Is the Dodge Ram 1500 Reliable?
1994–2008 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Dodge Ram 1500 Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7 | 380 | 28 | — | 54 | Fair |
| 2007 | 7 | 320 | 23 | — | 57 | Fair |
| 2006 | 12 | 534 | 28 | 1 | 42 | Poor |
| 2005 | 6 | 801 | 42 | 5 | 13 | Poor |
| 2004 | 7 | 630 | 92 | — | 52 | Fair |
| 2003 | 5 | 664 | 47 | 5 | 17 | Poor |
| 2002 | 5 | 530 | 44 | — | 59 | Fair |
| 2001 | 2 | 651 | 41 | 1 | 58 | Fair |
| 2000 | 2 | 328 | 31 | — | 70 | Good |
| 1999 | 1 | 395 | 43 | — | 72 | Good |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Ram 1500 Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Ram 1500 scores 16 points below the average truck. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Dodge Ram 1500 Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 5233 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Dodge Ram 1500 reliable?+
The Dodge Ram 1500 scores 49/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 54 recall campaigns and 5233 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Ram 1500 is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2000 Ram 1500 achieved the highest reliability score of 70/100 with 2 recalls and 328 complaints.
How many miles does a Ram 1500 last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Dodge Ram 1500 owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Ram 1500 will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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