Dodge Ram 1500 years to avoid
The Dodge Ram 1500 years to avoid are 2005, 2001, 2004, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2007 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1992 is the cleanest year on record.
16,078
Total complaints
34
Recall campaigns
1991–2014
Years covered
7
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Ram 1500 years to avoid
Every Ram 1500 year
Common questions
What are the worst Dodge Ram 1500 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Ram 1500 years to avoid are 2005, 2001, 2004, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2007. The cleanest year on record is 1992.
What is the best year for the Dodge Ram 1500?
By complaint volume, 1992 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Ram 1500 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Dodge Ram 1500 have?
Across all model years, the Ram 1500 has 34 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 16,078 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.