What year Dodge Ram 5500 should I avoid?

No year is officially flagged as an avoid year in this data set, but 2012 has the highest complaint index (100) of the three years covered and the most recalls (9), with steering listed as the top problem area at a median mileage of 29,000.

Is the Dodge Ram 5500 reliable?

Across 2010-2012, NHTSA lists 63 total complaints and 10 recall campaigns for the Ram 5500. Steering issues account for 51% of all complaints, followed by electrical system problems at 17%.

Does the Dodge Ram 5500 have a steering recall?

NHTSA recall data covers 10 campaigns across the 2010-2012 Ram 5500, and steering is the largest complaint category, making up 32 of the 63 total complaints reported.

What is the best year for the Dodge Ram 5500?

Based on NHTSA data, 2010 has a complaint index of 0 and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported, making it the lowest-complaint year among the three model years covered.

Dodge Ram 5500 Best and Worst Years (2010–2012)

NHTSA data show 2012 has the highest complaint index at 100 and 9 recall campaigns, while 2010 shows a complaint index of 0. Steering is the top reported issue across all years, making up 51% of the 63 total complaints.

Model years: 3; 2010–2012
NHTSA complaints: 63
Recall campaigns: 10
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 6
Top problem area: Steering

Ram 5500 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Dodge Ram 5500 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2010	No verdict	0	0	0	0	1 !	—	—	—
2011	No verdict	50	23	1	2	4	Steering	—	—
2012	No verdict	100	40	0	4	9	Steering	—	—

Most common Dodge Ram 5500 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Steering32 (51%)
Electrical System11 (17%)
Engine10 (16%)
Transmission & Powertrain10 (16%)
Fuel System9 (14%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (8%)
Other4 (6%)
Airbags2 (3%)
Structure & Body2 (3%)
Visibility & Wipers1 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Dodge Ram 5500 should I avoid?: No year is officially flagged as an avoid year in this data set, but 2012 has the highest complaint index (100) of the three years covered and the most recalls (9), with steering listed as the top problem area at a median mileage of 29,000.
Is the Dodge Ram 5500 reliable?: Across 2010-2012, NHTSA lists 63 total complaints and 10 recall campaigns for the Ram 5500. Steering issues account for 51% of all complaints, followed by electrical system problems at 17%.
Does the Dodge Ram 5500 have a steering recall?: NHTSA recall data covers 10 campaigns across the 2010-2012 Ram 5500, and steering is the largest complaint category, making up 32 of the 63 total complaints reported.
What is the best year for the Dodge Ram 5500?: Based on NHTSA data, 2010 has a complaint index of 0 and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported, making it the lowest-complaint year among the three model years covered.