2026 Ram 1500 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 16%of 103 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2026 Ram 1500, 16% of the 103 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 complaint #11749926, filed 2026-07“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 complaint #11738314, filed 2026-05“On August 20 i received an update for the Uconnect blue screen in reverse recall. In doing this update it created a new problem with the u connect screen creating a blinding/distracting light in night time driving. They removed a setting theme mode which would keep the screen in dark mode. Without this setting the screen is in white mode. No other setting within the u connect settings will reduce the level of brightness. This could cause an accident do to eyes adjusting from the bright white screen. I have pictures to demonstrate issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11759063, filed 2026-08“Not a failure, safety egress concern. 2026 ram 1500, children or passengers sitting in the backseat of the vehicle will be trapped inside the vehicle if there is an accident or medical emergency, where the driver is incapacitated the only way to open the doors is to manually unlock from the front or put the vehicle in park. I have confirmed that my child locks are not engaged on this vehicle. I’m a former flight paramedic and have seen many drivers incapacitated, and if they were in this vehicle, the passengers in the backseat would not be able to get out. …”
NHTSA complaint #11726491, filed 2026-03“September 18 my vehicle had 948 mikes on it. After driving 17 gps miles vehicle Milage had advanced to 965. After returning to vehicle the Milage had changed to 950. Also Trip A changed from 102 to 89. I’ve been noticing my gas Milage don’t make sense as the vehicle only would show 7-8 mpg while the vehicle computer would show 17-18 mpg. Therefore this problem has existed since I bought it. There is a definite problem with the center electronic cluster and apparently ram has a backlog of months to replace them. There needs to be a recall for this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11688183, filed 2025-09Related service bulletins
- 11035075Jul 6, 2026CORE – HEATER
- 11035074Jul 6, 2026CORE – HEATER
- 11034376Jun 25, 2026Outlet - air conditioning & heater
- 11034375Jun 25, 2026Outlet - air conditioning & heater
- 11034339Jun 17, 2026For concerns of an inoperative A/C system (no relay activation, no compressor engagement, or no response to commands), technicians need to utilize Star Online Publication…
- 11034350Jun 16, 2026A/C Inoperative Or Intermittently Inoperative.
- 11034348Jun 16, 2026A/C Inoperative, A/C Relay Not Engaging.
- 11031473Apr 13, 2026Line - a/c suction and liquid
- 11030143Mar 13, 2026Park Assist is Disabled and The Module is Setting One or More of the Following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) for "Performance or Incorrect Operation"
- 11030142Mar 13, 2026Central ADAS Decision Module (CADM) Diagnostic Trouble Codes C00C0-4A, C00C1-4A, C00C5-4A.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 16% |
| 2025 | 38 | 10% |
| 2024 | 15 | 19% |
| 2023 | 46 | 22% |
| 2022 | 95 | 15% |
| 2021 | 104 | 15% |
| 2020 | 112 | 17% |
| 2019 | 237 | 16% |
| 2018 | 92 | 14% |
| 2017 | 68 | 8% |
| 2016 | 127 | 8% |
| 2015 | 117 | 8% |
| 2014 | 137 | 8% |
| 2013 | 51 | 4% |
| 2009 | 7 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2026 Ram 1500
50 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2026 Ram 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology