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Reliability data is meaningful at the model level — not the brand level. Click any model below to see complaints, recalls, years to avoid, and common problems.

Why we don't show Ram-wide stats: Ram reliability varies hugely by model. Looking at the brand average is misleading — the Ram F-150 might be solid while the RamFocus has known transmission issues. Pick the specific model you're interested in.

Ram Models (8)

Sorted by severity (worst first)
1

Ram Promaster 2500

(2015–2023) high severity
52 complaintsCrash rate: 3.8%Severity: 1130
2

Ram Promaster City

(2015–2022) high severity
139 complaintsCrash rate: 1.4%Severity: 833
3

Ram 4500

(2009–2024) high severity
64 complaintsCrash rate: 9.4%Severity: 830
4

Ram 5500

(2013–2025) high severity
199 complaintsCrash rate: 7.5%Severity: 555
5

Ram 3500

(2007–2026)
3,399 complaintsCrash rate: 3.2%Severity: 151
6

Ram 2500

(2009–2026)
7,364 complaintsCrash rate: 2.8%Severity: 106
7

Ram 1500

(2009–2026)
16,198 complaintsCrash rate: 5.6%Severity: 86
8

Ram Promaster

(2014–2026)
779 complaintsCrash rate: 3.7%Severity: 33
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Most Common Ram Problems

Components most reported across all Ram models in NHTSA complaints.

ComponentComplaintsCrash %
SERVICE BRAKES4,0673.2%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3,5112.1%
STEERING3,3143.9%
ENGINE3,1611.1%
POWER TRAIN2,4726.8%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1,7623.9%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1,4021.2%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1,1674.5%
SUSPENSION7484.1%
AIR BAGS71443.1%

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