Research · 7 model years
Dodge Ram 1500Every model year, 1996–2010
Across the 7 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 37 recall campaigns and 5,273 owner complaints for the Dodge Ram 1500. The 2005 model year has the most complaints (1,213).
Dodge Ram 1500 years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 515 | 30 | Not rated | 15 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 679 | 29 | Not rated | 15 | |
| 2008 | 8 | 579 | 44 | Not rated | 15 | |
| 2007 | 7 | 534 | 33 | Not rated | 14 | |
| 2006 | 12 | 817 | 44 | Not rated | 14 | |
| 2005 | 7 | 1,213 | 114 | Not rated | 14 | |
| 1996 | 1 | 936 | 92 | Not rated | 14 |
- 20100 recalls · 515 complaints · 15 mpg
- 20092 recalls · 679 complaints · 15 mpg
- 20088 recalls · 579 complaints · 15 mpg
- 20077 recalls · 534 complaints · 14 mpg
- 200612 recalls · 817 complaints · 14 mpg
- 20057 recalls · 1,213 complaints · 14 mpg
- 19961 recall · 936 complaints · 14 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 11, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 936 |
| 2005 | 1,213 |
| 2006 | 817 |
| 2007 | 534 |
| 2008 | 579 |
| 2009 | 679 |
| 2010 | 515 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 11, 2026