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2009-2027 · 19 model years

Ram 1500 Problems by year

Owners have filed 11,918 complaints about the Ram 1500 across 19 model years, and it has 103 recalls. The 2019 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1,503), while 2009, 2027 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the steering, followed by the engine & cooling.

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Most complaints for its age20191,503 complaints · 30 recallsSee the 2019
Complaints
11,918
Recalls
103
Crashes
636
Fires
192
Injuries
503
Deaths
12

1500 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
20271000Engine & coolingA
20260900-A
20250800-A
20240600-A
202301100-A
202201600-A
202169115274Engine & coolingD
202064614257Electrical systemC
20191,503307611Electrical systemF
201866915259Electrical systemC
2017887138116SteeringD
20161,567179236Engine & coolingF
20151,462187958Engine & coolingF
20141,785179924SteeringF
20131,283127210SteeringD
201269873210Electrical systemC
20116894287Electrical systemC
20100400-A
200937200Transmission & drivetrainA

Most common 1500 problems

Ram 1500 recalls 103

Latest 1500 complaints

2016 Ram 1500SteeringElectrical systemBrakes

The brake light, stability control, and abs light have been on for almost 2 years. The garage says the abs module is bad ots on interstellar back order. None of those systems have functioned for almost two years and I can't even sell it at this point for a fair price. Now the ignition seems to have an issue in that after starting the MPH will not display and the power steering doesn't function properly.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Service brakesNHTSA 11777387
2019 Ram 1500Steering

Loss of power steering with no warning 45 mph and lost steering with child in car. Was able to steer to parking lot for safety reasons. Also after research there is a recall on EPS rack and opinion. Also noted called recall safety number which is recorded at 3:15 pm east.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11777340
2019 Ram 1500Steering

The truck began making a roaring or grinding noise when making a right turn. The noise got progressively louder. I took truck to the dealer and they advised the noise was coming from the electric power steering rack. They advised that the issue is a potential safety concern since the steering could eventually "lock up" if the repair is not made. Obviously this could translate into a very serious incident. Thankfully, it was discovered before incident occurred. However, upon review it looks like many others...

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have experienced similar steering issues that did translate into incidents on this or similar make and model trucks which validates the concern is serious and prevalent. Truck is currently under repair at dealer.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11777320
2021 Ram 1500Transmission & drivetrain

While driving at approximately 15 mph, the vehicle experienced transmission slipping, shuddering, and loss of forward motive power. The vehicle was brought to Certified Transmissions in Prescott, AZ (RO #1053874) at 96,031 miles. Diagnostic fluid inspection and transmission assembly teardown at Certified Transmissions (RO #1053874) confirmed severely degraded black fluid with sludge, metallic flakes, a large metal sliver in the filter, and damaged D and E clutch hub splines. A full custom rebuild was required...

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($10,279.62). The vehicle was maintained per manufacturer guidelines, but Ram's owner manual lists no normal-duty transmission fluid service interval, leading to unprevented fluid degradation and premature internal component failure under standard commute driving. A formal grievance was logged with Ram Customer Care under Case #98584060. There was no crash, fire, injury, or property damage.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11777048
2020 Ram 1500Other & unknownCrash

Truck was in park and door was open all of a sudden I heard a click and it torqued backward hitting trees shrubs and knocking me down it went into the ditch and still continued to rev itself

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11777019
2016 Ram 1500Engine & coolingFuel system

The vehicle suffered a sudden crank, no-start condition due to a low fuel rail pressure reading of 34.6 Bar (well below the required cranking threshold) and a blown fuel pump motor fuse. Upon initial roadside inspection, heavy metallic glitter and shavings were documented via timestamped video inside the fuel filter housing. This vehicle had the Z46 High-Pressure Fuel Pump Safety Recall (NHTSA Campaign 22V406000) performed 8 months ago. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership. The dealership has since...

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pulled the fuel filter housing and is claiming that the system is currently clean and working as designed. However, because I have undeniable, timestamped media evidence of severe metal contamination inside the fuel loop at the exact moment of failure, I am filing this complaint because a federally mandated safety recall component has failed, and the current dealership diagnostics are contradicting the physical evidence of the breakdown.

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11776960

Questions about the Ram 1500

Which Ram 1500 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2014 (1,785), 2016 (1,567), 2019 (1,503). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2019 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Ram 1500 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2010, 2009, 2023 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 1500 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Ram 1500 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the steering (2,687), engine & cooling (2,599), electrical system (2,246) most often.

How many recalls does the Ram 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 103 recalls across all Ram 1500 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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