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Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 22 combined MPG · Rear-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 22 combined MPG · Rear-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2025 Ram 1500

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

Similar activity

Complaint counts are similar.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: 1500 needs more recall homework. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2026 Ram 1500 2025 Ram 1500 Difference
Total recalls 3 6 1500 has 3 more recalls
Total complaints 0 0 Similar
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 Similar
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 233 506 1500 has 273 more communications
Recall completion reports 3 18 1500 has 15 more reports
Warranty programs 1 3 1500 has 2 more warranty programs
Service campaigns 1 2 1500 has 1 more service campaigns
Software notices 3 2 1500 has 1 more software notices
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Apr 9, 2026 Apr 9, 2026 Similar
Latest complaint None listed None listed None listed
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • No top categories listed
  • No top categories listed
None listed
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 22 combined MPG 22 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,700 $2,700 Similar
Safety-rating records 5 5 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2026 Ram 1500

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Do you have recent maintenance and inspection records?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2025 Ram 1500

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Do you have recent maintenance and inspection records?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2026 Ram 1500

  • General condition: service records, warning lights, leaks, and test-drive behavior

2025 Ram 1500

  • General condition: service records, warning lights, leaks, and test-drive behavior

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show