NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Ram 1500 Safety Ratings
The 2025 Ram 1500 scores 83 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 4-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 8 recalls, and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4WD earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 85/100, placing it in the Strong band. Six recalls temper an otherwise solid crash-test profile, but the index rose three points from 2024, reflecting a net improvement in the safety picture for this specific model year.
The 2025 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4WD holds a NHTSA Safety Index of 85 out of 100 and an NHTSA overall crash-test rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on federal NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 3 Trucks from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Ram 1500 ranks 1 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 83 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 4 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 19.8% |
| Recalls on file | 8 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 1 of 3 Trucks tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Ram 1500?
The 2025 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4WD represents a measurable step forward from its immediate predecessor: the NHTSA Safety Index climbed from 82 to 85, a three-point gain within the same Strong band. That movement is driven in part by a perfect avoidance-tech score of 10 out of 10, reflecting forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control all arriving as standard equipment on this model year. Crash protection contributes 61 of a possible 70 points, anchored by that 5-star side rating. The defect record component scores 14 out of 20, the one area pulling the index below the top tier, and the reason is concrete: six recall campaigns were opened against this model year, touching the instrument cluster twice, brake lights, headlights, and tire pressure monitoring. Two of the instrument-cluster campaigns span 2025 and 2026 model years together, signaling a systemic software issue that FCA US identified and acted on. The tire pressure monitoring recall is specific to 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles and involves a software error producing incorrect inflation warnings. With zero NHTSA complaints recorded, the early ownership period has not yet generated the allegation volume that sometimes accompanies a new-generation truck, though the vehicle's youth means that picture can change.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Ram 1500 perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4WD secured a 5-star rating in side-crash protection. Its overall safety score is 4 out of 5 stars, with frontal and rollover protection each rated at 4 stars. Rollover risk for this model is assessed at 20 percent, and a dynamic tip test showed no tip.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20043
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Ram 1500 have any recalls?
Yes, six recall campaigns cover this model year. Components affected include the instrument cluster and panel (two separate campaigns), brake lights, headlights, and tire pressure monitoring software. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is indicated in the provided campaign data, but owners should verify open remedy status by VIN at NHTSA.gov.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE26V560000
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The radio software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 24, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 83D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026.
Reported 2026-09-01
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE26V495000
Risk: An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 2026.
Reported 2026-07-30
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL26V225000
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 35D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026.
Reported 2026-04-09
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS26V059000
Risk: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 10, 2026.
Reported 2026-02-02
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL25V826000
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel software or replace the instrument panel cluster, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are B4C and B8C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov be
Reported 2025-12-01
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS25V231000
Risk: An incorrect tire pressure message may result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 24, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30C.
Reported 2025-04-10
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS24V942000
Risk: Inoperative headlights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the headlight module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D4B.
Reported 2024-12-19
WHEELS:HUB24V794000
Risk: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front wheel bearing hub assembly, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 97B.
Reported 2024-10-24
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Ram 1500?
NHTSA has recorded zero owner complaints for the 2025 Ram 1500 in this dataset, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths alleged. No top components are flagged. Because complaint data reflects unverified consumer allegations, the absence of reports at this stage should be read cautiously given the vehicle's age.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Ram 1500?
Six recall campaigns have been issued for the 2025 Ram 1500, a significant figure for a vehicle in its model year. Prospective owners should verify recall compliance through NHTSA.gov using the vehicle's VIN. Two specific recalls address instrument cluster issues, and their resolution is particularly important to confirm before purchase.
- The Safety Index rose three points year over year, from 82 in 2024 to 85 in 2025, the largest single-year gain reflected in the current dataset for this truck.
- Two separate instrument-cluster recall campaigns were opened for the 2025 model year, both involving software issues across the Ram heavy-duty lineup as well, making cluster remedy verification a priority VIN check.
- A tire pressure monitoring software recall is exclusive to 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles and can generate incorrect inflation warnings, a safety-relevant issue that should be confirmed as resolved before purchase.
- The 5-star side-crash rating is the single strongest crash-test result for this model year, while frontal and rollover protection each sit at 4 stars, with a rollover risk figure of 20 percent and a clean No Tip result on the dynamic test.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Ram 1500 places
The 2025 Ram 1500 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Ram 1500 safety questions
Was the 2025 Ram 1500 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Ram 1500, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 83 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Ram 1500 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Ram 1500 earned 4 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 19.8%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Ram 1500 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 8 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Ram 1500. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Ram 1500?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Ram 1500. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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Rivals in Truck (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ram 2500 | 80/100 | 4 of 5 | 6 |
| 2025 Nissan Frontier | 79/100 | 4 of 5 | 3 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20043), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Ram 1500 2025.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 1 of 3 in the Truck class for 2025.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.