2025 Ram 1500 fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 30, 2026ORElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   September 14 ~10AM I was starting from a stop light wen the truck suddenly started surging and the tach showed over 4K RPM, all Gage lights were erratic, it would not accelerate, i lost power steering, and pulled the truck over and did a hard reboot (restart). While that recharged the system I had just exited a treacherous 8 mile very narrow stretch of road between Brookings and Grants Pass Oregon, that has very sharp and blind turns frequented by logging and delivery semi…

   NHTSA complaint #11768106 · source
2. Filed Sep 22, 2026GAElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Vehicle auto start failure has constantly failed leaving Vehicle stranded in roadway ,started at milage 14,090 repairs attempted at dealer to no avail

   NHTSA complaint #11766037 · source
3. Filed Sep 21, 2026MOEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   2025 Ram 1500 experiences complete engine stalling at low RPM while coasting to stops. First and only owner since June 20, 2025. Vehicle properly maintained. INCIDENTS: August 28, 2026 - stalled twice (12:30 PM at stop sign, 3:30 PM at stop light). Both times coasting with no throttle/brake input. Check engine light appeared. September 17, 2026 - Critical safety incident: Vehicle stalled while releasing brake at stop sign merging with Highway 50 eastbound (50 MPH traffic).…

   NHTSA complaint #11765782 · source
4. Filed Sep 17, 2026WAElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionLighting

   After towing module recall completed, the trailer towing light comes On showing up on the dash board in yellow requesting setup, then fades off. Twice happened. Folding mirror required three depressions of folding mirror button to open. Back up camera fails and shows blue screen, no back up image. 5 times since Ownership. Downshift and up shift hard enough and jerky enough to break traction on icy roads in traffic. Winter is coming and this is a genuine safety concern.…

   NHTSA complaint #11765150 · source
5. Filed Sep 2, 2026MDFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionSeats & Seat Belts

   While sitting at a red light, the truck will automatically shut off when I take my foot off the gas pedal. It has happened about 10 times over the last 6 months.

   NHTSA complaint #11761495 · source
6. Filed Aug 27, 2026CAElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   My vehicle has experienced a serious and extremely dangerous loss-of-propulsion condition on three separate occasions. The first time this happened, my RAM only had 4,513 miles on the odometer. I addressed this issue with my Carl Burger Dodge advisor in writing when I dropped it off and asked him to call me about it, but he never did. He also did not add anything I mentioned on my departure paperwork. He completely ignored this liability. While driving normally in DRIVE, the…

   NHTSA complaint #11760070 · source
7. Filed Aug 7, 2026MAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   On multiple occasions while pulling across/into traffic the vehicle had a delayed acceleration response with a 1-2 second hesitation causing close calls with unpredictable acceleration coming from a complete stop.

   NHTSA complaint #11755396 · source
8. Filed Jul 24, 2026WIEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   I purchased a new 2025 Ram 1500. Within the first week of ownership, the vehicle developed repeated engine misfires, check engine lights, and electrical issues, including a dead battery. The vehicle was repaired multiple times under warranty. The engine later suffered an internal failure that required complete engine replacement. After the engine replacement, the vehicle developed a new drivability problem. The truck now consistently shudders and hesitates during light…

   NHTSA complaint #11752721 · source
9. Filed Jul 18, 2026WVElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I was in an active car wash and the truck stalled and engaged Auto-park and I was nearly hit by the car behind me in the car wash.

   NHTSA complaint #11751299 · source
10. Filed Jul 15, 2026OHElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    9/25/25 My truck accelerated on its own, in drive, while turning and a downhill situation. It revved high, about 2000 RPM but I was able to pull over to get it in park to stop revving, and turned it off. It restarted and when I arrived to work that trip, it did the same in reverse while trying to park. Had to hold brake hard to get truck to stop. Took to dealer did who did SW update to transmission module. 1/13/26 truck again revved while pulling forward in Mc'D's drive…

    NHTSA complaint #11750644 · source
11. Filed Jun 16, 2026ALEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The engine bucks, stalls and misfires. It is a safety problem as it can stall when pulling out into traffic.The problem has been reproduced by the general manager (Tony Coogle) at Sandy Sansing Ram dealer in [XXX]. Yes, the vehicle has been checked by the dealer three times. No, there are now warning lights. The problem first appeared right after I purchased it in August 2025. Since then I have taken the truck in 3 times for repair and each time the dealer has claimed a fix,…

    NHTSA complaint #11744424 · source
12. Filed May 18, 2026FLElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    NHTSA Safety Complaint Draft Vehicle: 2025 Ram 1500 VIN: [XXX] Mileage at First Incident: 3920 Mileage at Most Recent Incident: 13,000 (approx.) Complaint Summary: My 2025 Ram 1500 has a recurring safety critical defect that causes the truck to suddenly and unpredictably decelerate from highway speeds (around 70 mph to 55 mph) down to approximately 5 mph, even though the engine RPMs remain around 4,000. This creates an immediate risk of being rear ended or causing a multi…

    NHTSA complaint #11738461 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology