KnownCarProblemsDodge Ram Problems by Year
Owners have filed 835 complaints with NHTSA about the Dodge Ram since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2001, 2000, 2002. The most common problem overall: transmission.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Dodge Ram problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ram | 27 | Transmission | 5 | 4 |
| 2008 Ram | 25 | Steering | 2 | 4 |
| 2006 Ram | 25 | Electrical | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 Ram | 40 | Engine | 0 | 5 |
| 2004 Ram | 58 | Electrical | 1 | 9 |
| 2003 Ram | 53 | Body and structure | 2 | 6 |
| 2002 Ram | 116 | Transmission | 2 | 14 |
| 2001 Ram | 318 | Steering | 9 | 53 |
| 2000 Ram | 147 | Brakes | 6 | 31 |
27 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Dodge Ram
- What years of the Dodge Ram have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2001 (318), 2000 (147), 2002 (116).
- What is the most common problem with the Dodge Ram?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the transmission (124), steering (102), air bags (100).
- Which Dodge Ram years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2009 (9), 2007 (17), 2006 (25). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.