Dodge Ram Pickup years to avoid
The Dodge Ram Pickup years to avoid are 1999 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1994 is the cleanest year on record.
183
Total complaints
1
Recall campaigns
1992–2003
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Ram Pickup years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | High complaint rate | 34 |
Every Ram Pickup year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 19 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 29 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 21 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 | |
| 1999avoid | 34 | 0 | |
| 1998 | 27 | 0 | |
| 1997 | 21 | 0 | |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 | |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 | |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 | |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Dodge Ram Pickup years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Ram Pickup years to avoid are 1999. The cleanest year on record is 1994.
What is the best year for the Dodge Ram Pickup?
By complaint volume, 1994 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Ram Pickup years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Dodge Ram Pickup have?
Across all model years, the Ram Pickup has 1 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 183 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.