Most common Ram warranty defects
On 2020–2026 Ram trucks and vans, repeat-repair complaints come mostly from electronics and software (brake-control modules, Uconnect radios, rearview cameras and digital clusters), from the Cummins 6.7L diesel and the heavy-duty transmissions behind it, and from the ProMaster van’s cooling and transmission hardware. Many of these are recall-level safety defects. Others show up first as warning lights that come and go. For a pickup or van you depend on for work, the number of days it spends at the dealer can matter as much as the number of visits.
Ram 1500 ABS module software disabling stability control
In September 2024 Ram recalled 1,025,432 2019 and 2021–2024 Ram 1500 pickups (recall 24V-653). A software malfunction in the anti-lock brake control module could disable electronic stability control. The remedy is an ABS module software update at the dealer. Owners describe stability-control and traction warnings, sometimes with ABS lights, that may disappear after a restart and then return. A dealer may clear the codes, find no stored fault, or install the update and send the truck home. If warnings keep returning after the 24V-653 update, those later visits are evidence the recall did not fix your truck. Our 24V-653 recall page covers the campaign.
ModelsRam 1500 (2019, 2021–2024)
Uconnect, rearview camera and instrument cluster software failures
Ram trucks have had a long series of recalls in which the screen you rely on stops working. Recall 23V-654 updated radio software on 272,911 2022–2023 Ram 1500 and 2022–2024 Ram 2500 trucks whose rearview image might not appear. Recall 23V-059 addressed the trailer reverse steering control module blocking the camera image on 2021–2023 Ram 1500s. Recall 26V-560 covers 239,130 2025–2026 Ram 1500s with the same symptom, with the fix delivered over the air or by a dealer. On 2025–2026 Ram 1500 and heavy-duty trucks, recalls 25V-826 (72,509 trucks) and 26V-225 (65,348 trucks) address software that can blank or crash the instrument cluster, taking gear, brake and other warnings with it. When the same screen fails after several updates, that is a repeat-repair pattern.
ModelsRam 1500Ram 2500Ram 3500Ram 3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cab
Cummins 6.7L fuel pump and heater grid relay recalls
The Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel in Ram heavy-duty trucks has been the subject of two large recalls. Recall 21V-880 covered 222,410 2019–2020 Ram 2500, 3500 and chassis cab trucks whose high-pressure fuel pump could fail and stall the engine without warning. Dealers replaced the pump, updated software and inspected the rest of the fuel system. Recall 23V-060 covered 302,067 2021–2023 Cummins-equipped trucks whose intake heater grid relay could short with the ignition on or off. Ram advised owners to park outside and away from structures until the relay was replaced. That is why the remedy includes inspecting, and if needed replacing, other fuel-system parts. Our heater grid relay recall article has details.
ModelsRam 2500Ram 3500Ram 3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cab (Cummins 6.7L)
Heavy-duty transmission leaks and control faults
Ram’s heavy-duty transmissions have their own campaigns. Recall 22V-835 covered 250,079 2020–2023 Ram 2500 and 2020–2022 Ram 3500 trucks in which pressure and heat inside the transmission could push fluid out of the dipstick tube. Dealers replaced the dipstick and vent assembly. Recall 24V-413 replaced the valve body and transmission control unit on certain 2023 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 trucks after a poor weld let fluid reach electronics, risking loss of drive power or park function. In May 2026, recall 26V-288 updated powertrain software on 2023–2026 Ram 2500s that could let the truck exceed its tires’ speed rating. Shift flares, fluid on the exhaust and limp-mode events are worth recording each time.
ModelsRam 1500Ram 2500Ram 3500
Ram 1500 3.0L EcoDiesel fuel pump failures
Ram 1500 buyers who chose the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 have their own fuel-system recalls. Recall 22V-767 covered 60,413 2020–2022 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles with the 3.0L diesel whose high-pressure fuel pump could fail and stall the engine. Recall 23V-263 extended the same pump problem to 2022–2023 Ram 1500s and related Jeeps. In both campaigns, dealers replace the pump and inspect and replace other fuel-system components as needed. A stall at speed is a safety defect. Hard starts, fuel-pressure codes and limp mode before or after the recall repair are worth documenting, especially if your truck has been back for fuel-system work more than once.
ModelsRam 1500 EcoDiesel (2020–2023)
ProMaster cooling fan, transmission and EV drive faults
The Ram ProMaster van has its own set of problems. In October 2025, recall 25V-720 covered 300,691 2018–2026 ProMasters whose radiator fan circuit could overheat. Dealers replace the fan module and fuse. Recall 23V-301 covered 165,503 2019–2021 ProMasters with the 62TE transmission, where debris could keep the park pawl from fully engaging. The fix was software plus inspection and, as needed, transmission replacement. The battery-electric ProMaster EV had recall 25V-665 (2024–2025) for drive-module software that could cause a loss of drive power, with drive modules replaced as needed. For a van used in a business, every day at the dealer is lost revenue, so ask for dated repair orders. See our 25V-720 recall page.
ModelsProMaster 1500/2500/3500ProMaster EV
Signs your Ram may be a lemon
- Stability and ABS warnings that keep coming back. Your Ram 1500 still shows ESC, traction or ABS warnings after the 24V-653 software update.
- A blank screen or missing backup camera. The Uconnect screen, rearview image or digital cluster keeps dropping out after one or more radio or cluster updates.
- Repeat Cummins fuel-system work. A 6.7L truck has had the high-pressure pump, injectors or fuel lines replaced and still stalls, smokes or sets fuel-pressure codes.
- A tailgate that won’t stay latched. Your 2019–2022 Ram’s tailgate opens unexpectedly or won’t latch after the 22V-904 striker adjustment.
- A ProMaster that keeps overheating or won’t stay in park. Fan, coolant or park warnings return after the recall repair, or the van sits for weeks waiting on parts.
Ram models we see
Lemon law claims can involve any Ram truck or van still under factory warranty, including:
- Ram 1500
- Ram 1500 RHO
- Ram 1500 TRX
- Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
- Ram 1500 Classic
- Ram 2500
- Ram 2500 Power Wagon
- Ram 3500
- Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab
- Ram ProMaster
- Ram ProMaster EV
- Ram ProMaster City
What Ram’s warranty means for a claim
Ram trucks and vans carry a 3-year/36,000-mile basic limited warranty. Powertrain coverage depends on the model year and who owns the truck. For the 2026 model year, Ram offers a 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty on the 1500, 2500, 3500, chassis cab and ProMaster. It applies only to the original retail owner and excludes fleet purchases and battery-electric models such as the ProMaster EV. If the truck is sold, or for earlier model years, powertrain coverage is 5 years/60,000 miles on gas trucks and 5 years/100,000 miles on Cummins diesel trucks. The longer powertrain term helps on engine and transmission defects, but your state’s lemon law sets its own time and mileage limits.
Many Ram fixes are software flashes to the ABS module, radio, cluster or powertrain controller, and some now arrive over the air. Record the date of each update, along with whether the symptom came back. Recurring warning lights often end in “no codes stored,” so take photos of the dash when they appear. When a recall part is backordered, ask the dealer to note it on the repair order, and keep any Ram customer care case number.
Ram recalls and problem reports
No Ram articles match that exact combination — but that does not mean you do not have a claim. Repeat repair attempts, days out of service, and warranty status matter more than whether a recall exists.
A recall is not a claim
An open recall on your Ram is not, by itself, a lemon law case — and a recall that has already been repaired does not mean you don’t have one. Recalls are safety campaigns run by the manufacturer; lemon law claims turn on how your specific vehicle has performed under warranty. What matters is the record: how many times you brought the vehicle in for the same problem, how many days it has spent out of service, and whether the defect substantially impairs its use, value, or safety while covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
A Ram that has been back to the dealer repeatedly for one persistent issue can qualify with no recall on file, while a vehicle with three open recalls may not qualify at all if each was repaired on the first visit. Repair-attempt and days-out-of-service thresholds vary from state to state, so the same facts can play out differently depending on where you bought or registered the vehicle. Keep every repair order — the paper trail is the case.
Who handles your Ram claim
Lemon Law Group Partners is a law firm dedicated to lemon law. Jason S. Hegedus founded it in 2012 after years as a defense attorney for a major automaker in Michigan, and he has litigated lemon law claims since the late 1990s. That background shows us how manufacturers evaluate and defend claims — and we use it for consumers.
Your Ram case is handled by a team of more than twenty attorneys, paralegals and case managers. We collect and review your repair orders, deal with the manufacturer and its lawyers, and pursue a buyback, replacement or cash settlement where your state’s law allows. No attorney’s fees unless we recover.
Jason S. HegedusManaging Partner & FounderFrequently asked questions about Ram lemon law claims
Does the 10-year Ram powertrain warranty carry over if I buy a used 2026 Ram?
No. Ram’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage applies only to the original retail owner. When the truck is sold, powertrain coverage reverts to the standard 5 years/60,000 miles for gas trucks or 5 years/100,000 miles for Cummins diesels, as long as it is still within that window. The 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty transfers with the vehicle.
My Ram 1500 had the ABS software recall but the warnings came back. What now?
Go back to the dealer and make sure each return visit is written up with the exact warning messages. Recall 24V-653 was meant to stop the ABS module from disabling stability control. If the warnings return after the update, the defect hasn’t been fixed, and each visit adds to your repair history. Photos of the dash help when the dealer finds no stored codes.
Can a Ram used for my business qualify under lemon law?
Often, but it depends on your state. Many lemon laws cover vehicles used for business, while some exclude fleets, vehicles registered to larger businesses, or trucks over a certain weight. That makes a Ram 3500, chassis cab or ProMaster claim depend on details. Keep the purchase contract, registration and repair orders together so eligibility can be checked quickly.
My Cummins Ram keeps going back for fuel system repairs. Does that count?
Yes, repeat repairs for the same fuel-system problem count. That includes repairs after the 21V-880 pump replacement. Ask each repair order to list the complaint, the parts replaced and any contamination found. Days the truck sat waiting for a pump, injectors or lines also matter, so make sure the drop-off and pickup dates are on every order.
Is a Ram ProMaster covered by lemon law the same way as a pickup?
The ProMaster gets the same Ram basic warranty, and 2026 gas ProMasters bought at retail qualify for the 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage for the original owner. Whether a van qualifies under your state’s lemon law can depend on how it is titled and used, especially if it has been upfitted. Defects in factory parts, such as the 25V-720 cooling fan circuit, remain the manufacturer’s responsibility.
Think your Ram might be a lemon?
If your Ram has been in the shop repeatedly for the same warranty problem, or has sat out of service for weeks, tell us what happened. The review is free, and there are no attorney’s fees unless we recover for you.
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