Complaints by model year
* Complaints compared with the median C/V Tradesman year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Ram C/V Tradesman problems
Latest Ram C/V Tradesman recalls
Air bags
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram C/V Tradesman cargo vans, equipped with two front bucket seats and no rear seating, manufactured July 25, 2012, to August 20, 2014.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2014.
Air bags
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and RAM C/V Tradesman vehicles manufactured May 10, 2012, through June 7, 2013. A software error may result in the opposite side airbags deploying from the collision point (a left side impact would deploy the right side airbags and vice versa).
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the occupant restraint control module, free of charge. The recall began during September 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Ram C/V Tradesman should you avoid?
None of the Ram C/V Tradesman years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What are the most common Ram C/V Tradesman problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (3), fuel & propulsion system (2) and brakes (1). Engine complaints peak in the 2014 model year.
How many recalls has the Ram C/V Tradesman had?
2 recalls across 2013–2014. The model year with the most is 2013.
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.