed. In addition, the following software enhancement is included: This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to U43.17.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY
Flash: Power Tailgate Module (PTGM) Updates Customers may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: ● Power Tailgate may not power open or power close. This bulletin involves inspecting and, if necessary, reprogramming the PTGM with the latest software, then performing a tailgate calibration.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FUSE BLOCK UNDERHOOD - PWR DIS A/C Blowing hot air or not working. A/C relay clutch not operating, dealers unnecessary replacing PDCs. Battery disconnection is required to reset PCM. Please follow SOL S2624000004.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tow Nav Menu Option Unavailable - UBQ/UBW Customers may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: ● Tow Nav menu option is grayed out and cannot be selected.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
R1H U43.17 Software Update - FOTA Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● Screen Freeze or Radio Reset. ● Projection will not reconnect. ● Audio or music skipping and/or cutting out during playback. ● Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto® improvements: fixes for disconnections, freezes, screen distortion, and pairing issues. ● "Service Air Suspension System" message displayed when the Up or Down button becomes stuck. ● Trailer Surround Camera dimensions not retained after an ignition cycle. ● Distorted radio startup animation. ● Home screen media widget does not display the artist name. ● Turn signal blind spot view does not turn off after the turn is completed. ● Vehicle Settings page becomes frozen and unresponsive to touch input. ● "AUTO" Drive Mode takes several seconds to update after the mode is changed. ● Screen display size changes from normal to small without user input. ● Radio text displays in English when Portuguese is selected. ● Screen flickers, resets, or goes blank while driving. ● Steering wheel volume adjustment causes screen distortion. ● Surround Camera View guidelines remain visible when the setting is turned off in the radio. ● User is able to add a device to the head unit while the vehicle is in motion. ● Radio Bluetooth is unable to discover a phone even when the phone is directly in front of the radio. ● App screen turns completely black while driving. ● Phantom chimes occur without any warning messages or notifications. ● Left-side blind spot turn signal camera has a longer activation delay than the right-side camera. ● Radio switches to Android Auto® unexpectedly and displays a black screen. ● Phone cannot be reconnected to Bluetooth after being deleted. ● Glovebox and Apps text overlap on the MyCar or Performance Pages screen when the glovebox button is pressed. In addition, the following software enhancement is included: ● Remove Virtual Wall option from the Vehicle Settings menu.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027Viewing | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2026 | 108 | 9 | 0 | 57.0 |
| 2025 | 380 | 8 | 0 | 57.5 |
| 2024 | 78 | 6 | 0 | 61.8 |
| 2023 | 207 | 11 | 0 | 60.4 |
| 2022 | 640 | 16 | 2 | 65.2 |
| 2021 | 691 | 15 | 1 | 61.2 |
| 2020 | 645 | 14 | 1 | 63.1 |
| 2019 | 1,501 | 30 | 1 | 62.5 |
| 2018 | 669 | 15 | 2 | 64.1 |
| 2017 | 886 | 13 | 3 | 71.6 |
| 2016 | 1,565 | 17 | 4 | 70.0 |
| 2015 | 1,461 | 18 | 5 | 69.5 |
| 2014 | 1,784 | 17 | 5 | 68.1 |
| 2013 | 1,283 | 12 | 4 | 68.7 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2009 | 37 | 2 | 1 | 51.5 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.