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Ram reliability and problems by model

Owners have filed 20,227 complaints about Ram models with NHTSA since 2010, and Ram has filed 57 warranty extensions. Pick a model to compare its model years.

From NHTSA's public data files, downloaded 2026-10-10.

Ram models

ModelComplaintsModel yearsMost complaintsMost named
150011,7532013–20262014Steering
25005,1302013–20262018Brakes
35002,3412013–20262018Brakes
Promaster7002014–20262021Electrical system
55001562013–20252018Transmission and drivetrain
Promaster City1002015–20222015Engine
4500472013–20242018Engine

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Recent Ram warranty extensions

The latest warranty extensions Ram filed with NHTSA, and the models they cover. Each model's page lists all of them.

  • Aug 2026· Backup camera and rear sensors· 1500, 2500, Promaster

    ***Recall Completion Prior to Sale of Vehicle***

  • Aug 2026· Backup camera and rear sensors· 1500, 2500, Promaster

    ***Recall Completion Prior to Sale of Vehicle***

  • Jun 2026· Electrical system· 3500, 4500, 5500

    Emissions Recall 37D - NOx Sensor - Dealer Notification

  • May 2026· Engine· 1500

    Emissions Recall 13D - ESS Function Disabled After Valve Body Service - Dealer Notification

  • Jan 2026· Engine· 1500, Promaster

    D-25-17 Rev. A ALL Model Years 2019 - 2021 VF, DS, LA, LD and LX with a 3.6L Engine for Camshaft and/or Rocker Arm Replacements

  • Jan 2026· Engine· 1500, Promaster

    ID-25-14 Rev. A ALL Model Years 2019 - 2021 VF, DS, LA, LD and LX with a 3.6L Engine for Camshaft and/or Rocker Arm Replacements

  • Oct 2025· Transmission and drivetrain· Promaster

    D-23-24 Rev. B TERMINATION of 2019 - 2021 RAM Promaster (VF) 62TE Transmission Core Returns

  • Oct 2025· Transmission and drivetrain· 3500, 4500, 5500

    Aisin K1 Clutch/Input Shaft Assembly Replacement XW1 Warranty Extension Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● P0731-00 - Gear 1 Shift Incorrect Ratio.

  • Oct 2025· Transmission and drivetrain· 3500, 4500, 5500

    D-25-18 (XW1) Aisin K1 Clutch/ Input Shaft Assembly - Select 2022 RAM Trucks (D2/DD/DP)

  • Oct 2025· Transmission and drivetrain· 3500, 4500, 5500

    ID-25-15 (XW1) Aisin K1 Clutch/ Input Shaft Assembly - Select 2022 RAM Trucks (D2/DD/DP)

  • Sep 2025· Engine· 1500, Promaster

    D-25-17 ALL Model Years 2019 - 2021 VF, DS, LA, LD and LX with a 3.6L Engine for Camshaft and Rocker Arm Replacements

  • Sep 2025· Engine· 1500, Promaster

    ID-25-14 ALL Model Years 2019 - 2021 VF, DS, LA, LD and LX with a 3.6L Engine for Camshaft and Rocker Arm Replacements

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