RAM problems, recalls & safety data
Every RAM model with owner complaints, recall campaigns, federal investigations and manufacturer communications — all from official NHTSA data.
19,874
NHTSA owner complaints
194
recall campaigns
20
defect investigations
7
models with problem data
RAM models
| Model | Complaints | Years with data | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAM 1500 | 11,696 | 15 | 95 |
| RAM 2500 | 5,091 | 14 | 65 |
| RAM 3500 | 2,309 | 13 | 62 |
| RAM Promaster | 619 | 10 | 45 |
| RAM 5500 | 84 | 3 | 45 |
| RAM Promaster City | 52 | 2 | 9 |
| RAM 4500 | — | — | 44 |
| RAM Promaster BEV | — | — | 2 |
| RAM C/V Tradesman | — | — | 2 |
Most reported problem areas across RAM vehicles
Service Brakes 4,320Electrical System 3,827Steering 3,296Engine 3,161Power Train 2,379Fuel/propulsion System 1,417Vehicle Speed Control 1,280Service Brakes, Hydraulic 939
Symptoms owners describe most
Recent federal investigations
- Loss of Power Steering AssistPreliminary Evaluation PE26002 · opened Mar 2, 2026 · open
- Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) FailureRecall Query RQ25003 · opened Jul 3, 2025 · open
- Engine Stall With Intermittent RestartPreliminary Evaluation PE24018 · opened Jul 19, 2024 · open
- 2022 RAM Transmission Snap Ring FailurePreliminary Evaluation PE24009 · opened Mar 27, 2024 · open
- Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power SteeringRecall Query RQ23003 · opened Aug 4, 2023 · open