NHTSA Data Explorer
Ram
Data refreshed May 30, 2026
Complaints
20,056
Active records
Recalls
200
Active records
TSBs
5,435
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
16
Injuries
638
Crashes
880
Fires
321
Top reported issues — Ram
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Driver assistance issue
Operating state
Condition issue
Steering behavior
Performance issue
Engine behavior
Braking behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Noise
Fluid issue
Safety restraint issue
Vibration/harshness
Electrical issue
Thermal issue
Infotainment behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Powering on/off behavior
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Starting behavior
Access/entry issue
Lighting behavior
Recent change
HVAC behavior
Smell
Wiper/washer behavior
Communication/network issue
Electrified system issue
Most-reported Ram models
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Browse all Ram models
All Ram models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2017 RAM 4500
Filed May 28, 2026
See attached document for complaint.
2018 RAM 1500
Filed May 28, 2026
I experienced sudden and intermittent loss of power steering. I nearly crashed going around a corner as the steering suddenly required a hard active return to center. I brought the vehicle to my local independent service center where they test drove it and confirmed/experienced similar sudden loss of power steering. No one else has inspected the vehicle. There were no warning lights. The onboard diagnostic computer shows no error codes. The vehicle is unsafe to drive as is. It is currently in…
2022 RAM 1500
Filed May 28, 2026
Electronic power steering failed in a turn, and required a lot of force to make the turn, the eps had water in it after a flood, the part is backordered
2016 RAM 1500
Filed May 27, 2026
Electronic power steering failure. Not complete shut down, but intermittent. Heavy steering feel when cornering at very low or highway speeds. No return to center. Notchy/sticky steering feel. No eps warning light. No electronic failure ie fuse, relay, control. Works fine today, cuts out tomorrow.
2021 RAM PROMASTER
Filed May 27, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 RAM 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V552000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact mention he has had several issues with the vehicle on the freeway and bridge where the vehicle stalled while driving at any unknown speed. The contact stated that several dealers were contacted and informed him that the parts were no longer available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a…
2017 RAM 1500
Filed May 27, 2026
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the Traction Control, ABS, Electric Trailer Brake, and Brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, where it was purchased, and it was scanned with an OBD2 scanner; however, it was cleared for error codes and diagnosed safe to drive. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure occasionally reoccurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure…
2020 RAM 1500
Filed May 27, 2026
Tailgate gets stuck and will not open.
2017 RAM 2500
Filed May 27, 2026
The contact owns a 2017 RAM 2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that when the ABS warning light illuminated, the cruise control feature was deactivated. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received a recall notification, NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however the parts were…
2018 RAM 2500
Filed May 27, 2026
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not 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; however, there were audible alerts constantly coming up stating that the ABS, ESC and other multiple warnings…
2014 RAM 1500
Filed May 27, 2026
On the morning of May 26, 2026, I was driving at 30 MPH on a neighborhood road. After a few miles, and while approaching a green to caution traffic light. I applied the brake and felt a definite tug in the steering wheel and immediately, completely lost power steering. While at the red traffic light and a full stop, I placed the truck in park stopped and restarted the engine, and the power steering was restored. It happened again within a half mile again while applying the brake. Although…