Dodge and Ram were split into separate brands in 2010, though Ram trucks are still commonly discussed alongside Dodge given their shared history. This guide covers what that means in practice: real reliability data, the specific issues found on the Ram 1500, and what to know before buying.
Model years 2017–2026
LIVE DATA · SOURCE: NHTSA| Date | Vehicle | Campaign | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | Dodge Hornet MY 2025 | 26V510000 ↗ | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet and 2023-2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The rear outboard seat belts may become twisted and fail to retract properly.Consequence A seat belt that does not retract may fail to restrain properly an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning September 24, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 84D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 15, 2026. |
| 2026-04-23 | Dodge Charger Ev MY 2025 | 26V262000 ↗ | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger electric 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 Standard numbers 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."Consequence An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 39D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026. |
| 2025-09-04 | Dodge Charger Ev MY 2025 | 25V574000 ↗ | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Dodge Charger and Jeep Wagoneer S electric vehicles. An incorrectly installed spring may cause the loss of the park function when the vehicle’s gear selector is placed in the park (P) position, which can result in a vehicle rollaway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."Consequence A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the electric drive module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 63C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025. |
| 2025-06-12 | Dodge Charger Ev MY 2025 | 25V389000 ↗ | BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Dodge Charger vehicles. The amplifier may be missing software, which can prevent the amplifier from emitting exterior sound, including pedestrian warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid Electric Vehicles."Consequence A vehicle that does not emit sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a moving vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy Dealers will inspect and update the amplifier software, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 44C. |
| 2025-04-15 | Dodge Hornet MY 2025 | 25V246000 ↗ | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale and Dodge Hornet vehicles. The display module may not show the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."Consequence A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the software or replace the display as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 13, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 13C and 38C. |
The Ram 1500 is consistently praised for ride quality and interior comfort relative to its full-size truck rivals, and mechanically it’s a reasonably solid choice – but reliability varies meaningfully by year and powertrain, particularly around electronics and factory build quality on recent model years. It’s a “yes, with an asterisk” kind of reliability story rather than a clean pass or fail.
This guide covers the Ram 1500 in depth below – the most-documented model in this family on this site. Other models will link out here as their own guides are published.
Is Ram the same as Dodge?
They were split into separate brands in 2010, but Ram trucks are still commonly grouped with Dodge given their shared corporate history and dealer network.
In this guide, we’ll explore the procedure for resetting the oil life indicator on Dodge RAM models 1500, 2500, or 3500. There are two distinct approaches to clearing the oil service reminder on these newer Dodge RAM vehicles. Approach 1: Manual Reset Approach 2: Via the Vehicle’s Integrated Computer System By adhering to these steps, … Read more
