Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 1994. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 1992.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ram | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 Ram | 27 | 5 |
| 2009 Ram | 9 | 5 |
| 2008 Ram | 25 | 2 |
| 2007 Ram | 17 | 1 |
| 2006 Ram | 25 | 0 |
| 2005 Ram | 40 | 0 |
| 2004 Ram | 58 | 1 |
| 2003 Ram | 53 | 2 |
| 2002 Ram | 116 | 2 |
| 2001 RamMost complaints | 318 | 9 |
| 2000 Ram | 147 | 6 |
| 1999 RamMost complaints | 366 | 9 |
| 1998 RamMost complaints | 483 | 13 |
| 1997 RamMost complaints | 398 | 7 |
| 1996 RamMost complaints | 625 | 10 |
| 1995 RamMost complaints | 611 | 12 |
| 1994 RamMost complaints | 469 | 18 |
| 1993 Ram | 54 | 0 |
| 1992 Ram | 58 | 1 |
| 1991 Ram | 51 | 2 |
| 1990 Ram | 23 | 0 |
| 1989 Ram | 28 | 0 |
| 1988 | 22 | 0 |
| 1987 | 18 | 0 |
| 1986 | 18 | 0 |
| 1985 | 10 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Service brakes, hydraulic790
- Power train663
- Steering375
- Electrical system366
- Engine and engine cooling359
- Suspension349
- Air bags349
- Vehicle speed control216
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 3,119 Ram vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 1,447 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 267 | 75 |
| 2011 | 177 | 59 |
| 2010 | 130 | 40 |
| 2009 | 132 | 51 |
| 2008 | 208 | 95 |
| 2007 | 223 | 96 |
| 2006 | 219 | 113 |
| 2005 | 248 | 128 |
| 2004 | 281 | 145 |
| 2003 | 247 | 119 |
| 2002 | 164 | 78 |
| 2001 | 244 | 123 |
| 2000 | 70 | 38 |
| 1999 | 147 | 85 |
| 1998 | 128 | 72 |
| 1997 | 89 | 51 |
| 1996 | 70 | 47 |
| 1995 | 37 | 19 |
| 1994 | 28 | 10 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
In New Zealand
75 Ram cars are on the New Zealand register; 96% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | 7 | 1 | 6 |
| 2004 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
119 Ram cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 77% passed first time, against 56% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 119 | 77% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Ram | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 10.9% | 21.8% |
| Brakes | 5.9% | 13.8% |
| Suspension | 5.0% | 17.2% |
| Steering | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.2% | 7.5% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.4% | 9.1% |
| Tyres | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.7% | 3.2% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
2 new Dodge Ram cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2012 and 2020, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2020 the largest markets were Spain (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 234 (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 1 | — |
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 in at least 12 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
A seatbelt anchor in the second row of seats may not have been properly attached during assembly. This may impair the protective effect of the seatbelt in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation …
The airbag could rupture when activated, leading to fragmentation of the airbag parts. These small parts could be projected towards the driver/occupants, potentially causing serious or even fatal injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the…
Pressure and heat that can build up inside the gearbox and cause transmission oil to leak. Oil can then come into contact with ignition sources in the engine compartment and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and mark…
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…
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…
Incorrect tightening torque for the wheel bolts may cause a wheel to detach, leading to a loss of control of the vehicle. This could increase the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of mo…
A short circuit may occur in the relay of the intake air heating. This can cause a fire in the engine department, which may cause a subsequent full vehicle fire. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and …
A defective brake clip may cause the service brake to fail. This could increase the risk of an accident.
The access step to the loading area is not sufficiently strong.As a result, it may break and injure the user.
The access step to the loading area may not be sufficiently strong.As a result it could break, causing injuries to the user.
The floor mat on the driver side could catch on the accelerator pedal.This will cause the vehicle to maintain its speed, increasing the risk of an accident.
Due to thermal fatigue, cracks can occur in the exhaust gas re-circulation (EGR) cooler.This will lead to increased risk of the vehicle catching fire.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
63 campaigns cover the Ram; the latest 12 are below.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 4500 AND 5500 VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WEAKENING AND FRACTURE OF THE LEFT BALL STUD ON THE TIE ROD RESULTING IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 DODGE RAM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 2009 THROUGH OCTOBER 2010. SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINE AND A HYDROBOOST BRAKE SYSTEM MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A POWER STEERING RESERVOIR CAP WITH EXCESSIVE VENT PRESSURE LEVELS THAT MAY RESULT IN BRAKE PEDALS THAT ARE SLOW TO RETURN.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING, 300, CHARGER (LX) AND DODGE CHALLENGER (LC), AVENGER (JS), AND JOURNEY (JC), AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2011 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP (DS) VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION AT THE CRIMPED END OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 DODGE RAM D2, DJ, AND DS-BODY VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." SOME VEHICLES HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH CERTIFICATION AND/OR SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION LABELS PRINTED WITH INCORRECT WEIGHT OR SEATING CAPACITY INFORMATION.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 LEFT HAND DRIVE JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE NITRO AND RAM 1500 TRUCK; RIGHT AND LEFT HAND DRIVE JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED MASTER CYLINDER TO HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (HCU) BRAKE TUBE ASSEMBLY END FLARE.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER 300, DODGE CHALLENGER, CHARGER, JEEP COMMANDER, GRAND CHEROKEE AND DODGE RAM VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A WIRELESS IGNITION NODE (WIN) MODULE EXHIBITING A BINDING CONDITION OF THE SOLENOID LATCH.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING; DODGE AVENGER AND NITRO; JEEP LIBERTY, COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE; AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DODGE RAM TRUCK. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED OR MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 36,793 MY 2009 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL (MTC) ONLY. THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING MODULE MAY CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING FUNCTIONS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 65,896 MY 2008-2009 LIGHT AND HEAVY DUTY DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE MOTOR ASSEMBLY MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER INTRUSION THAT COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF WINDSHIELD WIPING CAPABILITY.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 504 MY 2009 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 PICKUP TRUCKS HEAVY DUTY CAB CHASSIS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDAL PACKAGE. THE CLUTCH PEDAL CONNECTING ROD TO THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER MAY SEPARATE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS MAY NOT ALLOW DISENGAGEMENT OF THE CLUTCH WHEN THE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT.
ON CERTAIN TWO WHEEL DRIVE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT YOKE MAY BREAK UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS.
ON CERTAIN PICK-UP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4.7L ENGINES, THE GENERATOR WIRING HARNESS MAY SHORT CIRCUIT DUE TO CONTACT WITH A VALVE COVER STUD.
NHTSA recalls