2025 Ram 1500 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 11/01/2026

76Engine complaints

20.5%Of all 371 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM191 · 51.5%

ENGINE76 · 20.5%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING60 · 16.2%

POWER TRAIN50 · 13.5%

SERVICE BRAKES44 · 11.9%

Share of the 371 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2025 Ram 1500 overview page.

What owners report

“I am leasing a 2025 Ram 1500 Bighorn from Stellantis. In the less than a year I have owned this it has been to 2…”NHTSA complaint 11665771 — filed 06/09/2025

“2025 Ram 1500 V6 eTorque hydraulic tensioner for MGU belt caused belt to break while traveling out of state from NY to NC. This caused…”NHTSA complaint 11665749 — filed 06/09/2025

“Engine shutdown at highway speed. Everything ceased to work.”NHTSA complaint 11665482 — filed 06/07/2025

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Ram 1500 have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2025 Ram 1500: 76 of 371 complaints on file (20.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2025 Ram 1500 have in total?

371 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 11/01/2026.