Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Ram 1500, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2016 Ram 1500 - 1,179 complaints in its first 8 years (1,527 to date)
- 2014 Ram 1500 - 1,063 complaints in its first 8 years (1,754 to date)
- 2015 Ram 1500 - 1,024 complaints in its first 8 years (1,439 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2013 Ram 1500 - 584 complaints in its first 8 years (1,265 to date)
- 2018 Ram 1500 - 654 complaints in its first 8 years (654 to date)
- 2017 Ram 1500 - 775 complaints in its first 8 years (866 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ram 1500 | 79 | 79 | 6 |
| 2025 Ram 1500 | 327 | 327 | 7 |
| 2024 Ram 1500 | 70 | 70 | 6 |
| 2023 Ram 1500 | 194 | 194 | 11 |
| 2022 Ram 1500 | 599 | 599 | 16 |
| 2021 Ram 1500 | 669 | 669 | 15 |
| 2020 Ram 1500 | 621 | 621 | 14 |
| 2019 Ram 1500 | 1,464 | 1,464 | 29 |
| 2018 Ram 1500 | 654 | 654 | 15 |
| 2017 Ram 1500 | 866 | 775 | 13 |
| 2016 Ram 1500 | 1,527 | 1,179 | 16 |
| 2015 Ram 1500 | 1,439 | 1,024 | 17 |
| 2014 Ram 1500 | 1,754 | 1,063 | 16 |
| 2013 Ram 1500 | 1,265 | 584 | 11 |
| 2009 Ram 1500 | 37 | 1 | 2 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V531000 | 2026 | Back Over Prevention | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep... |
| 26V495000 | 2019-2026 | Seat Belts | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. |
| 26V421000 | 2026 | Exterior Lighting | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The headlight wiring may cause the parking lights and daytime running lights to flicker on and off, or fail. |
| 26V327000 | 2024 | Back Over Prevention | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 and 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 2024 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. |
| 26V225000 | 2025-2026 | Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis... |
| 26V059000 | 2025-2026 | Exterior Lighting | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram... |
| 25V826000 | 2025-2026 | Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Ram Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis... |
| 25V824000 | 2019 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles. |
| 25V765000 | 2021-2022 | Steering | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram 4500, and Ram 5500 vehicles. |
| 25V592000 | 2018 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles. |
| 25V298000 | 2019-2024 | Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as... |
| 25V231000 | 2025 | Tires | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles. A software error may cause an incorrect tire inflation pressure message to display on the instrument panel. |
| 25V010000 | 2016-2019 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. |
| 24V942000 | 2025 | Exterior Lighting | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. Incorrect headlight module software may cause the headlights to become inoperative. |
| 24V794000 | 2025 | Wheels | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles. The front wheel hub encoder rings may be damaged, which can disable the electronic stability control system. |
| 24V754000 | 2020-2023 | Visibility | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 1500 Classic vehicles equipped with heated trailer tow rearview mirrors. |
| 24V729000 | 2023-2024 | Steering | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. |
| 24V653000 | 2019-2024 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the... |
| 24V437000 | 2022 | Back Over Prevention | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling one 2022 Ram 1500 Classic vehicle. The wiring harness may short circuit and prevent the rearview image from displaying. |
| 24V436000 | 2022 | Back Over Prevention | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023... |
| 24V413000 | 2023 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. |
| 24V199000 | 2023-2024 | Steering | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis,... |
| 23V799000 | 2023 | Steering | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 3500 Classic, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2023-2024 Ram 2500, 4500/5500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 3500 vehicles. |
| 23V654000 | 2022-2023 | Back Over Prevention | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ram 1500, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and 2022-2024 Ram 2500 vehicles. |
| 23V411000 | 2014-2019 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. |
| 23V265000 | 2021 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 5.7L eTorque engines. |
| 23V264000 | 2022 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500 vehicles. The B-pillar impact sensors may be missing, which can result in delayed air bag deployment or non-deployment. |
| 23V263000 | 2022-2023 | Fuel System, Diesel | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. |
| 23V059000 | 2021-2023 | Back Over Prevention | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 1500 and 2023 Ram 2500 vehicles. |
| 22V904000 | 2019-2022 | Structure | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. |