Ram 5500 recalls and problems by year

Since 2000 the Ram 5500 has 42 recall campaigns and 159 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2018, 2022, 2017.

42recalls
159complaints
3do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
2025 Ram 5500
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Complaints by model year

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.

Recalls by model year

Most reported problem areas, all years

Every model year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
202640000
202542102
202420000
202330000
2022427111
202154120
202098114
2019912012
2018840100
2017721020
2016717213
2015813010
20141011231
201394000
201200000
201100000
200920000
200810000
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Questions

What is the worst year for the Ram 5500?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2018 (40), 2022 (27), 2017 (21) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.