Ram 1500 safety timeline
- 155
- Recalls
- 19
- Investigations opened
- 4
- Investigations closed
- Recall2024 1500
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 1500
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 1500
Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 1500
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
- Recall2025 1500
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 1500
A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Recall2022 1500
A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Recall2018 1500
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
- Investigation opened2015 1500
NHTSA opened investigation RQ25003
Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure
- Investigation opened2016 1500
NHTSA opened investigation RQ25003
Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure
- Investigation opened2017 1500
NHTSA opened investigation RQ25003
Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure
- Investigation opened2018 1500
NHTSA opened investigation RQ25003
Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure
- Recall2019 1500
A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Recall2020 1500
A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Recall2021 1500
A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Recall2022 1500
A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Recall2023 1500
A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Recall2024 1500
A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Recall2025 1500
An incorrect tire pressure message may result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 1500
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
- Recall2017 1500
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
- Recall2018 1500
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
- Recall2019 1500
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
- Recall2025 1500
Inoperative headlights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 1500
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 1500
Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 1500
Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 1500
Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 1500
Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 1500
Turn signals that do not function properly may fail to indicate the driver's intention to change vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 1500
Turn signals that do not function properly may fail to indicate the driver's intention to change vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 1500
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 1500
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 1500
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 1500
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 1500
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2022 1500
NHTSA opened investigation PE24018
Engine Stall With Intermittent Restart
- Recall2022 1500
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 1500
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 1500
A loss of drive power or a loss of park function increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 1500
An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Recall2024 1500
An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Investigation closed2015 1500
NHTSA closed investigation PE16014
Vehicle Rollaway
- Investigation closed2016 1500
NHTSA closed investigation PE16014
Vehicle Rollaway
- Investigation closed2017 1500
NHTSA closed investigation PE16014
Vehicle Rollaway
- Recall2023 1500
Turn signals and/or high beams that do not function as intended may cause confusion or reduced visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 1500
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 1500
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2015 1500
NHTSA opened investigation RQ23003
Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power Steering
- Investigation opened2016 1500
NHTSA opened investigation RQ23003
Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power Steering
- Recall2015 1500
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 1500
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 1500
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 1500
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 1500
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 1500
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 1500
Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 1500
Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Recall2023 1500
Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2015 1500
NHTSA opened investigation EA23001
High pressure fuel pump failure
- Investigation opened2016 1500
NHTSA opened investigation EA23001
High pressure fuel pump failure
- Investigation opened2017 1500
NHTSA opened investigation EA23001
High pressure fuel pump failure
- Investigation opened2018 1500
NHTSA opened investigation EA23001
High pressure fuel pump failure
- Investigation opened2019 1500
NHTSA opened investigation EA23001
High pressure fuel pump failure
- Investigation opened2020 1500
NHTSA opened investigation EA23001
High pressure fuel pump failure
- Investigation opened2021 1500
NHTSA opened investigation EA23001
High pressure fuel pump failure
- Investigation opened2022 1500
NHTSA opened investigation EA23001
High pressure fuel pump failure
- Recall2021 1500
A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Recall2022 1500
A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Recall2023 1500
A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Recall2019 1500
An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 1500
An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 1500
An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 1500
An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 1500
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 1500
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 1500
A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2022 1500
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 1500
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 1500
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 1500
Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 1500
Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 1500
Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 1500
Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 1500
Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 1500
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 1500
An air bag that deploys improperly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Recall2021 1500
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 1500
An inoperable defrosting and defogging system can reduce visibility for drivers in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 1500
A driver that relies on the incorrect spare tire inflation pressure on the tire placard label may inflate the spare tire incorrectly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 1500
A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Recall2016 1500
A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Recall2017 1500
A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Recall2018 1500
A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Recall2019 1500
A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Recall2020 1500
A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Recall2021 1500
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Do not drive2021 1500
A separated brake pedal can result in the driver being unable to apply the service brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 1500
Missing driver side mirror glass reduces visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 1500
In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
- Recall2020 1500
In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
- Recall2019 1500
The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 1500
The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 1500
A pedal that does not return as expected may affect the vehicle's deceleration, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 1500
A pedal that does not return as expected may affect the vehicle's deceleration, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 1500
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 1500
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 1500
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 1500
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 1500
In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2019 1500
Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 1500
Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 1500
A sudden loss of power or a loss of 'PARK' function may increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 1500
Without a warning indicator, the driver will be unaware if low tire pressure occurs, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 1500
An intermittent loss of power steering assist may cause an inconsistent steering effort, especially during lower speed maneuvers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 1500
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2016 1500
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2017 1500
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2018 1500
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2019 1500
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2019 1500
Contact with the fuel tank may cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Recall2019 1500
Failure of the instrument cluster to properly illuminate may prevent the driver from receiving warnings about the vehicle's systems and increase the risk of crash.
- Recall2019 1500
The driver, referencing the tire placard label, may incorrectly inflate the spare tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 1500
Disabled air bags and seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Recall2020 1500
Disabled air bags and seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Recall2015 1500
If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
- Recall2016 1500
If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
- Recall2017 1500
If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
- Recall2018 1500
If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
- Recall2018 1500
A fractured rear driveshaft could detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, or it may result in a loss of drive power, both of which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 1500
A fractured rear driveshaft could detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, or it may result in a loss of drive power, both of which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 1500
If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
- Recall2019 1500
If the auxiliary battery system overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire within the cabin even if the ignition is off.
- Recall2019 1500
If the brake pedal separates from the pedal assembly, the driver may be unable to brake the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
- Recall2019 1500
The lack of a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
- Recall2019 1500
A loss of power steering could vary the steering effort required, possibly causing vehicle oversteer or understeer, increasing the risk of crash.
- Recall2019 1500
If the sensor cannot identify that the seat is in the full-forward position and adjust the frontal air bag deployment accordingly, there would be an increased the risk of a injury in the event of a crash.
- Recall2018 1500
If the rear axle assembly fails, it can cause a loss of drive or the rear wheels may lock up. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 1500
If the rear axle assembly fails, it can cause a loss of drive or the rear wheels may lock up. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 1500
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 1500
If the tailgate latch releases and the tailgate opens while driving, cargo may fall out, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 1500
If the tailgate latch releases and the tailgate opens while driving, cargo may fall out, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 1500
If the tailgate latch releases and the tailgate opens while driving, cargo may fall out, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 1500
A loss of image in the rearview camera while backing up can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 1500
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 1500
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 1500
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 1500
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 1500
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 1500
If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 1500
Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
- Recall2018 1500
Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
- Recall2015 1500
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
- Recall2015 1500
Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
- Recall2016 1500
Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
- Recall2017 1500
Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
- Recall2017 1500
In the event of a rollover crash, leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2015 1500
If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.
- Recall2016 1500
If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.
- Recall2016 1500
A broken or locked up differential may result in a loss of motive power and possibly a loss of vehicle control. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 1500
A broken or locked up differential may result in a loss of motive power and possibly a loss of vehicle control. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2015 1500
NHTSA opened investigation PE16014
Vehicle Rollaway
- Investigation opened2016 1500
NHTSA opened investigation PE16014
Vehicle Rollaway
- Investigation opened2017 1500
NHTSA opened investigation PE16014
Vehicle Rollaway
- Recall2015 1500
If the seat cover impedes the air bag deployment, the seat thorax air bags may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a injury.
- Recall2016 1500
A fractured halfshaft may damage underbody components and create road debris, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 1500
If the seat cover impedes the air bag deployment, the seat thorax air bags may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a injury.
- Recall2015 1500
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Recall2016 1500
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Investigation closed2015 1500
NHTSA closed investigation RQ15004
Software security vulnerability
- Recall2016 1500
Without a heat shield, heat from the exhaust system may damage the spare tire. When used, the damaged tire may have a tread separation or side wall rupture, resulting in a loss of control and an increased risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 1500
If the rear axle shaft was not properly heated treated, it may fracture and a wheel separation could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 1500
If the rear axle shaft was not properly heated treated, it may fracture and a wheel separation could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 1500
In the event of a vehicle crash, if a SABIC does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury to the rear seat occupant.
- Recall2015 1500
If the harness shorts, the vehicle may stall and there is an increased risk of a fire.
- Investigation opened2015 1500
NHTSA opened investigation RQ15004
Software security vulnerability
- Recall2015 1500
Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 1500
Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.