Dodge RAM problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 27 owner complaints and 7 recalls on file for the Dodge RAM (2005–2011).

Complaints
27
Recalls
7
Model years
7
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

5200532006420075200832009720102011
NHTSA complaints per Dodge RAM model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Dodge RAM model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2011 RAM00004—
2010 RAM71215Electrical System
2009 RAM30002Transmission & Drivetrain
2008 RAM51001Engine
2007 RAM40100Engine
2006 RAM31000Electrical System
2005 RAM51000Transmission & Drivetrain

Most common Dodge RAM problem areas (all years)

  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    9 complaints
  • Engine
    6 complaints
  • Electrical System
    5 complaints
  • Airbags
    3 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    3 complaints
  • Steering
    2 complaints
  • Suspension
    2 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Dodge RAM received by NHTSA each month.

Dodge RAM recalls

  • Recall 10V657000Dec 24, 201015,271 vehiclesModel years 2008–2011

    Risk: Loss of steering control of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 10V616000Dec 7, 201062,166 vehiclesModel years 2010–2011

    Risk: Brake lights that are slow to extinguish could increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 10V474000Oct 7, 2010772 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: The misinformation on these labels could lead to, among other things, failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications that could increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 10V475000Oct 7, 201023,237 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: Leaked power steering fluid onto hot engine components could cause a fire.

  • Recall 10V315000Jul 7, 201020,626 vehiclesModel years 2010

    Risk: This could lead to loss of brake fluid and reduced braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 10V200000May 11, 201037,335 vehiclesModel years 2010

    Risk: The result of the defect could lead to a condition where the key may be removed from the ignition switch (win module) prior to placing the shifter in park. This could result in the potential for unintended vehicle movement and could increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 10V009000Jan 11, 201020,045 vehiclesModel years 2009–2010

    Risk: This could result in brake failure without warning which could cause a crash.

Other Dodge models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology