2025 Ram 1500 transmission & drivetrain problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 26, 2026KSElectrical SystemLightingTransmission & Drivetrain

   Occured around midnight 24/25 Sep, 2026. Started vehicle, after using it previously in the day time with no issues, to a blank instrument cluster. All gauges would not move, light up, or function in any way. Further testing shows that the primary front turn lamps were not operating. Cryise control was inaccessible. Additionally shifting from R, N, and Drive is virtually impossible at times. I have to go to park between each shift and go directly to the position desired…

   NHTSA complaint #11767157 · source
2. Filed Sep 22, 2026MAElectrical SystemOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   After normal driving and powering down, (breaking, stopping, transmission to park, and turning truck off) the truck then lurches forward after a period of time from shutting it off. It lurches forward and then returns to its resting place. It does not do this every time and it is random with no identifiable reason that I can ascertain. The first time it happened I was at a gas station when the truck was turned off and my son got out to get a snack inside the gas station…

   NHTSA complaint #11766055 · 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 19, 2026FLEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   We have had sudden engine shut down issues with this truck for close to a year. We have had it at the dealership several times and they say they cannot get the issue resolved and cannot duplicate it. The truck begins running rough, as you slow the vehicle to a stop, the engine dies; the message shows "auto brake disabled" use run brake to restart. After the last visit to the dealership, the engine missing is more prominent, and the stop happened as the vehicle was moving at…

   NHTSA complaint #11765561 · source
5. Filed Sep 1, 2026FLCrashElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   While operating the vehicle inside of a car wash, with the transmission in Neutral and the engine at idle (car was propelling the vehicle) the dash chimed, showed an error message for STOP START REQUIRES RESET, shifted into park and set the parking brake uncommanded. This resulted in my vehicle being struck from behind by another vehicle inside of the car wash. The only remedy to get moving again was to STOP the engine, manually shit to PARK, restart, then release the…

   NHTSA complaint #11761372 · source
6. Filed Sep 1, 2026FLBrakesElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   While operating the vehicle in heavy traffic (stop and go) conditions at about 10 mph the vehicle displayed an error message (STOP START RESET REQUIRED) shifted itself from DRIVE to PARK and applied the PARKING BRAKE uncommanded. Note that the auto stop start was in the ON position for several occurrences, but even with the automatic stop/start OFF the same anomaly occurred. These events happened during rush hour traffic on I95 in the express lanes as well as inside of an…

   NHTSA complaint #11761369 · source
7. Filed Aug 10, 2026FLElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   When driving slowly throught a parking lot, the dashboard warned to put the car in park. I could not steer, speed up, or slow down. I managed to park the car diagonally, and went into park. The vehicle then shut off and I had to turn it back on. Both of my kids where in the car

   NHTSA complaint #11756088 · source
8. Filed Aug 10, 2026FLElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   While stopped at red light, waiting for the green light, the vehicle suddenly gave the park signal, once in park the vehicle shut down. It had to be restarted. My child was in the back seat.This occurred today 10 August 2026

   NHTSA complaint #11756045 · source
9. 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
10. 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
11. Filed Jun 26, 2026OHElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

    My 2025 Ram 1500 has less than 500 miles and in the 4 days of ownership it has completely shut down twice when accelerating from a stopped position. In both incidents, the vehicle was stopped and became completely unresponsive when I attempted to accelerate, resulting in an unexpected loss of motive power. The vehicle is currently being retained by the Ram dealership. The dealership advised that Ram is aware of the issue but does not currently have a repair or remedy…

    NHTSA complaint #11746730 · source
12. Filed Jun 10, 2026VADriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

    While driving in traffic on the interstate with adaptive cruise control working, all lights on the dash illuminated for 1 to 2 seconds, adaptive cruise control kicked off, the dash then went totally blank for 2 to 3 seconds then slowly came back to life with the fuel gauge showing zero when there was ¾ of a tank prior to this event.

    NHTSA complaint #11743237 · 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