Dodge Ram 4500 years to avoid
The Dodge Ram 4500 years to avoid are 2008, 2009 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2010 is the cleanest year on record.
53
Total complaints
12
Recall campaigns
2008–2012
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Ram 4500 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Open safety investigation | 11 | |
| 2009 | Open safety investigation | 5 |
Every Ram 4500 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 19 | 9 | |
| 2011 | 18 | 4 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2009avoid | 5 | 3 | |
| 2008avoid | 11 | 3 |
Common questions
What are the worst Dodge Ram 4500 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Ram 4500 years to avoid are 2008, 2009. The cleanest year on record is 2010.
What is the best year for the Dodge Ram 4500?
By complaint volume, 2010 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Ram 4500 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Dodge Ram 4500 have?
Across all model years, the Ram 4500 has 12 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 53 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.