What 63 owners told NHTSA about the 2026 Ram Ram 1500 Crew Cab

The Ram 2026 towing package includes tow mirrors. These mirrors create a huge blind spot. multiple times I have started to pull out only to realize there was a car coming. I have had many close calls because these mirrors are so tall. I asked Ram about putting on the regular mirrors but they say it is not possible. I have read in many forums people with the same complaints.07

NHTSA ODI 11749926

2026 Ram 1500 Bighorn level 2 package. The Theme Mode button is missing under Display or Profile on the radio display screen, which keeps the widgets on screen black and no back lighting on the instrument console gauges in front of driver during daylight operations keeping them dark also. Some vehicle have the issues with the missing Theme Mode Button others do not. Local dealer can’t figure a solution. Ram customer care states “ we can only make an ointment with the dealer.”

NHTSA ODI 11749996

The auto leveling air suspension in my 2026 RAM 1500 does not operate as designed. The vehicle is designed to lower from normal ride height to aero ride height at speeds above 63mph. However, it is not supposed to raise or lower at any speed automatically with a trailer with an integrated trailer brake controller attached to it. In January 2026, I was merging onto the highway with my 7x16 enclosed trailer and the rear end of the truck because unstable the stability control activated and when I looked at the dash it stated aero ride height achieved. I have video of this happening more than once. I took it to the dealer on January 16th was told to bring my trailer in and they woulf perform a comparison test with a truck that is equally equipped. It took from January to June to perform the comparison test. Stellantis has confirmed they are aware of the issue but they do not have a solution for it at this time.

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The uConnect radio and the gauge cluster in my 2026 RAM 1500 have consistent issues with their performance and do not operate consistently as designed. The gauge cluster will frequently go blank, have the odometer flashing, or stay on when the vehicle has been turned off. The radio will consistently display "connection negotiation failed" which impairs the use of android auto or any of the factory navigation or other radio features. You have to power cycle the vehicle a few times for those issues to resolve themselves.

NHTSA ODI 11749800

Q1. Vehicle brake malfunction. Vehicle was from a rental agency. Upon driving, the brakes would not work on two separate occasions. (6/30 and 7/1) Q2. Upon starting the vehicle from gas station and driving towards the stop sign to exit, the brake system failed. Had I gone at a higher speed, I have caused an accident, injuring myself and others. Q3. No. The agency submitted the vehicle for a diagnostic which revealed no issues or malfunctions. The brake malfunction happend twice while i had the vehicle in my position Q4. Yes. Upon return to rental agency, the vehicle was inspected. Upon no issue, then sent to Corpus Christi for an additional diagnostic Q5. No.

NHTSA ODI 11749736

Service Airbag System warning came on 1500 miles in while on vacation. Pregnant wife and 2 year old in the truck. Took the truck to the dealer and the Occupant Classification Control Module was shorted out. Vehicle has been in the shop for 12 days and counting.

NHTSA ODI 11749480

The Uconnect system freezes up, produces a black screen, or will not allow carplay to work as should. The vehicle has been to the dealer three times this is a major safety issue- Uconnect controls essential safety operations(Back up cameras, climate control, hands free safety alerts, radio)

NHTSA ODI 11748983

I purchased this vehicle on 2/1 and the recall was issued 2/2. I was notified about the recall on 2/9 and contacted the dealer the same day. I was told they weren't prepared to handle it and to call back later. I called back towards the end of the month and was added to a wait list. I was told they would have to wait for the parts. I called back a couple weeks later and was told there are approximately 100 people ahead of me and that they are only receiving enough parts to complete 3-5 trucks a month. I did call another dealership to be added to their list and was told the same thing. It has been 5 months and I purchased this truck to tow and I haven't been able to do that because as the recall states the brakes and/or lights may fail. It sounds like I'm not going to get this fix until 2027 and so I had to purchase a new vehicle because of Stallantis refusal to take this recall seriously.

NHTSA ODI 11748787

1ST INCIDENT: APPROX: 4/1/26. BOUGHT BRAND NEW , HAD FOR 2 DAYS . APPROX HAD 40 MILES ON IT. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SEVERAL TIMES, HAD TO BRING TO DEALER. 2ND INCIDENT : APPROX: 6/15/26 DRIVING VEHICLE DOING APPR 50 MPH, VEHICLE SUDDENLY DID NOT GIVE GAS WOULD NOT MOVE. RPM WENT TO 6000 RPM , HAD TO PULL OVER.WITH NO CONTROL 3RD INCIDENT: SAME ISSUE: BROUGHT TO DEALER ; DON'T KNOW WHATS WRONG? MAYBE SENSOR OR INSTRUMENTATION CLUSTER REPLACEMENT TRUCK ONLY HAS 6,000 MILES ON IT.

NHTSA ODI 11748328

The truck has a hose of issues I purchased the truck on 11/28/25 the truck has 6000 miles on it its been in the shop on multiple occasions for electrical issues with the entertainment system there are glitches in the system and it will randomly blank screen will not load information its been in the dealership of this issue and as of the last time it was in the dealerships communication with tech support as documented ( this is an emerging issued that will be solved in the future with software) no current fix is available The front and rear seats the leather was not installed properly and requires the leather to be removed and new leather and seat cushions to be installed the front doors the interior door panels are not adhered or fastened properly and come lose from the doors

NHTSA ODI 11747099

Shortly after a "low oil pressure" message appeared the vehicle shutdown and coasted to a stop before a suitable place to investigate the issue could be found. Vehicle would not restart. An "low oil add two quarts message" appeared. Engine temp was ordinary. No issues observed under the hood. Oil was found to be dripping from the engine bay to the rear passenger area under the passenger side of the truck. Dealer mechanics diagnosed a catastrophic loss of oil and engine seizure. My wife and I were stranded approximately 800 miles from home and had to arrange for travel home. The vehicle is currently sitting at the dealership in Lincoln, Illinois awaiting my approval for an engine replacement, while I work out the details of a resolution with Ram Care/Stellantis.

NHTSA ODI 11747059

CYLINDER 1 MISFIRE ON ACCLERATION THAT RAM CAN NOT FIGURE OUT AND REPAIR. CAUSED CATALYTIC CONVERTOR FAILURE PREMATURELY DUE TO OVERHEATING FROM UNBURNT GASOLINE, RISK OF FIRE. ONGOING MISFIRE, PROBLEM CONTINUES. PROBLEM STARTED OCT 2025, VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW SEPT 2ND, 2025.

NHTSA ODI 11745237

Blind spot alert malfunction. April 21,2026 Dealer has had truck 7 week and can't fix problem,

NHTSA ODI 11743197

While driving and coming to a complete stop at a red traffic light, the service brakes suddenly failed to hold the vehicle. With the brake pedal fully depressed, the vehicle unexpectedly began creeping forward into traffic. To prevent a collision with the vehicle ahead, I had to manually engage the electronic parking brake to force the vehicle to a stop. An adult passenger witnessed the failure. The vehicle was towed to Nyle Maxwell RAM in Austin, TX. The dealership stated no computer diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) were present and they could not replicate the issue on a short test drive, releasing the vehicle back to me completely unrepaired. This is a severe, intermittent hydraulic or electronic braking failure that poses an immediate crash hazard.

NHTSA ODI 11742692

The contact owns a 2026 Ram 1500. The contact stated that occasionally while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel powered off and would not illuminated critcal safety information. No warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to no recall was associated with the VIN. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign:26V225000 (Electrical System); however, the VIN was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.

NHTSA ODI 11741763

On [XXX] I purchased 2026 Ram 1500 RHO 4x4 VIN: [XXX] with approx. 39miles from ALM Dodge, Jeep, Ram MACON GA. On [XXX] I informed Dothan Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram that I have found a leak of some fluid puddling on my driveway requesting to make an appointment. Approx. Milage is 7004 13 May 2026 was the earliest appointment I could schedule. The vehicle has brake fluid leak and has been deemed Unsafe to Operate. I have been Informed the required part is unavailable until approximately September/October 2026. I was not provided a Loaner vehicle despite the vehicle being UNSAFE to Operate and Under warranty. The Vehicle is financed and I continue making payments while deprived of use. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI 11739402

Truck started on its own. Engine ran for 34 minutes until I realized that it was running and I shut it off. The truck was in a closed garage at home. In the attached photos/screenshot from my garage camera, the camera came on when motion was detected. The trucks headlight can be seen on.

NHTSA ODI 11738314

Braking systems shutoff completely at driving speed. 4WD system, collision avoidance system also were shut off during the incident.

NHTSA ODI 11737832

On Saturday April 25 while driving my leased Ram 1500 Tungsten with the radio volume turned all the way down (no sound), I was changing stations on SiriusXM using the steering wheel button when the volume suddenly went to maximum. It was easily over 100db and would not respond to the volume control knob and continued blasting until I turned the radio/center console power off. I took the vehicle to the dealership the following Monday, but they did not find any "codes" indicative of what may have caused the problem. While this may not appear to be a serious issue, it could have easily caused an accident given my startled reaction to the very loud sound; and one of my ears still hurts five days later. I have not tried to reproduce the issue.

NHTSA ODI 11734823

The contact owns a 2026 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving from a stop, the front driver's and passenger's side exterior side view mirrors created a blind spot. The contact stated that the mirrors failed to show oncoming traffic on the driver’s or passenger’s sides. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25.

NHTSA ODI 11734499

The vehicle, while being in ACC, does not recognize a vehicle in front of you. The car will accelerate/drive into the vehicle in front and not brake. The display in the instrument shows driver overwrite, which is incorrect since my foot is resting on the floor mat. Dealer is trying to fix is but so far was unsucessful. Car is dangerous to drive with that behavior.

NHTSA ODI 11734539

I purchased a new Ram RHO Dec 31 2025, on Saturday, January 17th 2026 1:03 AM, I received an email, a triggered alert 1) Driver Assistance Blind Spot Monitoring System Triggered Allert, Schedule your Service Appointment. I made an appointment for a shake in wheels and blind spot monitoring I brought it to Joey Accardi Ram Pompano Beach Fl, I picked up the truck with the same issue. I called Rick the service advisor and explained to him, still not right, and expressed a concern that the mechanic must have driven my truck hard, because everything was all over the place in bed of pick up. Rick assured me they don't let those specialty vehicles out for test drive; they don’t go out on the road. I agreed to bring truck back April 23, 2026, around 6:00 Pm I dropped truck off, on April 24th midafternoon, I received a call my truck was involved in an accident with the dealership mechanic, At 4:03 PM 3/24/2026 I received email same issue Blind Spot Monitoring System please advise mor information on request please advise [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI 11734331

The contact owns a 2026 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the rear panoramic sunroof exploded and shattered, causing shards and pieces of glass to fall inside the vehicle, onto the driver's side headrest, armrest, and on the center console. The contact closed the shade cover and continued driving to the residence, where the vehicle was parked. While the contact’s wife was searching through the vehicle, she sustained a cut on the right forearm but did not seek medical assistance. The contact had not sustained any injuries. The contact stated that while driving to the dealer later, the shattered sunroof glass flew off and fell onto the tonneau cover. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that an assessment was being made to determine whether the failure had occurred due to an external impact. The contact was advised that it was not yet determined whether the repair would be covered under warranty. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,900.

NHTSA ODI 11733573

My 2026 Ram 1500 Laramie has an open safety recall (NHTSA 26V059000 / FCA 03D) for a defective trailer tow module that may cause trailer brake lights, signals, and trailer brakes to fail. My dealer states they can only order two parts per week and cannot complete the recall in a reasonable timeframe. This leaves me unable to safely tow and delays a required safety repair.

NHTSA ODI 11732466

On several occasions, when placing the truck in reverse, I get a blue screen when I should get camera feed from the rear camera. I have owned the truck 2 months and this has happened 3 times. While I showed the dealership a photo of the problem, they have been unable to replicate and it there has been nothing done to address this safety issue.

NHTSA ODI 11731315