Model year
2026 Ram 1500
NHTSA lists 9 recalls and 103 complaints for the 2026 Ram 1500 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (49), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (16), ENGINE (13). No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 12–22 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$6,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2013 1,279 complaints
- 2014 1,776 complaints
- 2015 1,459 complaints
- 2016 1,554 complaints
- 2017 884 complaints
- 2018 667 complaints
- 2019 1,493 complaints
- 2020 640 complaints
- 2021 683 complaints
- 2022 628 complaints
- 2023 203 complaints
- 2024 77 complaints
- 2025 365 complaints
- 2026 103 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
26V623000 · Sep 29, 2026
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system sensors may fail to detect low tire pressure and/or fail to illuminate the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to…
26V622000 · Sep 29, 2026
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. A connector for the driver and front passenger side air bags may not be secured properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…
26V560000 · Sep 1, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. A radio software error may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear…
26V531000 · Aug 13, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In…
26V495000 · Jul 30, 2026
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number…
26V421000 · Jul 1, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The headlight wiring may cause the parking lights and daytime running lights to flicker on and off, or fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…
26V225000 · Apr 9, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. As such, these vehicles fail…
26V059000 · Feb 2, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow…
25V826000 · Dec 1, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Ram Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel cluster display to be blank. As such, these…
Complaints
103 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 1, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 2WD · 3L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| 1500 HO 4WD · 3L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| 1500 RHO 4WD · 3L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 16 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| 1500 4WD · 3L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| 1500 4WD · 5.7L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline · Hybrid | 16 | 20 | 18 | — | — | $4,200 |
| 1500 2WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 20 | 25 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 1500 4WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 19 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| 1500 2WD · 5.7L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline · Hybrid | 17 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $4,000 |
| 1500 4WD · 6.2L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 10 | 14 | 12 | — | — | $6,850 |
| 1500 Warlock 4WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 17 | 18 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
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Check a vehicle
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