Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 RAM Pickup | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 RAM Pickup | 22 | 1 |
| 2001 RAM Pickup | 20 | 0 |
| 2000 RAM Pickup | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 33 | 0 |
| 1998 | 18 | 0 |
| 1997 | 17 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 RAM Pickup | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Structure41
- Power train19
- Service brakes, hydraulic16
- Air bags16
- Electrical system11
- Engine and engine cooling10
- Vehicle speed control9
- Suspension9
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the RAM Pickup in 3 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
A malfunction in the steering column control module can cause the headlights to activate when the turn signal is used, or the turn signal to activate when the headlights are turned on, and/or the turn signal to activate by itself. This can mislead other driver…
The tailgate (tailboard) may not lock properly and can open unintentionally. This poses a risk to following traffic. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, c…
Faulty sensors may block the triggering of side airbags and belt tensioning systems in the event of the vehicle overturning.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
1 campaigns cover the RAM Pickup.
ON CERTAIN VAN AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE IGNITION/PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS CAN ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED (OR IN THE "LOCK" POSITION). THIS CAN ALSO ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION.
NHTSA recalls