Ram 5500 years to avoid
No model year of the Ram 5500 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Ram 5500 years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Ram 5500 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 Ram 5500 problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission48
- Brakes44
- Wheels20
- Engine17
- Electrical16
- Steering14
- Fuel system13
- Suspension11
- Acceleration7
- Tires6
- Driver assistance5
- Airbags3
Most reported problems on the Ram 5500
Ram 5500 problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | 2 | Airbags | 4 | 1 | ||
| 2022 | 48 | 26 | Transmission | 1,973 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 87 | 4 | Electrical | 5 | 1 | ||
| 2020 | 77 | 8 | Brakes | 25,000 | 9 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2019 | 69 | 12 | Fuel system | 9 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2018 | 28 | 40 | Brakes | 80,000 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 53 | 21 | Transmission | 85,000 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 56 | 17 | Transmission | 82,000 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 69 | 13 | Engine | 79,000 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 63 | 11 | Engine | 109,000 | 10 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2013 | 84 | 4 | Engine | 9 | 0 |
Recalls 42
Ram 5500 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- Emissions Recall 37D
- ID-25-15 (XW1)
- D-25-18 (XW1)
- FCA Caribbean Warranty Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 6
- FCA Caribbean Warranty Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 4
- Warranty Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 4
- Warranty Bulletin D-25-04 FFB Program
- Warranty Bulletin D-24-16 (XR1) Urea Delivery Module – Select 2019
- FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-24-16 Rev. Announces the addition of the Rear Axle Assembly replacement...
- WARRANTY BULLETIN D-24-15 announces the addition of the Rear Axle Assembly replacement for 2019
Questions about the Ram 5500
What years of the Ram 5500 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Ram 5500 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Ram 5500?
2020, 2014 and 2019 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (8, 11 and 12).
What is the most common problem with the Ram 5500?
Transmission, with 48 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (44) and wheels (20).
How many recalls does the Ram 5500 have?
42 recalls between 2013 and 2025. The 2014 model year has the most, with 10.
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