RAM 4500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 48 owner complaints and 41 safety recalls on file for the RAM 4500, across 18 model years (2008–2026). The 2018 model year has the most complaints (9). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
RAM 4500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 4500 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2018 4500: 9 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2014 4500: 8 complaints, 9 recalls
- 2015 4500: 7 complaints, 8 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common RAM 4500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Power Train | 9 | 6 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Wheels | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All RAM 4500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 4500 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2025 4500 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2024 4500 | 1 | 2 | — | Power Train | |
| 2023 4500 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2022 4500 | 3 | 4 | — | Power Train | |
| 2021 4500 | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2020 4500 | 4 | 9 | — | Visibility | |
| 2019 4500 | 6 | 9 | — | Engine | |
| 2018 4500 | 9 | 7 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2017 4500 | 5 | 7 | — | Power Train | |
| 2016 4500 | 1 | 7 | — | Structure | |
| 2015 4500 | 7 | 8 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2014 4500 | 8 | 9 | — | Engine | |
| 2013 4500 | 3 | 9 | — | Engine | |
| 2012 4500 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2011 4500 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2009 4500 | 1 | 2 | — | Steering | |
| 2008 4500 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which RAM 4500 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2018 (9), 2014 (8), 2015 (7). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the RAM 4500?
Engine, with 10 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the RAM 4500 have?
41 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.