Dodge RAM 1500 recalls and problems
28 recalls and 10,293 owner complaints for 13 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
28
Complaints
10,293
Crashes reported
656
Fires reported
158
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Dodge RAM 1500 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 1500 | 6 | 698 | 32 | 10 | 27 | 0 |
| 2011 RAM 1500 | 4 | 689 | 28 | 7 | 21 | 0 |
| 2010 RAM 1500 | 4 | 488 | 26 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
| 2009 RAM 1500 | 2 | 670 | 29 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| 2008 RAM 1500 | 5 | 554 | 40 | 6 | 37 | 0 |
| 2007 RAM 1500 | 4 | 517 | 32 | 8 | 38 | 0 |
| 2006 RAM 1500 | 9 | 792 | 43 | 8 | 42 | 1 |
| 2005 RAM 1500 | 4 | 1,174 | 109 | 16 | 68 | 5 |
| 2004 RAM 1500 | 5 | 1,099 | 84 | 29 | 95 | 1 |
| 2003 RAM 1500 | 1 | 1,171 | 76 | 12 | 80 | 6 |
| 2002 RAM 1500 | 3 | 815 | 55 | 14 | 62 | 1 |
| 2001 RAM 1500 | 2 | 1,112 | 65 | 35 | 80 | 1 |
| 2000 RAM 1500 | 2 | 513 | 37 | 8 | 50 | 0 |
Most reported Dodge RAM 1500 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2,145 | |
| Air Bags | 2,039 | |
| Structure | 1,507 | |
| Electrical System | 1,247 | |
| Suspension | 745 | |
| Engine | 700 | |
| Steering | 695 | |
| Unknown or Other | 603 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 459 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 396 |
All Dodge RAM 1500 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V-160 | Mar 8, 2018 | 2010–2012 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks currently, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri… |
| 17V-824 | Dec 21, 2017 | 2012 | Equipment | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. |
| 17V-821 | Dec 20, 2017 | 2010–2012 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and… |
| 16V-352 | May 24, 2016 | 2004–2008 | Do not driveAir Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. |
| 15V-459 | Jul 22, 2015 | 2012 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2011, to October 7, 2014, and equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center… |
| 15V-313 | May 26, 2015 | 2004–2008 | Do not driveAir Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010… |
| 15V-312 | May 26, 2015 | 2003 | Do not driveAir Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2003 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured August 29, 2002, to July 25, 2003 to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator… |
| 14V-795 | Dec 16, 2014 | 2006–2007 | Electrical System | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Dakota, and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006 with manual transmissions. |
| 14V-796 | Dec 16, 2014 | 2005 | Power Train | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks manufactured January 28, 2004, to August 3, 2005. |
| 14V-770 | Dec 3, 2014 | 2004–2005 | Air Bags | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles… |
| 13V-528 | Nov 6, 2013 | 2006–2008 | Steering | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks… |
| 13V-529 | Nov 6, 2013 | 2008 | Steering | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. |
| 13V-038 | Feb 6, 2013 | 2009–2012 | Power Train | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through October 20, 2011; model year 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota trucks… |
| 12V-474 | Oct 2, 2012 | 2009–2010 | Power Train | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2010, Ram 1500 and Dodge Dakota trucks, manufactured from July 1, 2009, through November 30, 2009, because the rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to a lack of adhesive. |
| 12V-192 | May 2, 2012 | 2012 | Equipment | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 ram 1500 trucks, manufactured from january 5, 2012 through january 6, 2012. |
| 11V-350 | Jul 6, 2011 | 2008 | Steering | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 2500/3500 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 3500 cab chassis 4x2, manufactured from february 14… |
| 10V-656 | Dec 24, 2010 | 2011 | Suspension | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011 ram 1500 trucks manufactured from september 2009 through december 2010. |
| 07V-038 | Feb 12, 2007 | 2006 | Suspension | On certain pickup trucks, the front wheel bearing may have received an insufficient quantity of grease during the manufacturing process. |
| 06V-354 | Sep 14, 2006 | 2006 | Seat Belts | Certain pickup trucks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 06V-353 | Sep 14, 2006 | 2006 | Air Bags | On certain pickup trucks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 06V-038 | Feb 9, 2006 | 2006 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel antilock brake systems (Abs), the ABS electronic control unit (Ecu) may cause a loss of front to rear brake balance, and the rear brakes could lock up prematurely during… |
| 05V-461 | Oct 6, 2005 | 2006 | Power Train | On certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks, the totally integrated power module (Tipm) may contain incorrect transfer case calibration set points, potentially resulting in inadvertent transfer case default to neutral. |
| 04V-221 | May 6, 2004 | 2004 | Equipment | The vehicle certification label on some pickup trucks lists incorrect tire, wheel, and recommended inflation pressure information which does not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 03V-504 | Dec 10, 2003 | 2000–2002 | Tires | On certain 4x4 pickup trucks equipped with the snow plow preparation package, the tires supplied on some vehicles may have gross axle weight ratings that slightly exceed the maximum tire load capacity as defined in… |
| 03V-503 | Dec 4, 2003 | 2004 | Power Train | On certain pickup trucks, the transfer case to transmission attaching fasteners may not be tightened correctly. |
| 03V-078 | Mar 10, 2003 | 2002 | Steering | On certain pickup trucks, the electrical connector at the bottom of the steering column contains an under-sized terminal for the HVAC blower motor circuit. |
| 03V-077 | Mar 10, 2003 | 2002 | Visibility | On certain pickup trucks, the detent system on the exterior mirror housings may lose the functionality. |
| 01V-153 | May 8, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Air Bags | Vehicle description: pickup trucks. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Dodge RAM 1500?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500 has the most reports (1,174). Check the 2005 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Dodge RAM 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 28 safety recalls covering Dodge RAM 1500 model years 2000–2012.
What are the most common Dodge RAM 1500 problems?
Owners report power train, air bags, structure problems most often.