Look — RAM's speed-control story is well-documented in the NHTSA file, and it ain't pretty. 430 complaints across 21 year-model entries from 2013 to 2025. Not a small number. 2018 RAM 3500 leads the list, but the same issue shows up across multiple years on the same platform. 23 crash reports and 12 injuries on the record. Severity is real, not theoretical. Average shop fix runs about $600 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Across the 132 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 41,435 miles. If the car has ADAS, take a test drive that actually exercises it. False AEB triggers and adaptive-cruise drop-outs are common patterns.
ProblemsByVin RAM / CRUISE CONTROL
21 model-year entries · 2013–2025
RAM cruise control problems
430 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against RAM vehicles for cruise control issues. 1 active recall campaign. See cruise control across all makes →
Complaints
430
Recalls
1
Year-models
21
Avg fix
$600
23crashes
3fires
12injuries
Worst-affected RAM model-years for cruise control Top 21 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
2018 RAM 3500
57 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2016 RAM 1500
54 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2015 RAM 1500
45 complaints · ~$600 severe
2014 RAM 1500
45 complaints · ~$600 severe
2017 RAM 2500
42 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2017 RAM 1500
28 complaints · ~$600 severe
2019 RAM 1500
24 complaints · ~$600 severe
2021 RAM 1500
17 complaints · ~$600 severe
2017 RAM 3500
17 complaints · ~$600 severe
2013 RAM 1500
16 complaints · ~$600 severe
2018 RAM 1500
13 complaints · ~$600 severe
2015 RAM 2500
13 complaints · ~$600 severe
2014 RAM 2500
12 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2014 RAM 3500
9 complaints · ~$600 severe
2013 RAM 2500
9 complaints · ~$600 severe
2016 RAM 2500
7 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2013 RAM 3500
7 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2020 RAM 1500
6 complaints · 1 recall · ~$600 severe
2025 RAM 1500
3 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2019 RAM 2500
3 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2016 RAM 3500
3 complaints · ~$600 moderate
Active recalls — RAM cruise control 1 on file
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals
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.
Common questions
How many RAM cruise control complaints are on file with NHTSA?
430 complaints across 21 model-year entries from 2013 to 2025. 1 active recall campaigns cover cruise control issues across the RAM lineup.
Which RAM model has the most cruise control complaints?
The 2018 RAM 3500 leads with 57 complaints in this category. Next: 2016 1500 (54) and 2015 1500 (45).
What does it cost to fix RAM cruise control problems?
Independent shops average $600 for cruise control repairs across the RAM lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there RAM cruise control recalls?
Yes — 1 active recall campaign covers cruise control on RAM vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Tony Marino, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with RAM.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.