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1981-2011 · 23 model years

Dodge Ram Problems by year

Owners have filed 5,550 complaints about the Dodge Ram across 23 model years, and it has 73 recalls. The 2001 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1,430), while 1981, 1983 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the airbags.

Most complaints for its age20011,430 complaints · 14 recallsSee the 2001
Complaints
5,550
Recalls
73
Crashes
443
Fires
121
Injuries
470
Deaths
14

Ram complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20110400-B
20100500-C
20090600-C
20080400-B
20070400-B
20060400-B
20050500-C
20041,15779329AirbagsF
20031,35979216AirbagsF
200294267217Body, doors & structureF
20011,4301411844Body, doors & structureF
2000659116814Body, doors & structureF
199901300-F
199801700-F
199701100-D
199601400-F
199501600-F
199402200-F
19930100-A
19920200-A
19910300-B
19831000Body, doors & structureA
19812001Engine & coolingA

Most common Ram problems

Dodge Ram recalls 73

Equipment: labels

10V474000772 vehicles affected

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...

Latest Ram complaints

2003 Dodge RamElectrical systemAirbags

brought my 2003 dodge ram 1500 to Romeo dodge to have a Passenger Airbag Recall Repair on [[redacted]] and I was called one hour later and told my airbag replacement was finished and I could pick up my truck. So i picked up my truck and drove it from Romeo dodge [[redacted]] to [[redacted]] where I live I parked the truck . We were sick for a few days after we parked the truck home it wasnt moved at all until a few days later I tried to start my truck and it would not start , so i tried again and the truck started...

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briefly and the gauges were going crazy and truck started bogging badly and shut off and wouldn't start again so I complained to Romeo dodge about this and the service manager Jason said the truck drove home to my house fine and that whatever is wrong is not romeo dodge's responsibility . So i called back and asked to speak with general manager and I spoke to Chad general manager and he said the same at first. Then finally he sent a tow truck to pick up my truck and bring it back to the service center and re-evaluate what they did to my truck and brought me a loaner car after hours of disputing the facts .. a few hours later Chad called me back and said my truck starts and I can come pick it up. So i drove to kingston again and when I got there my truck was not finished so I waited and then I got inside my truck to start it up to get ready to leave and put into reverse and truck wouldnt move unless I pressed the gas all the way down. Then we put it in park and called for the technician to come back over . Then the gauges were not working in the dashboard either after the air bag replacement . And ine of the technicians said he believed the truck may be in Limp mode. So the service manager had to keep calling Chad the general manager who refused to come downstairs and address this situation that was very stressful already. Chad said when he towed the truck back to romeo dodge he was only supposed to get the truck to start again. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Electrical system · Air bags · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11768911
2004 Dodge RamAirbags

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V352000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available, even though the recall stated that parts were available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the part for recall repair was not available, nor was there a service center to perform the recall repair.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11768056
2004 Dodge RamAirbags

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V313000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available and were on backorder. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11766356
2004 Dodge RamAirbags

TAKATA RECALL PARTS DELAY - MANUFACTURER REPAIR FAILURE.I am filing this complaint because Chrysler/FCA and its authorized dealer network have failed to provide the necessary remedy parts for an active, critical safety recall within a reasonable timeframe.My 2004 Ram 1500 is subject to the urgent Takata airbag recall. I contacted the manufacturer's official recall helpline and multiple local authorized dealerships to schedule the repair. I was formally informed by all parties that they are experiencing severe...

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supply issues sourcing the required replacement parts.The last communication I received from the manufacturer regarding this issue was on July 1st, 2026. Since that date, there has been a total lack of communication, updates, or a timeline for when these safety-critical parts will become available.Because of this parts shortage, I was forced to park my truck completely idle for over two consecutive months, as the vehicle could not pass its required state safety and emissions inspection without the recall being resolved. This supply chain failure has completely stripped me of the use of my vehicle, creating a severe logistical hardship while leaving an unaddressed, potentially lethal explosive airbag inflator in my vehicle. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate FCA/Chrysler's compliance with their legal obligation to supply safety recall remedy parts in a timely manner.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11758959
2004 Dodge RamAirbags

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle failed an inspection because the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 16V352000 (Air Bags) and 15V313000 (Air Bags); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. Four dealers were contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the issue, but no assistance was provided. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11756311
2004 Dodge RamAirbagsCrash

Vehicle: 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 I was the driver and sole occupant of my 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 and was wearing my seat belt. I was traveling westbound on [[redacted]], shortly after passing [[redacted]], when I was involved in a three-vehicle collision. The first vehicle stopped abruptly, resulting in the collision. I was traveling approximately 50-55 mph before the collision, and my truck sustained a significant frontal impact. Despite the frontal impact, the driver's frontal airbag did not deploy. There were no...

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passengers in the vehicle. The component/system of concern is the driver's frontal airbag and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). Prior to the collision, I was not aware of any airbag warning lights, warning messages, or other symptoms indicating that the system was malfunctioning. The exact reason for the airbag non-deployment is currently UNKNOWN. The vehicle has not yet been inspected or altered to determine the cause. The truck is currently secured at my residence in its post-collision condition. It has not been repaired, dismantled, modified, salvaged, or otherwise disturbed since the collision and is available for inspection upon request. I am reporting this incident because the driver's frontal airbag failed to deploy during a significant frontal collision. I am requesting that the airbag non-deployment be documented and investigated to determine whether a defect or malfunction in the airbag/SRS system contributed to the failure to deploy. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11755492

Questions about the Dodge Ram

Which Dodge Ram years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2001 (1,430), 2003 (1,359), 2004 (1,157). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2001 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Dodge Ram years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1983, 1993, 1981 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Ram years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Dodge Ram problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (1,530), airbags (1,103), transmission & drivetrain (662) most often.

How many recalls does the Dodge Ram have?

NHTSA lists 73 recalls across all Dodge Ram model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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