Dodge Ram 1500 problems by year
12,387 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 21 Dodge Ram 1500 model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 694 | 6 | Electrical System | |
| 2011 | 688 | 4 | Electrical System | |
| 2010 | 485 | 4 | Power Train | |
| 2009 | 670 | 2 | Power Train | |
| 2008 | 553 | 5 | Air Bags | |
| 2007 | 517 | 4 | Air Bags | |
| 2006 | 792 | 9 | Air Bags | |
| 2005 | 1,166 | 4 | Power Train | |
| 2004 | 1,094 | 5 | Air Bags | |
| 2003 | 1,170 | 1 | Air Bags | |
| 2002 | 815 | 3 | Structure | |
| 2001 | 1,112 | 2 | Structure | |
| 2000 | 513 | 2 | Structure | |
| 1999 | 610 | 0 | Structure | |
| 1998 | 520 | 0 | Structure | |
| 1997 | 361 | 0 | Structure | |
| 1996 | 298 | 0 | Power Train | |
| 1995 | 213 | 0 | Structure | |
| 1994 Fewer complaints | 116 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 1993 Fewer complaints | 6 | 0 | — | |
| 1991 Fewer complaints | 7 | 0 | — |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Dodge.