Ram years to avoid
For every Ram model, the model years with more than twice that model's typical number of owner complaints, and the years with the fewest. Based on 20,482 owner complaints.
The worst Ram model years
Years to avoid from the last 20 model years, with the most owner complaints. The last column shows how far each year is above a typical year of the same Ram model.
| Car | Complaints | vs typical year | Main problem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ram 2500 | 2,609 | 13.4x | Brakes |
| 2014 Ram 1500 | 1,780 | 2.0x | Steering |
| 2018 Ram 3500 | 809 | 6.0x | Brakes |
| 2017 Ram 2500 | 699 | 3.6x | Brakes |
| 2017 Ram 3500 | 317 | 2.4x | Brakes |
Ram models: years to avoid and best years
Amber: more than twice the typical complaints for that model. Green: the years with the fewest complaints among years with enough cars on the road.
| Model | Years to avoid | Best years |
|---|---|---|
| 1500 | 2014 | 201820202022 |
| 2500 | 20172018 | 201320202022 |
| 3500 | 20172018 | 201320202021 |
| Promaster | None stand out | 201620182020 |
| 5500 | None stand out | 201420192020 |
| Promaster City | None stand out | 201820192021 |
Questions about the Ram years to avoid
What Ram years should you avoid?
The Ram model years with the most owner complaints, each well above a typical year of the same model, are the 2018 2500 (13.4 times typical, mostly brakes), the 2014 1500 (2.0 times typical, mostly steering), the 2018 3500 (6.0 times typical, mostly brakes), the 2017 2500 (3.6 times typical, mostly brakes) and the 2017 3500 (2.4 times typical, mostly brakes).
What is the most common problem with Ram vehicles?
Across all models, most Ram owner complaints are about brakes, electrical and engine.
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