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Ram 1500 Classic

Data refreshed October 25, 2026

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Complaints

3,728

Active records

Recalls

56

Active records

TSBs

2,223

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

4

Injuries

117

Crashes

167

Fires

30

Top reported issues — Ram 1500 Classic

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Operating state

1,731

Condition issue

1,119

Reporting mechanism

827

Engine behavior

798

Steering behavior

531

Performance issue

469

Driver assistance issue

463

Braking behavior

423

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

352

Fluid issue

327

Noise

273

Electrical issue

265

Powering on/off behavior

262

Infotainment behavior

253

Safety restraint issue

194

Starting behavior

146

Vibration/harshness

136

Access/entry issue

117

Safety restraint behavior

106

HVAC behavior

104

Lighting behavior

102

Electrified system issue

86

Thermal issue

86

Smell

76

Ride/handling behavior

50

Recent change

46

Wiper/washer behavior

37

Communication/network issue

19

Charging behavior

5

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2022 RAM 1500

Filed Oct 22, 2026


The sun visor (driver and passenger) break with normal use. This can cause the visor to suddenly drop into the drivers field of view or potentially strike the driver in the head depending on if it is being used in the standard down position or if the extension bar is being used on the front or side position. This could cause the driver to have a physical reaction even if the risk of injury from the strike is relatively small, thus causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Mine fell…

2022 RAM 1500

Filed Oct 22, 2026


The truck has stalled twice while in motion. Leaving me stopped suddenly in middle of the street. This has happened on 2 separate occasions. I did not think to save the dates. Initially I thought maybe I wasnt giving it enough throttle, but after reading more into it I see there was a recall for the previous year model and this may be considered problematic as well. The truck made me apply the brake to restart, and release the emergency brake since it applied on its own. The first stall I had…

2022 RAM 1500

Filed Oct 22, 2026


I am reporting a recurring engine defect involving the Multi-Displacement System (MDS) in my 2022 RAM 1500 Big Horn equipped with the 5.7L HEMI eTorque engine. Since purchasing the vehicle in March 2023 with approximately 4,555 miles, the truck has experienced four separate MDS-related failures despite multiple repair attempts by authorized RAM dealerships. On February 7, 2025, at approximately 38,115 miles, a RAM dealership diagnosed an MDS solenoid that had physically separated and required…

2019 RAM 1500

Filed Oct 22, 2026


Blown Engine- No prior indicators that were obviously present. Driving on highway and about 40 miles in, loud ticking noises. Truck previously had manifold bolt breaking issues so assumed it was an exhaust leak. Within another 20 miles, the engine light came on and engine noises noticeably increased. Immediately took it to Ram Service and was diagnosed with a failed camshaft and camshaft bearing wear/scoring. Issue was reported to Ram dealership and ultimately fixed at owner cost.

2022 RAM 1500

Filed Oct 21, 2026


The vehicle experienced a sudden powertrain failure at a busy intersection failing to automatically restart during an auto start/stop cycle on October 6, 2026. Upon manual override, the mild hybrid motor generator unit (MGU failed to adequately charge the 48V/12V electrical systems. This failure leaves the driver highly vulnerable to a total high-speed vehicle stall in active traffic due to rapid battery depletion. The manufacturer and dealership is unlawfully denying federal coverage for this…

2019 RAM 1500

Filed Oct 21, 2026


* The Sun Visor on both the driver and passenger sides of my 2019 Ram 1500 failed. The holder weakens and allows the visor to drop unexpectedly, which blocks your view while driving. * When I was driving, the sun visor had popped out of the ceiling, dropped into my view of the traffic, and bounced around my hands and the steering wheel. There is an electrical wire in the sun visor that causes the sun visor to dangle, spin, and bounce around until you can grab it. * The problem has been…

2022 RAM 1500

Filed Oct 20, 2026


Back up camera shows blue on reverse.

2020 RAM 1500

Filed Oct 19, 2026


The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving on the freeway at approximately 65 MPH, the turn signals activated without driver input and would not turn off. Additionally, an unidentified audible alert sounded during the failure. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact researched the failure and identified similar complaints involving other 2020 Ram 1500 vehicles. A local dealer was contacted and informed the contact no recalls applied to the vehicle, while…

2024 RAM 1500

Filed Oct 19, 2026


Failure of the power steering system. Almost impossible to turn at slow speeds.

2021 RAM 1500

Filed Oct 19, 2026


Original incident occurred in March 2026. While traveling at highway speeds my 2021 Ram 1500 lost all power and engine shutoff. I was able to get the truck to the side of the interstate due to it's momentum. Once I come to a stop, the e-brake is automatically applied and the vehicle will not restart or respond to any inputs from the keyfob. Vehicle is towed to nearest dealer, am told that the issue is related to an open recall that they have fixed and is now operating as normal. Less than one…

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Updated October 25, 2026. Refreshed nightly.