2025 Ram 1500: Leased vehicle 12 20 24 engine light on 12 26 24 still on
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2025 1500 report: leased vehicle 12 20 24 engine light on 12 26 24 still on. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 2,100 miles.
NHTSA has 80 owner complaints for the 2025 1500 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11771403 (filed 10/15/2026): “Vehicle safety complaint and repair chronology vehicle: 2025 ram 1500 etorque repair facility: champion dealership manufacturer: ram / stellantis 1. initial vehicle failures — july 12 and august 25–26, 2026 the vehicle experienced repeated failures on july …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770911 (filed 10/13/2026): “My 2025 rebel is actively stalling at low rpms and dropping into auto park while driving, creating a severe safety hazard. it is also running rough when in idle while parked which leads to a stall.…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none yet, told it's a computer problem (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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