Is the Ram 1500 Reliable?
2009–2022 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Updated daily from federal safety databases.
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Ram 1500 Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 15 | 0 | 25 | Poor |
| 2021 | 14 | 0 | 30 | Poor |
| 2020 | 13 | 0 | 35 | Poor |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 100 | Excellent |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the 1500 Compares to Similar Vehicles
The 1500 scores 17 points below the average truck. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ram 1500 reliable?+
The Ram 1500 scores 48/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 4 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 42 recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year 1500 is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2019 1500 achieved the highest reliability score of 100/100 with 0 recalls and 0 complaints.
How many miles does a 1500 last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Ram 1500 owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used 1500 will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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