Ram Problems & Recalls: Models and Years to Avoid

Current Ram models

15002009–2026 · 11,840 complaintsAvoid: 2025, 2019, 2022 25002009–2026 · 5,150 complaintsAvoid: 2018, 2017, 2025 35002007–2026 · 2,356 complaintsAvoid: 2018, 2017, 2022 Promaster2014–2026 · 654 complaintsAvoid: 2021, 2023, 2022 55002009–2026 · 157 complaintsAvoid: 2022, 2018, 2017 45002009–2026 · 48 complaintsNo years flagged

Older and discontinued models

Promaster City2015–2021 · 98 complaintsNo years flagged Promaster 25002015 · 23 complaintsNo years flagged C/V Tradesman2013–2014 · 11 complaintsNo years flagged

Ram model years to avoid

2018 Ram 250012.0× complaints · brake
2018 Ram 35006.5× complaints · brake
2026 Ram 15003.5× complaints · electrical
2017 Ram 25003.3× complaints · brake
2025 Ram 15003.3× complaints · electrical
2021 Ram Promaster2.9× complaints · collision avoidance
2017 Ram 35002.6× complaints · brake
2019 Ram 15002.4× complaints · electrical
2025 Ram 25002.3× complaints · electrical
2023 Ram Promaster2.3× complaints · steering
2022 Ram 35002.1× complaints · transmission

Latest Ram recalls

2026 Ram 2500: control moduleOct 6, 2026 · 26V-651 · 8,329 vehicles
2026 Ram 1500: pressure monitoring and regulating systemsSep 29, 2026 · 26V-623 · 16,385 vehicles
2026 Ram 1500: air bags – side/windowSep 29, 2026 · 26V-622 · 5 vehicles
2022–2026 Ram Promaster: steering – electric power assist systemSep 29, 2026 · 26V-621 · 265,512 vehicles
2025–2026 Ram 1500: back over prevention – softwareSep 1, 2026 · 26V-560 · 239,130 vehicles
2026 Chrysler Pacifica, 2026 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid and 12 more: back over prevention – cameraAug 13, 2026 · 26V-531 · 844,027 vehicles
2019–2026 Ram 1500: seat belts – anchorageJul 30, 2026 · 26V-495 · 1,271,294 vehicles
2026 Ram 1500: exterior lighting – headlightsJul 1, 2026 · 26V-421 · 12,592 vehicles

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Frequently asked questions

Which Ram model years should you avoid?

By owner complaints compared at the same age, the worst Ram model years include the 2018 2500, the 2018 3500, the 2026 1500, the 2017 2500 and the 2025 1500.

How many Ram recalls are there?

NHTSA lists 195 recalls for Ram vehicles from 1995 onward, the latest on October 6, 2026. See the latest Ram recalls.

What Ram model gets the most complaints?

In the last ten model years, the 1500 has drawn the most complaints (7,290) — partly because it is one of the brand's best sellers. Compare years on the Ram 1500 page.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.