With 6 recalls and 0 complaints, the 2025 Ram 1500 rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

24V7940002024-24-10

WHEELS:HUB

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles. The front wheel hub encoder rings may be damaged, which can disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.

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24V9420002024-19-12

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. Incorrect headlight module software may cause the headlights to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Inoperative headlights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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25V2310002025-10-04

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles. A software error may cause an incorrect tire inflation pressure message to display on the instrument panel.

An incorrect tire pressure message may result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

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25V8260002025-01-12

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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."

An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.

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26V0590002026-02-02

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 module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.

Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash.

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26V2250002026-09-04

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 to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards numbers 102, "Transmission Shift Position Sequence," 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems for Light Vehicles," 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System," and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Ram 1500 Fuel Economy

15–23mpg combined

14-20city

16-26hwy

$1,900-$3,850/yr

Fuel economy for the 2025 Ram 1500 ranges from 15 to 23 MPG combined across 7 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

1500 HFE 2WD - Automatic 8-spd

23mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

20 city26 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average

1500 2WD - Automatic 8-spd

22mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

20 city25 hwy~$2,000/yr5/10 Average

1500 2WD - Automatic 8-spd

21mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

18 city25 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average

1500 4WD - Automatic 8-spd

21mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

19 city24 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average

1500 4WD - Automatic 8-spd

19mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel Drive

17 city24 hwy~$2,300/yr4/10 Average

1500 HO 4WD - Automatic 8-spd

17mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel Drive

15 city21 hwy~$3,400/yr3/10 Poor

1500 RHO 4WD - Automatic 8-spd

15mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel Drive

14 city16 hwy~$3,850/yr2/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2025 Ram 1500

40States

28%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (14%), but the remaining listings are spread across 39 other states nationwide.

TXTexas

8,08414%

FLFlorida

4,4688%

MIMichigan

3,1406%

PAPennsylvania

2,9525%

OHOhio

2,8335%

CACalifornia

2,5655%

GAGeorgia

2,1194%

COColorado

1,7883%

DEDelaware

1,7573%

AZArizona

1,6593%

MNMinnesota

1,6213%

NCNorth Carolina

1,6153%

MOMissouri

1,6013%

OKOklahoma

1,4333%

DCWashington DC

1,2442%

ILIllinois

1,2192%

NYNew York

1,1432%

MDMaryland

1,0862%

TNTennessee

9842%

OROregon

9372%

INIndiana

9342%

UTUtah

8161%

NH802

WA799

NJ756

NV719

WI635

NE629

AL510

VT486

RI482

VA479

MA430

IA407

AR397

SC367

KY367

LA337

ME310

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2025.

Buying a 2025 Ram 1500?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2025 Ram 1500 a good car to buy?

The 2025 Ram 1500 has its strengths and its watch-outs. 6 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2025 Ram 1500?

There are 6 documented recalls for the 2025 Ram 1500. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2025 Ram 1500?

You'll get between 15 and 23 MPG combined from the 2025 Ram 1500, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.