Ram 4500 years to avoid
The Ram 4500 years to avoid are 2018, 2015, 2014, 2019, 2017, 2013, 2020, 2022, 2016, 2009 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
64
Total complaints
42
Recall campaigns
2008–2026
Years covered
10
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
4500 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Open safety investigation | 13 | |
| 2015 | Open safety investigation | 11 | |
| 2014 | Open safety investigation | 10 | |
| 2019 | Open safety investigation | 8 | |
| 2017 | Open safety investigation | 6 | |
| 2013 | Open safety investigation | 5 | |
| 2020 | Open safety investigation | 4 | |
| 2022 | Open safety investigation | 3 | |
| 2016 | Open safety investigation | 1 | |
| 2009 | Open safety investigation | 1 |
Every 4500 year
Common questions
What are the worst Ram 4500 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 4500 years to avoid are 2018, 2015, 2014, 2019, 2017, 2013, 2020, 2022, 2016, 2009. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the Ram 4500?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 4500 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ram 4500 have?
Across all model years, the 4500 has 42 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 64 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.