Dodge Ram 5500 years to avoid
The Dodge Ram 5500 years to avoid are 2012, 2011, 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.
114
Total complaints
12
Recall campaigns
2008–2012
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Ram 5500 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | High complaint rate | 51 | |
| 2011 | High complaint rate | 34 | |
| 2008 | Open safety investigation | 21 | |
| 2009 | Open safety investigation | 8 |
Every Ram 5500 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012avoid | 51 | 9 | |
| 2011avoid | 34 | 4 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2009avoid | 8 | 3 | |
| 2008avoid | 21 | 3 |
Common questions
What are the worst Dodge Ram 5500 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Ram 5500 years to avoid are 2012, 2011, 2008, 2009. The cleanest year on record is 2010.
What is the best year for the Dodge Ram 5500?
By complaint volume, 2010 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Ram 5500 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Dodge Ram 5500 have?
Across all model years, the Ram 5500 has 12 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 114 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.