Dodge Ram complaints by model year
4,099 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 2008 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 40 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 58 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 53 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 119 | 15 | 3 | 2 |
| 2001 | 321 | 53 | 9 | 9 |
| 2000 | 151 | 31 | 7 | 6 |
| 1999 | 370 | 46 | 6 | 9 |
| 1998 | 487 | 79 | 7 | 14 |
| 1997 | 398 | 42 | 18 | 7 |
| 1996 | 630 | 72 | 24 | 10 |
| 1995 | 612 | 67 | 33 | 12 |
| 1994 | 469 | 47 | 27 | 18 |
| 1993 | 54 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 58 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991 | 52 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 1990 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 1985 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2001–2010. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 50 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| Steering | 54 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Air bags | 46 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 29 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 42 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 33 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 21 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| Structure | 26 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Dodge Ram recalls (64)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Ram model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10V657000 | Dec 24, 2010 | TIE ROD ENDS | 2008–2011 | — |
| 10V616000 | Dec 7, 2010 | POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR CAP | 2010, 2011 | — |
| 10V474000 | Oct 7, 2010 | TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION LABELS | 2011 | — |
| 10V475000 | Oct 7, 2010 | POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY | 2011 | — |
| 10V315000 | Jul 7, 2010 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT/TI AUTOMOTIVE | 2010 | — |
| 10V200000 | May 11, 2010 | WIRELESS IGNITION NODE MODULE | 2010 | — |
| 10V009000 | Jan 11, 2010 | BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP | 2009, 2010 | — |
| 09V158000 | May 8, 2009 | HEATING VENTILATION & AC MODULE | 2009 | — |
| 09V084000 | Mar 13, 2009 | WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE MOTOR/PART 567 | 2008, 2009 | — |
| 09V078000 | Mar 10, 2009 | CLUTCH PEDAL CONNECTING ROD | 2009 | — |
| 07V413000 | Sep 12, 2007 | FRONT DRIVESHAFT YOKE | 2007 | — |
| 04V385000 | Aug 3, 2004 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER/GENERATOR WIRING HARNESS | 2004 | — |
| 04V185000 | Apr 12, 2004 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER/ABS MODULE CORROSION | 1998–2003 | — |
| 03V033000 | Feb 5, 2003 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER/IDLE SPEED | 2003 | — |
| 02V161000 | Jun 14, 2002 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER/THROTTLE LINKAGE | 1997, 1998 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
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Dodge Ram FAQ
How many recalls has the Dodge Ram had?
NHTSA lists 64 recall campaigns that cover at least one Dodge Ram model year from 1981 to 2010. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Dodge Ram year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 1996 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (630) and the 2009 the fewest (9). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Dodge Ram problems?
Across the 2001–2010 model years, owners most often name the power train, steering, air bags in complaints filed with NHTSA.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.