Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 1500.
The 2026 Ram 1500, documented in its latest overview, arrives with a total of 63 owner complaints and four recall actions, marking a notable decline from earlier peaks such as the 1,737 complaints recorded in 2014 and the 37 recorded in 2009. Electrical system issues account for the most frequently reported problem, yet the current complaint volume sits near the low end of the model’s historical complaint range, suggesting a continuation of the reliability improvements observed over the past decade. This context positions the 2026 model year as a recent chapter in a lineage that has gradually reduced owner‑reported concerns.
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the 1500 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Big Horn eTorque Crew Cab (5'7.4" Bed) 5.7L V8 + Elec 0.4-kWh | 6.00 sec | 14.50 sec | 395 hp | 4x4 |
| 2026 | Laramie eTorque Crew Cab (5'7.4" Bed) 5.7L V8 + Elec 0.4-kWh | 6.10 sec | 14.60 sec | 395 hp | 4x4 |
| 2026 | Warlock eTorque Crew Cab (5'7.4" Bed) 5.7L V8 + Elec 0.4-kWh | 6.80 sec | 15.10 sec | 395 hp | 4x4 |
| 2025 | Limited Crew Cab (Night Edition)(5'7.4" Bed) 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 4.20 sec | 12.80 sec | 540 hp | 4x4 |
| 2025 | RHO Crew Cab (5'7.4" Bed) 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 4.40 sec | 13.10 sec | 540 hp | 4x4 |
| 2025 | Tungsten SST H.O. Crew Cab (5'7.4" Bed) 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 4.40 sec | 13.00 sec | 540 hp | 4x4 |
| 2025 | RHO Crew Cab (5'7.4" Bed) 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 4.60 sec | 13.20 sec | 540 hp | 4x4 |
| 2025 | Big Horn Crew Cab (5'7.4" Bed) 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 4.80 sec | 13.60 sec | 305 hp | 4x4 |
Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith) |
| Why | Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module |
| When needed | After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement |
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool |
| Also required | The vehicle's four-digit PIN code |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2026 Ram 1500 sits at the tail end of a generation that began in 2009 with 37 complaints and 2 recalls, peaked in 2014 with 1,737 complaints and 17 recalls, and then saw a sharp decline through 2017 and 2018 before rising again in 2019 to 1,450 complaints and 29 recalls. 2026’s complaint count of 657 is comparable to the 2021 figure (657) and well below the 2019 peak, while recalls (14) are slightly higher than 2021’s 14 but far lower than the 29 in 2019. The top complaint areas—Electrical System (16), Unknown Or Other (8), Service Brakes (5), and Electrical System, Exterior Lighting (4)—highlight a persistent electrical theme that has been present in prior years, though the data do not specify a root cause. Crash and fire complaints are minimal (1 crash, 0 fire), suggesting no new safety outliers. Overall, the 2026 model shows a moderate complaint level and a relatively stable recall rate, indicating it is a reasonable year to buy, provided you prioritize a recent service history.
All 63 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 285 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2508000025 REV. B | 2026-07-06 | Electrical System | Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--) |
| 08-255-26 | 2026-07-01 | Electrical System | Navigation Won't Load On Home/Split Screen Customers may experience the following… |
| 08-187-26 REV. B | 2026-06-30 | Electrical System | Flash: Door Control Module (DCM) Updates Technician may find the following Diagnostic… |
| S2418000012 REV.B | 2026-06-30 | Engine | Mil On/Check Engine Lamp (CEL) On, Engine Runs Rough |
| 113123 | 2026-06-29 | Service Brakes | SPRING KIT - DISC BRAKE PAD |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.