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Safety & recalls
3 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2026 Ram 1500.
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."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel software or replace the instrument panel cluster, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are B4C and B8C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2025.
Campaign 25V826000 · 01/12/2025
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 10, 2026.
Campaign 26V059000 · 02/02/2026
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."
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 35D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026.
Campaign 26V225000 · 09/04/2026
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
What the experts say
9.0/ 10
Based on 5 expert reviews from 3 sources
Based on analysis of 3 professional reviews, the 2026 Ram 1500 earns an expert score of 90. Reviewers consistently praise its Excellent performance and power from diverse engine lineup, Comfortable ride and quiet cabin, Lots of interior storage spaces for small items. However, some note concerns about Lower maximum payload and towing capacity than competitors and Infotainment feels dated and screen response is laggy. This consensus represents the collective professional opinion from leading automotive publications.
Strengths
- Excellent performance and power from diverse engine lineup
- Comfortable ride and quiet cabin
- Lots of interior storage spaces for small items
- Superior ride quality
- available with a smooth and powerful twin-turbo inline-six
Watch-outs
- Lower maximum payload and towing capacity than competitors
- Infotainment feels dated and screen response is laggy
- Top trims are very expensive
- Base engine lacks punch
- Some interior materials could be better
What reviewers highlight — aggregated from professional automotive publications.
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Is the 2026 Ram 1500 a good car?
Based on analysis of 3 professional reviews, the 2026 Ram 1500 earns an expert score of 90. Reviewers consistently praise its Excellent performance and power from diverse engine lineup, Comfortable ride and quiet cabin, Lots of interior storage spaces for small items. However, some note concerns abo
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