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RamReliability & Safety Statistics

NHTSA complaint data, recall history, and AI-powered analysis for all Ram models. Data sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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62
Safety Score /100
Below Average Reliability
232
Complaints
19
Recall Campaigns
232
Total Complaints
2015–2026
19
Total Recalls
campaigns
5
Crash-Related
2.2% of complaints
2
Injuries Reported
across all models
1
Models Analyzed
of 111 total
70
Safety Score
Average
⚠️ Highest Complaint Years
2015(87)2017(75)2016(56)

These model years had the most NHTSA complaints across all Ram models.

βœ… Most Reliable Years
2018(1)2020(1)2022(2)

Fewest recorded complaints β€” generally the safest years to buy used.

Complaint Trend (2015–2026)

044872015: 87 complaints2016: 56 complaints2017: 75 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 5 complaints2020: 1 complaints2021: 5 complaints2022: 2 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints2026: 0 complaints2015201720192021202320252026
ComplaintsRecalls

Top Complaint Components

Engine Problems86 (25%)
Electrical Faults69 (20%)
Transmission / Drivetrain57 (17%)
Uncategorized Issues22 (6%)
Brake System18 (5%)
Headlight/Taillight Failures18 (5%)
Unintended Acceleration9 (3%)
Structural Problems9 (3%)
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AI Reliability Analysis

Editorial

RAM trucks separated from the Dodge brand in 2009 and have improved reliability since. The Ram 1500 competes effectively with F-150 and Silverado in both sales and reliability metrics. The 3.0L EcoDiesel had issues in early model years but newer versions are much improved.

πŸ’‘ Buyer Advice

The 2019+ Ram 1500 redesign brought significant quality improvements. Verify EcoDiesel recall status on 2014-2016 models. The 5.7L Hemi remains the most proven and reliable engine choice in the Ram lineup.

⚠️ Top Reported Issues

1
Transmission
2
Electrical System
3
Brake System
Based on 232 NHTSA complaints collected 2015–2026.

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