Ram Problems and Recalls by Model
Owner complaints and safety recalls from NHTSA for 1 popular Ram model, 2008–2024 – and which problems a mobile mechanic can fix in your driveway.
NHTSA data pulled September 2026.
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Complaints depend on how many were sold, so compare the pattern, not the raw numbers.
| Model | Complaints | Recalls | Year with most | Most named system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 | 14,361 | 92 | 2014 | Steering |
Complaints are reports owners file with NHTSA, the federal vehicle-safety agency. NHTSA does not verify each one, and a year or model that sold more cars usually gets more complaints, so treat the counts as a map of what to check, not a reliability score. Data pulled from NHTSA's public complaint and recall databases in September 2026.
What Ram owners report most
| System | Complaints | Mobile mechanic? |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2,886 | Diagnose first |
| Engine | 2,736 | Diagnose first |
| Electrical system | 2,709 | Often in the driveway |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 2,178 | Usually a shop |
| Fuel system | 1,902 | Diagnose first |
| Brakes | 1,353 | Usually on the spot |
| Airbags | 866 | Dealer or recall |
| Suspension | 601 | Often in the driveway |
Safety recall repairs are done free by the brand's dealers. A mobile mechanic cannot do recall work. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls on your exact car. "Park it" means NHTSA and the maker say not to drive the vehicle until it is fixed.
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Ram: questions
What are the most common Ram problems?
Across the 1 Ram models here, NHTSA owner complaints most often name the steering, engine, electrical system.
Which Ram model has the most complaints?
Of the models here, the Ram 1500 has the most (14,361 for 2008–2024), which partly reflects how many were sold.
Can a mobile mechanic work on a Ram?
Yes, for most everyday repairs – diagnostics, batteries, brakes, starters, alternators and many cooling-system parts. Recall work is done free at dealers.
Where this data comes from
- NHTSA – vehicle safety complaints (public complaint database)
- NHTSA – recalls lookup by VIN
- NHTSA – Product Information Catalog and Vehicle Listing (vPIC)
Complaint and recall records for Ram model years in range, retrieved September 2026. Owner quotes are short excerpts from public NHTSA complaint records, lightly cased for reading.