MYRModel Year Report

Dodge RAM — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

7 model years to avoid and 7 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid7 years

Best bets7 years

Complaint history

1981: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1981 1983: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1984: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1985: 10 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 18 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 18 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 22 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 28 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 23 complaints, Not enough data 1991: 52 complaints, Recommended 1992: 63 complaints, Recommended 1993: 56 complaints, Recommended 1994: 481 complaints, Avoid 1995: 612 complaints, Avoid 1996: 625 complaints, Avoid 1996 1997: 398 complaints, Avoid 1998: 483 complaints, Avoid 1999: 366 complaints, Avoid 2000: 147 complaints, Recommended 2001: 318 complaints, Avoid 2001 2002: 116 complaints, Recommended 2003: 53 complaints, Recommended 2004: 58 complaints, Recommended 2005: 40 complaints, Recommended 2005 2006: 25 complaints, Not enough data 2007: 17 complaints, Not enough data 2008: 25 complaints, Not enough data 2009: 9 complaints, Not enough data 2009 2010: 27 complaints, Not enough data 2011: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1996 · 625
1981: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1981 1983: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1984: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 10 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 18 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 18 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 22 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 28 complaints, Not enough data 1990: 23 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 52 complaints, Recommended 1992: 63 complaints, Recommended 1993: 56 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 481 complaints, Avoid 1995: 612 complaints, Avoid 1996: 625 complaints, Avoid 1996 1997: 398 complaints, Avoid 1998: 483 complaints, Avoid 1999: 366 complaints, Avoid 1999 2000: 147 complaints, Recommended 2001: 318 complaints, Avoid 2002: 116 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 53 complaints, Recommended 2004: 58 complaints, Recommended 2005: 40 complaints, Recommended 2005 2006: 25 complaints, Not enough data 2007: 17 complaints, Not enough data 2008: 25 complaints, Not enough data 2008 2009: 9 complaints, Not enough data 2010: 27 complaints, Not enough data 2011: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2011 1996 · 625
1981: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1981 1983: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1983 1984: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1985: 10 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 18 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 18 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 22 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 28 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 23 complaints, Not enough data 1991: 52 complaints, Recommended 1991 1992: 63 complaints, Recommended 1993: 56 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 481 complaints, Avoid 1995: 612 complaints, Avoid 1996: 625 complaints, Avoid 1996 1997: 398 complaints, Avoid 1998: 483 complaints, Avoid 1999: 366 complaints, Avoid 1999 2000: 147 complaints, Recommended 2001: 318 complaints, Avoid 2001 2002: 116 complaints, Recommended 2003: 53 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 58 complaints, Recommended 2005: 40 complaints, Recommended 2005 2006: 25 complaints, Not enough data 2007: 17 complaints, Not enough data 2007 2008: 25 complaints, Not enough data 2009: 9 complaints, Not enough data 2009 2010: 27 complaints, Not enough data 2011: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2011 1996 · 625
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  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2011 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2010 ○ Not enough data 27 Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2009 ○ Not enough data 9 Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2008 ○ Not enough data 25 Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2007 ○ Not enough data 17 Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2006 ○ Not enough data 25 Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2005 ▲ Recommended 40 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2004 ▲ Recommended 58 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2003 ▲ Recommended 53 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2002 ▲ Recommended 116 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2001 ■ Avoid 318 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2000 ● Recommended 147 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1999 ■ Avoid 366 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1998 ■ Avoid 483 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1997 ■ Avoid 398 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1996 ■ Avoid 625 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1995 ■ Avoid 612 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1994 ■ Avoid 481 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1993 ▲ Recommended 56 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1992 ▲ Recommended 63 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1991 ▲ Recommended 52 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1990 ○ Not enough data 23 Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1989 ○ Not enough data 28 Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1988 ○ Not enough data 22 Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1987 ○ Not enough data 18 Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1986 ○ Not enough data 18 Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1985 ○ Not enough data 10 Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1984 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1983 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1982 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
1981 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

73

recalls on file across every Dodge RAM model year.

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