RAM 1500 Forward Collision Avoidance Problems
Owners have filed 324 complaints with NHTSA about forward collision avoidance problems on the RAM 1500 across 14 model years. The 2022 model year has the most (57). The words owners use most often: “cruise control” (18% of reports).
- 324forward collision avoidance complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 21mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 31%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Cruise control: mentioned in 58 of 324 complaints (18%)
- ABS module: mentioned in 36 of 324 complaints (11%)
- Emergency brake: mentioned in 34 of 324 complaints (10%)
- Service electronic: mentioned in 17 of 324 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do forward collision avoidance problems happen?
Based on 21 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 324 complaints, 21 mention a crash, 5 an injury.
RAM 1500 forward collision avoidance complaints by model year
| Model year | Forward Collision Avoidance complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 6 | 6% | — |
| 2025 1500 | 51 | 14% | 23,500 |
| 2024 1500 | 6 | 8% | — |
| 2023 1500 | 21 | 10% | 7,900 |
| 2022 1500 | 57 | 9% | 8,000 |
| 2021 1500 | 52 | 8% | 1,000 |
| 2020 1500 | 16 | 3% | 500 |
| 2019 1500 | 29 | 2% | 17,500 |
| 2018 1500 | 7 | 1% | — |
| 2017 1500 | 18 | 2% | 140,000 |
| 2016 1500 | 21 | 1% | — |
| 2015 1500 | 16 | 1% | 119,000 |
| 2014 1500 | 17 | 1% | 30,000 |
| 2013 1500 | 7 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists forward collision avoidance for the RAM 1500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The primary failures involve the central electrical system, computer module architecture, and the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), specifically the automatic rear backup braking. The 2026 Ram 1500 Laramie is currently parked at Lithia Ram in Helena, MT, and remains available for a…
I am reporting a catastrophic, cascading electrical and mechanical safety defect involving the central electronic network, hydraulic braking system, and the supplemental restraint system (SRS) on a 2024 Ram TRX.In the week leading up to the collision, the vehicle exhibited persistent electrical…
On several occasions the forward collision safety feature has not worked at all. it failed to apply the brakes or give me a warning prior to me having to manually apply the brakes to avoid a collision. I have report to the dealer several times to which I was told that no codes are showing so the…
Constant random warning of automatic emergency braking not available or failure.
ADA Continuously fails at all road speeds and road/weather conditions. System will not consistently remain engaged. Some failure are intermittent other disable the system for extended periods of time. This has been occurring for 10 months. Triger event is suspected to be on or around time of PCM…
Frequently asked questions
Do all RAM 1500s have forward collision avoidance problems?
No. NHTSA has 324 owner complaints about forward collision avoidance for the RAM 1500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the RAM 1500 forward collision avoidance?
No recall currently lists forward collision avoidance for this vehicle.
What do owners say about forward collision avoidance problems on the RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “cruise control”, in 58 of 324 complaints, followed by “abs module” (36).
Other RAM 1500 problems
- Steering problems (2,661)
- Engine problems (2,391)
- Electrical System problems (2,372)
- Power Train problems (1,447)
- Service Brakes problems (1,092)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (1,072)
- Air Bags problems (572)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (537)
See all RAM 1500 problems.