Dodge RAM 4500 years to avoid
No model year of the Dodge RAM 4500 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Dodge RAM 4500 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Dodge RAM 4500 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Dodge RAM 4500 problems
All model years combined.
- Steering26
- Suspension6
- Transmission5
- Brakes4
- Fuel system3
- Electrical3
- Engine2
- Wheels1
- Lights1
Dodge RAM 4500 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 69 | 10 | Steering | 32,000 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 61 | 14 | Steering | 68,000 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 87 | 4 | Electrical | 3 | 1 | ||
| 2008 | 74 | 10 | Steering | 59,000 | 3 | 0 |
Recalls 12
Questions about the Dodge RAM 4500
What years of the Dodge RAM 4500 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Dodge RAM 4500 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Dodge RAM 4500?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Dodge RAM 4500?
Steering, with 26 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (6) and transmission (5).
How many recalls does the Dodge RAM 4500 have?
12 recalls between 2008 and 2012. The 2012 model year has the most, with 9.
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