RAM 1500 Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 537 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the RAM 1500 across 14 model years. The 2016 model year has the most (111). The words owners use most often: “cruise control” (27% of reports).
- 537vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 44mention a crash
- 13mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 47%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 144 of 537 complaints (27%)
- ABS module: mentioned in 54 of 537 complaints (10%)
- Electronic throttle: mentioned in 40 of 537 complaints (7%)
- Anti lock: mentioned in 27 of 537 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 243 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 537 complaints, 44 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 13 an injury.
RAM 1500 vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2025 1500 | 15 | 4% | 11,100 |
| 2024 1500 | 5 | 7% | 50 |
| 2023 1500 | 6 | 3% | 60,000 |
| 2022 1500 | 18 | 3% | 59,000 |
| 2021 1500 | 30 | 4% | 2,200 |
| 2020 1500 | 12 | 2% | 22,000 |
| 2019 1500 | 53 | 4% | 5,000 |
| 2018 1500 | 31 | 5% | 23,000 |
| 2017 1500 | 43 | 5% | 20,250 |
| 2016 1500 | 111 | 7% | 44,000 |
| 2015 1500 | 86 | 6% | 60,000 |
| 2014 1500 | 89 | 5% | 47,250 |
| 2013 1500 | 37 | 3% | 19,396 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Model years: 2019, 2020
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. In certain accelerator pedal positions, the floormats may prevent the pedal from returning to the normal resting (idle) position.
Risk: A pedal that does not return as expected may affect the vehicle's deceleration, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver's floormat to remove the potential for pedal interference, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W63.
Electrical system:software; vehicle speed control:cruise control; electrical system:wiring
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle: 2024 Ram 1500 Big Horn â 3.6L V6 eTorque Approximate mileage: 41,400 miles I am submitting this complaint regarding multiple incidents involving unexpected engine RPM increases, abnormal acceleration, and delayed throttle response following activation of the Auto Start/Stop system. On…
ABS MODULE failure. Computer chip on back order. Dangerous
2019 ram 1500, upon decelaration when coming to a stop, or to very slow, vehicle will drop into neutral/ lose ability to accelerate. Gear selecter dial indicator light will flash, dashboard message "shift to p, then select desired gear" will be displayed. During this time vehicle is unable to…
To Whom It May Concern at NHTSA, I am filing this safety complaint regarding a defective ABS Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) on my 2017 Ram 1500 TRADESMAN CREW CAB 4x4 5.7L Hemi with approximately 92,000 miles. DEFECT DESCRIPTION: The ABS HCU has failed, resulting in complete loss of anti-lock…
The contact owns a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the cruise control became inoperable and failed to disengage as needed. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure caused the vehicle to fail to stop. The contact also stated that while the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all RAM 1500s have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 537 owner complaints about vehicle speed control 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 vehicle speed control?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list vehicle speed control. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “cruise control”, in 144 of 537 complaints, followed by “abs module” (54).
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)
- Suspension problems (434)
See all RAM 1500 problems.