Ram 5500 complaints by model year
156 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 2020 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 2019 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 2018 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 2017 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| 2016 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 2015 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| 2014 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
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, 2014–2025. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 25 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Ram 5500 recalls (45)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one 5500 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V225000 | Apr 9, 2026 | Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 108, 208 | 2025, 2026 | 34.6% |
| 26V059000 | Feb 2, 2026 | Inoperative Trailer Lighting and Trailer Brake Failure | 2025, 2026 | 35.1% |
| 25V882000 | Dec 18, 2025 | Disabled Driver's Side Air Bag and Seat Belt Pretensioner/FMVSS 126 & 208 | 2025 | 65.1% |
| 25V826000 | Dec 1, 2025 | Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 135, 105 & 102 | 2025, 2026 | 74% |
| 25V765000 | Nov 6, 2025 | Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 | 2021, 2022 | 29.7% |
| 25V530000 | Aug 18, 2025 | Incorrect Brake System Warning Light/FMVSS 101 | 2026 | 96.2% |
| 24V896000 | Nov 27, 2024 | Loss of ABS/Traction Control from Module Failure | 2017, 2018 | 14.1% |
| 24V199000 | Mar 14, 2024 | Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 | 2023, 2024 | 80.3% |
| 23V799000 | Nov 28, 2023 | Turn Signal and High Beam Malfunction/FMVSS 108 | 2023, 2024 | 85.5% |
| 23V060000 | Feb 9, 2023 | Engine Compartment Fire | 2021, 2022, 2023 | 82.6% |
| 22V759000 | Oct 11, 2022 | Incorrect Brake Hose Diameter/FMVSS 106 | 2019, 2020 | 64.3% |
| 22V642000 | Aug 26, 2022 | Internal ECM Short May Cause Loss of Drive Power | 2022 | 88.7% |
| 22V035000 | Jan 27, 2022 | Windshield Wipers May Not Operate Properly | 2019, 2020 | 84.9% |
| 21V880000 | Nov 12, 2021 | High Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail | 2019, 2020 | 82.6% |
| 21V798000 | Oct 14, 2021 | Electrical Short in Relay May Cause Fire | 2021, 2022 | — |
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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Ram 5500 FAQ
How many recalls has the Ram 5500 had?
NHTSA lists 45 recall campaigns that cover at least one Ram 5500 model year from 2013 to 2025. 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 Ram 5500 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 9 model years with settled counts, the 2018 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (38) and the 2013 the fewest (4). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Ram 5500 problems?
Across the 2014–2025 model years, owners most often name the power train, service brakes, wheels 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.