Engine
3.6L 6-cyl
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Electrical system
29 complaint records1 crash report
"While driving down the highway, the vehicle completely lost power and the driver was forced to wrestle the truck to the side of the road in traffic...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →
Engine & cooling
23 complaint records
"My vehicle has died( engine turned off) while driving at slow speeds. After turning off, the emergency brake is deployed. This is the 2nd time in the past 30 days this has occurred...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Power train
14 complaint records1 fire report
"The truck died had to jump it. I was driving it and it stopped itself went into park automatically. it turned on the parking brake. and then died. Took several minutes to start...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse power train parts in the directory →
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V495000 | Seat Belts | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. | Normally free |
| 26V327000 | Back Over Prevention | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 and 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 2024 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. | Normally free |
| 25V298000 | Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. | Normally free |
| 24V729000 | Steering | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. | Normally free |
| 24V653000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the electronic stability control system. | Normally free |
| 24V199000 | Steering | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500... | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026371 2026-07-30 | Seats And Restraints | 156,138 | Issue: On certain trucks, the second-row seat belt anchors may not be properly attached. As a result, the seat belt(s) could detach in a crash. Safety Risk: A seat belt that detaches could increase the risk of injury in a crash. |
| 2024576 2024-10-01 | Lights And Instruments | 22,005 | Issue: On certain trucks, a problem with the steering column control module could cause a turn signal not to turn off after signaling and completing a turn. |
| 2024503 2024-09-05 | Brakes | 130,722 | Issue: On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the electronic stability control (ESC) system not to work. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. |
| 2024170 2024-03-14 | Airbag | 3,417 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the steering column control module may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the driver-front airbag may not inflate in a crash. Note: This problem would cause the airbag warning light to turn on. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100203 Aug 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Unknown Or Other | "WARRANTY OPERATIONS NEWSLETTER VOLUME 10, ISSUE 8" |
| 100595 Sep 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Power Train | WARRANTY BULLETIN D-24-15 announces the addition of the Rear Axle Assembly replacement for 2019 - 2024 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (DD), RAM 4500/ 5500 Cab Chassis (DP), RAM 3500 Pickup (D2), RAM 2500 Pickup (DJ), RAM 1500 Pickup (DS) and RAM 1500 Pickup (DT) vehicles to the Powertrain... |
| 100599 Sep 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Power Train | FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-24-16 Rev. Announces the addition of the Rear Axle Assembly replacement for 2019 - 2024 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (DD), RAM 4500/ 5500 Cab Chassis (DP), RAM 3500 Pickup (D2), RAM 2500 Pickup (DJ), RAM 1500 Pickup (DS) and RAM 1500 Pickup (DT)... |
| 105591 Jun 2025 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Unknown Or Other | FCA Caribbean Warranty Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 6 |
| 113854 Aug 2026 | Structure | SWITCH AND BEZEL - FRONT DOOR | |
| 113855 Aug 2026 | Structure | SWITCH AND BEZEL - FRONT DOOR | |
| 114073 Aug 2026 | Electrical System | MOTOR - WINDOW REGULATOR | |
| 114072 Aug 2026 | Electrical System | MOTOR - WINDOW REGULATOR | |
| 9100274 Rev 1 Jul 2026 | Lane Departure | Blindspot Module For concern on Blindspot Module setting U11FB-00 Lost Communication with Left Blind Spot Sensor, U11FA-00 Lost Communication with Right Blind Spot Sensor. | |
| 08-291-26 Jul 2026 | Electrical System | R1H UBQ/UEQ Intermittent HVAC Page Lockup Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● Intermittently the HVAC page on the Display Screen Module will change temperature and blower speed and then freeze. | |
| 08-288-26 Jul 2026 | Electrical System | Radio Does Not Display Selected Drive Mode Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● Drive Mode setting reverts back to "Auto" on Display Screen Module while the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) shows the Drive Mode that has been requested. | |
| S2608000033 Jul 2026 | Electrical System | Cluster Message “To Operate Tailgate Shift to Park” Vehicle is In Park | |
| 08-270-26 Jul 2026 | Electrical System | Uconnect® Screen Image Changes Size, Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● The Uconnect® screen image changes size, moves or is out of place unprompted. | |
| 21-055-26 Jul 2026 | Power Train | Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates Customers may comment on one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● Harsh or slipping feeling during upshifts (1st - 5th). ● Harsh or slipping feeling during kickdown events under throttle. ● Transmission fluid odor (burnt smell). | |
| 08-268-26 Jul 2026 | Electrical System | SXM Radio Doesn't Reflect Station Or Song Changing Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● When playing SXM stations the radio does not reflect the current station or recognize a song changing. | |
| S2508000025 REV. B Jul 2026 | Electrical System | Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--) | |
| 9100833 REV1 Jul 2026 | Fuel/Propulsion System | Fuel Delivery Module Before replacing the fuel module for DTCs P0461 and P062A and other not start, long crank, fuel gauge accuracy and drivability issues, the technician should disconnect the electrical connector at the pump and perform a visual inspection of the connector for... | |
| 113277 Jul 2026 | Unknown Or Other | CORE – HEATER | |
| 113276 Jul 2026 | Unknown Or Other | CORE – HEATER | |
| 113123 Jun 2026 | Service Brakes | SPRING KIT - DISC BRAKE PAD | |
| 113070 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | SWITCH – HEADLAMP | |
| 113069 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | SWITCH – HEADLAMP | |
| S2208000045 REV.D Jun 2026 | Structure | Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection | |
| S2508000025 REV.A Jun 2026 | Electrical System | Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--) | |
| S2623000047 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | Blind Spot Alert Trailer Type Conventional Goose / 5th Displays On Cluster. Cannot Select Trailer Type. | |
| 113065 Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | OUTLET - AIR CONDITIONING & HEATER | |
| 113066 Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | OUTLET - AIR CONDITIONING & HEATER | |
| 9100845 Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | For 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 S2624000007 prior to component replacement. | |
| 9100833 Jun 2026 | Fuel/Propulsion System | Fuel Delivery Module Before replacing the fuel module for DTCs P0461 and P062A and other not start, long crank, fuel gauge accuracy and drivability issues, the technician should disconnect the electrical connector at the pump and perform a visual inspection of the connector for... | |
| S268A000014 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | Radio/ETM is Adding Approximately 27mA Draw to Vehicle When in Logistics Mode |
Showing 30 of 361 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 6 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask the dealer whether the warranty extension on file still applies to this VIN.The manufacturer issued 4 warranty extensions for this vehicle (see the service bulletins section). Extended coverage often runs by years or miles from the original sale, and a repair the seller paid for may have been free.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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