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

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

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

Vehicle: 2026 Ram 1500 Limited I am filing a safety complaint regarding a brand new vehicle that experienced a dangerous failure in live traffic and continues to have unresolved issues. The vehicle was purchased on March 31, 2026. On April 3, 2026, just three days after purchase, the truck broke down in active traffic. The situation was serious enough that local police had to respond to direct traffic while the vehicle was towed. This created a clear safety hazard for both the occupants and other drivers on the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealership on April 4, 2026 for repair. At that time, the dealership replaced the battery and reset a radio frequency module. We were notified the vehicle was repaired and ready for pickup on April 7, 2026. However, immediately after leaving the dealership, the vehicle began experiencing additional failures. The key fob would not function, the doors would not lock or unlock electronically, and the vehicle struggled to start. Within minutes, the check engine light illuminated. Due to safety concerns, the vehicle was returned to the dealership the same day. After returning the vehicle, we were informed that there is a short in the main PDC (power distribution center / fuse box). This critical issue was not identified or addressed during the initial service visit. A fault in the main fuse box presents a serious safety concern, including the potential risk of an electrical fire. Additionally, the dealership failed to properly verify the repair before releasing the vehicle. The truck was not adequately tested or driven after the initial repair, resulting in us being sent to pick up a vehicle that was still unsafe and malfunctioning. This vehicle has been in our possession for approximately one week and has already experienced multiple serious failures, including a breakdown in live traffic, repeat electrical failures, and now a confirmed issue within the main power distribution system. The vehicle is unreliable and poses

NHTSA ODI 11730035