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Dodge Ram 1500

Model years 1991–2015 in the US safety record. No model year stands out in owner complaints. Fewest complaints: 1991, 1993, 2014.

12,422owner complaints
29recall campaigns
1,189service bulletins
24model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

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NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
20150010 · 0
20141000 · 0
2012 Ram 1500698627932 · 10
2011 Ram 1500689424728 · 7
2010 Ram 1500488421426 · 3
2009 Ram 150067024029 · 2
2008 Ram 150055455440 · 6
2007 Ram 150051746732 · 8
2006 Ram 150079295143 · 8
2005 Ram 15001,172437109 · 16
2004 Ram 15001,09954084 · 29
2003 Ram 15001,17112876 · 12
2002 Ram 150081532255 · 14
2001 Ram 15001,11222465 · 35
2000 Ram 150051321737 · 8
199961001764 · 19
199852001766 · 16
1997 Ram 150036101331 · 14
1996 Ram 15002980918 · 17
1995 Ram 15002130313 · 14
1994 Ram 15001160311 · 7
1993 Ram 15006031 · 1
19920120 · 0
19917010 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Power train2,391
  • Air bags2,216
  • Structure2,029
  • Electrical system1,400
  • Suspension865
  • Steering852
  • Unknown or other744
  • Engine741

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 17 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 13.7–15.2 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2011Ram 1500 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline3.7 L, 6 cyl.A416.511.814.4331
2010Ram 1500 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline3.7 L, 6 cyl.A416.511.814.4331
2009Ram 1500 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline3.7 L, 6 cyl.A416.511.814.4331
2008Ram 1500 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline3.7 L, 6 cyl.M615.112.113.8317
2007Ram 1500 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline3.7 L, 6 cyl.M615.112.113.8317
2006Ram 1500 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline3.7 L, 6 cyl.M615.112.113.8317
2005Ram 1500 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline3.7 L, 6 cyl.M615.311.813.7315
2004Ram 1500 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline3.7 L, 6 cyl.A417.312.215.0345
2003Ram 1500 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline3.7 L, 6 cyl.M516.512.214.6336
2002Ram 1500 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline3.7 L, 6 cyl.M516.912.615.0345
2001Ram 1500 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline3.9 L, 6 cyl.A417.012.715.1347
2000Ram 1500 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline3.9 L, 6 cyl.M517.412.115.0345
1999Ram 1500 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline3.9 L, 6 cyl.M517.312.014.9343
1998Ram 1500 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline3.9 L, 6 cyl.M517.312.014.9343
1997Ram 1500 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline3.9 L, 6 cyl.M516.512.014.5334
1996Ram 1500 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline3.9 L, 6 cyl.M517.312.615.2350
1995Ram 1500 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline3.9 L, 6 cyl.M517.212.615.1347

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In the United Kingdom

6 Ram 1500 cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.

BuiltLicensedOff the road (SORN)
20241—
20221—
20121—
20102—
200801
200301
20001—

Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0

New registrations in Europe

23 new Dodge Ram 1500 cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2021, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2021 the largest markets were Austria (1).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
20211Austria2,955—523
201621Germany2,805—183
20101Spain2,455——

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

EU safety alerts

Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Ram 1500 in 5 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.

SR/02580/25 · Injuries18 Jul 2025 · RAM 1500 Pickup

The front wheel bearings may have been built with damaged encoder rings, causing a loss of wheel speed signal which may disable the electronic stability control (ESC) system. The failure of the ESC system may cause an accident without prior warning, increasing…

A12/01034/22 · Injuries22 Jul 2022 · RAM: 1500 Pickup, 2500 Pickup, 3500 Pickup, 3500 10K LB Cab, RAM Truck

The side airbag inflatable curtain inflator may break due to internal corrosion and may deploy spontaneously in the absence of an accident or commanded deployment. As a result, the metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the occ…

A12/01062/22 · Injuries22 Jul 2022 · RAM: 1500 Pickup, 2500 Pickup, 3500 Pickup, 3500 10K LB Cab, RAM Truck

The side airbag inflatable curtain inflator may break due to internal corrosion and may deploy spontaneously in the absence of an accident or commanded deployment. As a result, the metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the occ…

A12/0297/19 · Injuries15 Feb 2019 · RAM 1500/4000 Pickup

The rear differential may have been insufficiently filled with oil by the manufacturer, which can cause damage in the axle drive. A damaged axle drive may cause the rear wheels to lock and cause an accident.

A12/0936/16 · Fire5 Aug 2016 · RAM 1500

Incorrect routing of the positive battery cable may lead to short-circuit and fire.

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0

Recalls

29 campaigns cover the Ram 1500; the latest 12 are below.

18V160000 · Fuel system, gasoline8 Mar 2018 · 2010, 2011, 2012

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks currently, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Exposure to environmental conditions such as water mixed with road salt may cause the front fuel tank strap frame "T-Slot" bracket to corrode, possibly causing the fuel tank to drop and make contact with the ground.

17V824000 · Equipment21 Dec 2017 · 2012

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

17V821000 · Power train20 Dec 2017 · 2010, 2011, 2012

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.

16V352000 · Air bags24 May 2016 · 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

15V459000 · Air bags22 Jul 2015 · 2012

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2011, to October 7, 2014, and equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center option. The affected vehicles have a steering wheel wiring harness that may rub against the driver air bag module retainer spring.

15V313000 · Air bags26 May 2015 · 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

15V312000 · Air bags26 May 2015 · 2003

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2003 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured August 29, 2002, to July 25, 2003 to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. This recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. A replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.

14V796000 · Power train16 Dec 2014 · 2005

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks manufactured January 28, 2004, to August 3, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized spline on the pinion gear.

14V795000 · Electrical system16 Dec 2014 · 2006, 2007

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Dakota, and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006 with manual transmissions. The return springs in the clutch ignition interlock switch may break.

14V770000 · Air bags3 Dec 2014 · 2004, 2005

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

13V529000 · Steering6 Nov 2013 · 2008

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. The left tie rod assembly may break.

13V528000 · Steering6 Nov 2013 · 2006, 2007, 2008

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks manufactured February 12, 2002, through February 13, 2008. The left tie rod assembly may break.

NHTSA recalls