2026 Ram 5500 Problems & Complaints

Few complaintsabout as many complaints as a typical year of the 5500 at the same age

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2026 Ram 5500 yet, but there are 4 recalls. 4 recalls cover this model year.

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Ram 5500 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Ram 5500. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best 5500 years: 2023, 2013, 2021. Years to avoid: 2022, 2018, 2017, 2016. Compare all years →

2026 Ram 5500 recalls (4)

Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA recall 26V-225 · Apr 9, 2026 · 65,348 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail.

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.

Electrical system › Integrated trailer brake control

NHTSA recall 26V-059 · Feb 2, 2026 · 456,287 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles.

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.

Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA recall 25V-826 · Dec 1, 2025 · 72,509 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Ram Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel cluster display to be blank.

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.

Service brakes

NHTSA recall 25V-530 · Aug 18, 2025 · 2,885 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2500, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The instrument panel may display an incorrect brake system warning light.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 9, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Ram 5500 have?

There are 4 recalls for the 2026 Ram 5500, the most recent from April 9, 2026 (instrument cluster/panel). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Ram 5500?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2023, 2013 and 2021. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2022, 2018, 2017 and 2016. See the full Ram 5500 years comparison.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.