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Ram 1500 Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 15 model years, NHTSA lists 158 recalls and 12,516 owner complaints for the Ram 1500. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Ram 1500 by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ram 1500 | 0 | 103 | |
| 2025 Ram 1500 | 0 | 365 | |
| 2024 Ram 1500 | 0 | 77 | |
| 2023 Ram 1500 | 0 | 203 | |
| 2022 Ram 1500 | 0 | 631 | |
| 2021 Ram 1500 | 15 | 683 | |
| 2020 Ram 1500 | 14 | 640 | |
| 2019 Ram 1500 | 30 | 1,494 | |
| 2018 Ram 1500 | 15 | 667 | |
| 2017 Ram 1500 | 13 | 884 | |
| 2016 Ram 1500 | 17 | 1,554 | |
| 2015 Ram 1500 | 18 | 1,459 | |
| 2014 Ram 1500 | 17 | 1,777 | |
| 2013 Ram 1500 | 12 | 1,281 | |
| 2012 Ram 1500 | 7 | 698 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Ram models.
Ram 1500: questions owners ask
Which Ram 1500 year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Ram 1500 model years with the most are the 2014 (1,777), 2016 (1,554) and 2019 (1,494). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Ram 1500 years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2024 (77), 2023 (203) and 2022 (631), out of 13 model years from 2012 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 10 Ram 1500 model years, 158 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2019 (30), 2015 (18) and 2014 (17). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Ram 1500 years have the most stalling complaints?
1,531 owner complaints across 15 Ram 1500 model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2015 (192), 2022 (173) and 2014 (162) model years, out of 15 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ram 1500 years have the most power steering complaints?
820 owner complaints across 9 Ram 1500 model years describe power steering failing, locking up or turning heavy. The most were filed for the 2013 (231), 2014 (147) and 2019 (103) model years, out of 9 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ram 1500 years have the most check engine light complaints?
648 owner complaints across 13 Ram 1500 model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2014 (124), 2015 (110) and 2016 (93) model years, out of 13 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ram 1500 years have the most ABS and stability control complaints?
574 owner complaints across 8 Ram 1500 model years describe ABS, traction or stability control warnings or faults. The most were filed for the 2016 (195), 2014 (126) and 2015 (109) model years, out of 8 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ram 1500 years have the most emissions system complaints?
119 owner complaints across 3 Ram 1500 model years describe emissions faults such as DPF, EGR, catalytic converter, AdBlue/DEF or NOx sensor problems. The most were filed for the 2015 (70), 2017 (27) and 2018 (22) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ram 1500 years have the most backup camera complaints?
74 owner complaints across 5 Ram 1500 model years describe the rearview or backup camera failing or showing a blank screen. The most were filed for the 2022 (29), 2018 (24) and 2023 (12) model years, out of 5 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ram 1500 years have the most rough idle and misfire complaints?
72 owner complaints across 4 Ram 1500 model years describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. The most were filed for the 2012 (30), 2025 (20) and 2022 (19) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ram 1500 years have the most no-start complaints?
68 owner complaints across 4 Ram 1500 model years describe the car failing to start. The most were filed for the 2012 (25), 2021 (21) and 2025 (15) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ram 1500 years have the most headlight and taillight complaints?
51 owner complaints across 3 Ram 1500 model years describe headlights, taillights or brake lights failing or condensation in the lamps. The most were filed for the 2012 (27), 2025 (13) and 2023 (11) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ram 1500 years have the most infotainment screen complaints?
42 owner complaints across 4 Ram 1500 model years describe the infotainment or touch screen freezing, rebooting or going black. The most were filed for the 2025 (14), 2023 (11) and 2026 (11) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ram 1500 years have the most start-stop system complaints?
35 owner complaints across 3 Ram 1500 model years describe problems with the automatic start-stop system. The most were filed for the 2022 (24), 2023 (8) and 2024 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ram 1500 years have the most brake complaints?
19 owner complaints across 2 Ram 1500 model years describe brakes feeling soft, failing, grinding or squealing. The most were filed for the 2025 (16) and 2024 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.