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Major Problems with Dodge Ram 1500 - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Dodge Ram 1500 model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2003, for instance, is the worst year for the Ram 1500. Older Ram 1500 vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Dodge Ram 1500 Problems

FRAME AND MEMBERS
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 November 19, 2004 Victims: 5 Mileage: 10000 miles

Dodge ram 1500 year 2004 purchased brand new on march the vehicle had 22 miles on it when the accident occured it had approx. 10,000 miles. proble defective axle and or rim. note: previous tire blow out rim totaled and repaired that rim was placed on the truck and the tires rotation and that rim went to the left rear axle, tire is lost.

AIR BAGS
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 April 16, 2019 Victims: 5

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 dodge ram 1500. while the contact's fiance was driving 50 mph, he swerved to avoid a skunk and lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle crashed into a ditch and rolled over multiple times. all the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the driver sustained injuries to his ribs, left leg, right knee, and head. the other two front seat passengers sustained bruises and cuts. the rear passenger side occupant sustained cuts and bruises. the rear middle seat passenger was ejected out the back driver's side window. all the passengers ...

SIDE/WINDOW
2000 Dodge Ram 1500 July 11, 2001 Victims: 4

While driving at 45mph consumer was involved in a frontal crash, hitting a deer and ran into an embankment head on. upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed, causing injuries to driver's side occupant. vehicle was totalled. *ak there were four people total that were injured in the accident. *slc

What is the most common problem with Dodge Ram 1500?

Overall the worst problem with Dodge Ram 1500 relates to AIR BAGS problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Ram 1500 years that are prone to issues with these components.

AIR BAGS 1760 STRUCTURE 1336 POWER TRAIN 1125 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 612 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 476 STEERING 450 SUSPENSION 353 ENGINE 323 BODY 267 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 261 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 216 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 196 WHEELS 194 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 173 FRONTAL 167 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 151 ENGINE 133 TIRES 133 SERVICE BRAKES 123 FRONT 103 VISIBILITY 96 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 96 VISIBILITY/WIPER 91 ROTOR 90 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 73 SEAT BELTS 72 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 68 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 63 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 61 REAR 61 EQUIPMENT 58 GASOLINE 58 WHEEL BEARING 54 DRIVESHAFT 49 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 43 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 39 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 39 UPPER BALL JOINT 38 TREAD/BELT 34 AXLE ASSEMBLY 34 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 32 TURN SIGNAL 31 LATCH 31 AIR CONDITIONER 30 SEATS 28 EXHAUST SYSTEM 27 COOLING SYSTEM 27 SIDEWALL 27 RACK AND PINION 27 LOWER BALL JOINT 26 FRAME AND MEMBERS 26 DRIVELINE 25 WIRING 23 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 23 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 23 TORQUE CONVERTER 21 MECHANICAL 20 IGNITION 20 AXLE SHAFT 19 DOOR 17 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 17 HEADLIGHTS 17 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 16 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 15 SWITCH 14 GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 14 HUB 14 RETRACTOR 13 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 13 CRUISE CONTROL 13 LABELS 13 CALIPER 12 FRONT UNDERHOOD 12 COLUMN 12 VALVE 12 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 11 LATCH 11 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 11 EXTERIOR 11 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 11 HORN 11 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 11 PADS 10 ELECTRICAL 10 HOOD 10 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 10 FAN/MOTOR 10 TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) 10 FRONT 9 COLUMN SHIFT 9 DISC 9 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 9 HEATER CORE 9 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 9 ARM 9 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 9 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 8 MASTER CYLINDER 8 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 8 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 8 MOTOR 8 SHOCK ABSORBER 8 LOWER ARM 8 EMISSION CONTROL 7 TANK ASSEMBLY 7 HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 7 INTERIOR LIGHTING 7 RIM 7 INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING) 7 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 6 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 6 BRAKE LIGHTS 6 PUMP 6 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 6 ABS WARNING LIGHT 6 SIDE/WINDOW 6 LINKAGES 5 REAR/OTHER 5 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 5 SWITCH 5 SHOES/LININGS 5 SWITCH 5 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 5 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 5 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 5 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 5 TAILGATE 5 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 5 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 5 REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER 5 WINDSHIELD 4 BUMPERS 4 FUEL PUMP 4 PARKING BRAKE 4 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 4 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 4 MODULE 4 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 4 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 4 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 4 POWER ADJUST 4 FAN 4 AXLE HUBS 4 TAIL LIGHTS 4 HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH 4 MULTIPLE AXLE 4 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 4 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 4 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 4 ROTOR 4 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 4 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 4 UNIVERSAL JOINT 3 ANCHORAGE 3 SWITCH/WIRING 3 CONTROL ARM 3 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 3 RACK 3 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 3 SWITCH 3 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 3 UPPER ARM 3 TRAILER HITCHES 3 HUB 3 SHAFT SECTOR 3 ANTILOCK 3 SPINDLE 3 MID/REAR ASSEMBLY 3 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 2 CHILD SEAT 2 ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT 2 STORAGE 2 LAMP 2 CABLES 2 STARTER ASSEMBLY 2 DRUM 2 WHEEL CYLINDERS 2 CARRIER/RACK 2 SEAL 2 HUBCAP/COVER 2 STABILIZER BAR 2 CABLES 2 FLUID 2 BEAD 2 CONCEALMENT DEVICES 2 INDICATOR LIGHT 2 HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS 2 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 2 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 2 POWER STEERING FLUID 2 AUTOMATIC (ASC) 2 FLASHER UNIT 2 SHIELD ASSEMBLY 2 PINION SHAFT 2 DELIVERY 1 DISC 1 CALIPER 1 DRUM 1 CRANKCASE (PCV) 1 IDLER AND ATTACHMENT 1 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 1 WEBBING 1 LOCK 1 RECLINER 1 AUXILLARY TANK 1 LINKAGE AND CABLE 1 INJECTORS 1 NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY 1 LOCK 1 LATCH 1 HEAD RESTRAINT 1 SPRINGS 1 LINKAGES 1 TORSION BAR 1 WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES 1 SWITCH 1 COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY 1 SWITCH 1 LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY 1 HYDRAULIC 1 SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR 1 LEAF 1 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 1 PADS 1 POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1 ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 LUBRICANT 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICES 1 SWITCH 1 MARKINGS 1 SPACE SAVER WHEEL 1 LATCH STRAP 1 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 1 SOFTWARE 1 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 1 INFLATOR MODULE 1
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