RAM 1500 problems by year
11,704 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 15 RAM 1500 model years. Last verified Sep 24, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
Years with notably fewer complaints
2009 (37)
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Limited reporting history | 93 | 7 | Electrical System | |
| 2025 Limited reporting history | 349 | 8 | Electrical System | |
| 2024 Limited reporting history | 72 | 6 | Electrical System | |
| 2023 Limited reporting history | 201 | 11 | Electrical System | |
| 2022 | 608 | 16 | Engine | |
| 2021 | 678 | 15 | Engine | |
| 2020 | 626 | 14 | Electrical System | |
| 2019 Most complained | 1,477 | 29 | Electrical System | |
| 2018 | 661 | 15 | Electrical System | |
| 2017 | 873 | 13 | Steering | |
| 2016 Most complained | 1,540 | 16 | Steering | |
| 2015 | 1,448 | 17 | Steering | |
| 2014 Most complained | 1,765 | 16 | Steering | |
| 2013 | 1,276 | 11 | Steering | |
| 2009 Fewer complaints | 37 | 2 | Power Train |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with RAM.