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Ram 5500 recalls and problems

42 recalls and 159 owner complaints for 16 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
42
Complaints
159
Crashes reported
9
Fires reported
12

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Ram 5500 by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2026 5500400000
2025 5500421020
2024 5500200000
2023 5500300000
2022 55004271110
2021 5500541200
2020 5500981140
2019 55009120120
2018 55008401000
2017 55007210200
2016 55007172130
2015 55008130100
2014 550010112310
2013 5500940000
2009 5500200000
2008 5500100000

Most reported Ram 5500 problems

Problem areaReports
Power Train51
Service Brakes23
Service Brakes, Hydraulic21
Wheels20
Electrical System17
Engine15
Steering14
Suspension11
Fuel/Propulsion System8
Vehicle Speed Control7

All Ram 5500 recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-225Apr 9, 20262025–2026Electrical SystemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles.
26V-059Feb 2, 20262025–2026Exterior Lighting, Electrical SystemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee…
25V-882Dec 18, 20252025Air Bags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC)Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 2500 Pickup, 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis trucks.
25V-826Dec 1, 20252025–2026Electrical SystemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Ram Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles.
25V-765Nov 6, 20252021–2022Steering, Air BagsChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram 4500, and Ram 5500 vehicles.
25V-530Aug 18, 20252026Service Brakes, Electrical SystemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2500, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles.
24V-896Nov 27, 20242017–2018Service Brakes, HydraulicChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles.
24V-199Mar 14, 20242023–2024Air Bags, SteeringChrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500…
23V-799Nov 28, 20232023–2024Steering, Exterior LightingChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 3500 Classic, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2023-2024 Ram 2500, 4500/5500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 3500 vehicles.
23V-060Feb 9, 20232021–2023Park outsideElectrical SystemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, and 4500, 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine.
22V-759Oct 11, 20222019–2020Service Brakes, HydraulicChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles.
22V-642Aug 26, 20222022Engine and Engine CoolingChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 2500, and 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel engines.
22V-035Jan 27, 20222019–2020VisibilityChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, 5500 Cab Chassis and 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than…
21V-880Nov 12, 20212019–2020Fuel System, DieselChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines.
21V-798Oct 14, 20212021–2022Park outsideElectrical SystemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 3500, 2500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines.
21V-439Jun 10, 20212019–2020Engine and Engine CoolingChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine.
21V-398May 27, 20212013–2021WheelsChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles.
21V-163Mar 11, 20212021Electrical SystemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 2500, 3500, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine.
21V-023Jan 26, 20212019–2020Service Brakes, HydraulicExcellance, Inc (Excellance) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Excellance-modified RAM 4500/5500 vehicles to be equipped with CLASS Suspension Systems.
21V-016Jan 20, 20212020Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, SuspensionCustom Truck And Body Works is recalling certain 2020 Dodge 4500 and 5500 vehicles.
21V-008Jan 13, 20212019–2020Service Brakes, HydraulicBraun Northwest (Braun Northwest) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAM 4500/5500 vehicles equipped with Liquid Spring rear suspension systems.
20V-511Aug 27, 20202019–2020Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical SystemChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 cab chassis built with a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine.
19V-498Jun 27, 20192019Fuel System, DieselChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with diesel engines.
19V-359May 13, 20192018Exterior LightingUnruh Fire, Inc.
19V-255Mar 28, 20192018Exterior LightingBlanchat Mfg., Inc.
18V-332May 17, 20182014–2018Electrical System, Vehicle Speed ControlChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and…
18V-277May 1, 20182018Service Brakes, HydraulicChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 RAM 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks.
18V-100Feb 8, 20182017–2018Power TrainChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 RAM 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, all equipped with a column shifter.
18V-021Jan 9, 20182009Do not driveAir BagsChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama…
17V-824Dec 21, 20172013–2018EquipmentChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers.
17V-821Dec 20, 20172013–2017Power TrainChrysler (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…
17V-562Sep 12, 20172013–2017Engine and Engine CoolingChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines that have Concentric-brand water…
16V-739Oct 13, 20162008–2009, 2013Electrical SystemChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles, 2007-2013 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2013 RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles.
16V-495Jul 1, 20162016Power TrainChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 3500 trucks manufactured July 24, 2015, through January 7, 2016, and 2016 Ram 4500/5500 trucks manufactured July 24, 2015, through October 8, 2015.
15V-592Sep 23, 20152016Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical SystemChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis and 4500/5500 Cab Chassis trucks manufactured July 31, 2015, to August 13, 2015 and equipped with a 6.7L Cummins Diesel engine.
15V-468Jul 27, 20152015SuspensionChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ram 4500, and 5500 pickup trucks manufactured January 30, 2015, to February 6, 2015.
15V-461Jul 23, 20152013–2015EquipmentChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and…
15V-459Jul 22, 20152013–2014Air BagsChrysler (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-290May 18, 20152014–2015TiresChryser (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks manufactured August 20, 2013, to January 27, 2015 and equipped with 6.4L Hemi engines.
14V-635Oct 8, 20142013–2014Fuel System, Diesel, Engine and Engine CoolingChrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to September 5, 2013.
14V-100Mar 4, 20142014EquipmentChrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram 5500 trucks manufactured August 14, 2013, through January 7, 2014.
13V-288Jul 2, 20132013StructureChrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2013, through March 8, 2013.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Ram 5500?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2018 Ram 5500 has the most reports (40). Check the 2018 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Ram 5500 have?

NHTSA lists 42 safety recalls covering Ram 5500 model years 2008–2009, 2013–2026.

What are the most common Ram 5500 problems?

Owners report power train, service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic problems most often.