Dodge Lemon Law: What You Need to Know
Have a Dodge performance car or Ram pickup truck with repeated problems? Our Dodge lawyers and Ram attorneys can help.
Owners still ask “Is Ram Dodge?” The answer is no: Dodge and Ram are separate brands, and both are made by FCA US LLC, part of Stellantis. Today Dodge sells the Charger and the Durango SUV, and Ram builds the Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups, Chassis Cab trucks and ProMaster vans.
What Dodge and Ram continue to have in common is that, like many other manufacturers, they sometimes sell defective vehicles known as “lemons.” If your Dodge car or Ram truck has ongoing problems that remain unresolved by your dealership, our Dodge Ram attorneys at Lemon Law Help can help you seek cash compensation, a vehicle replacement or a buyback under the California Lemon Law.
Common Dodge & Ram Issues
If your Dodge or Ram vehicle has ongoing warranty problems that substantially impair its use, value or safety, and your dealership has not resolved them within a reasonable timeframe or number of repair attempts, your vehicle may be a lemon.
Dodge and Ram vehicle owners should look out for these common vehicle problems:
- Power Window Failure
- Check Engine Light Turns On
- Engine Cranks but Will Not Start
- Doors Lock or Unlock on Their Own
- Rough Gear Shifting
- Vehicle Cannot Turn On
- Transmission Failure
- Electrical Failure
Learn more about what the lemon law can do for you. If you want to seek legal remedies from your auto manufacturer, consult an attorney to discuss your Dodge and Ram lemon law rights.
Dodge & Ram Lemon Law: What Are The Rules?
The lemon law buyback process can differ by manufacturer. FCA US, which makes Dodge and Ram vehicles, has chosen to follow the newer set of California lemon law rules. Here are the rules to pursuing a Dodge or Ram lemon law claim:
- To work with our firm, you must be a California resident who bought or leased your vehicle from a licensed California dealer.
- The vehicle must have been sold new, or as a dealer-owned, demonstrator or other vehicle sold with the manufacturer’s new car warranty.
- Your vehicle must be bought or used mainly for personal, family or household purposes.
- You generally must still have the vehicle, owned or leased, when you file the claim.
- For vehicles these rules cover, which include at least those sold through 2025, your deadline to file is generally one year after the warranty expires, and no later than six years after the vehicle was first delivered.
If you are looking for a Dodge lawsuit buyback, the lemon law is the route. If FCA US or its repair facility cannot make your Dodge or Ram match its warranty after a reasonable number of attempts, the law requires FCA US to replace the vehicle or buy it back. You choose which one.
Exceptions exist for some small businesses, with no more than five vehicles registered in California and a gross vehicle weight under 10,000 pounds. They also exist for members of the armed forces who were stationed in or living in California when they bought the vehicle or when they file. Call our firm to learn more.
Current Dodge & Ram Vehicle Issues
Uconnect screens, eTorque stalling and power steering are the three Dodge and Ram trouble spots below.
Dodge and Ram Uconnect Infotainment Defects
Is your Ram or Dodge screen freezing, or is your backup camera image dropping out? A proposed class action says Uconnect infotainment problems affect 2022–2024 Ram trucks and vans and the Dodge Durango, and the 2023–2024 Dodge Hornet. As of the court’s June 2026 ruling, the case was still in progress and no class had been certified.
Uconnect infotainment problems alleged in the lawsuit include frozen display screens, distorted or lost backup camera images, disconnected phone calls, navigation dropping off, and Bluetooth syncing failures.
Rearview camera problems have also led to recalls. In September 2026, FCA US recalled certain 2025–2026 Ram 1500 trucks because a radio software error may keep the rearview camera image from showing. The software update is at no charge, over the air or at a dealer, and a 2025 recall covered certain Dodge Hornet displays with the same kind of camera problem.
If your 2020 or newer Ram or Dodge vehicle has ongoing electrical problems or infotainment issues that your dealership cannot fix, contact our lemon law attorneys.
Ram eTorque Stalling Defect
eTorque is a mild hybrid system on some Ram 1500 and Jeep models. According to NHTSA, it turns energy captured from braking into electricity for a 48-volt battery pack.
However, owners report a Ram eTorque system issue that makes the truck stall suddenly, shift into park and apply the emergency brake. Owners have reported these stalls in ordinary driving, in rush hour traffic and at highway speeds, though NHTSA’s complaint review says they often happen at slow speed. Either way, Ram drivers face a risk of collision and injury.
As of October 2026, NHTSA has an open investigation into engine stalls on 2022 Ram 1500 trucks with the 5.7L Hemi eTorque engine, after an earlier software recall on some 2021 trucks. A class action over eTorque stalling ended in January 2026 without a certified class. If your 2020 or newer Ram 1500 stalls and your dealership cannot fix it, talk to our Ram lemon lawyers.
Ram Power Steering Defect
If you drive a Ram ProMaster and the steering suddenly turns heavy, this recall is worth a close look. In September 2026, FCA US recalled more than 265,000 Ram vans because water may get into the electric power steering (EPS) wiring harness and shut off power steering assist. The recall covers certain 2022–2026 Ram ProMaster vans, including some electric ProMaster models.
When EPS failure occurs, Ram drivers are caught by surprise and have to increase their own steering efforts quite suddenly. If the driver does not react in time, they may lose control of the vehicle and face an increased risk of a collision.
Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring harness and power steering gear as needed, free of charge. Owner letters are expected in November 2026, with more letters once the final fix is available. NHTSA also has an open investigation into power steering assist failures on 2022–2023 Ram ProMaster vans.
If your 2020 or newer Ram has a power steering problem your dealership cannot fix, the lemon law may be an option. However, outcomes vary and are dependent on the facts of your case.
Along with Dodge and Ram, FCA US LLC (Stellantis) also makes Jeep and Chrysler vehicles. Read the other brand pages to learn more about their reported problems and find out if you are eligible for a Ram or Dodge lemon law buyback.
How Our Dodge (Ram) Attorneys Help You
If you have a 2020 or newer Dodge or Ram vehicle with ongoing issues, our Dodge and Ram attorneys can discuss your legal options and give your potential case a thorough review. Should you decide to go forward with a lemon law case, we represent you at no cost while you seek cash compensation, a replacement or a buyback. When a buyer wins in court, the law lets the buyer recover reasonable attorney’s fees and costs from the manufacturer as part of the judgment.
Lemon Law Help works only in California. We help California residents who bought or leased a defective model year 2020 or newer vehicle from a licensed California dealer. We cannot help people outside California, unless they are active-duty military.
Get Lemon Law Help today: 866-492-5112.
