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Dodge Ram 1500

20 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V352000·2016-05-24

    Chrysler Recalls Vehicles Due to Passenger Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    Chrysler is recalling approximately 4.6 million vehicles because passenger air bag inflators may rupture, sending metal fragments into the cabin. Owners are advised not to drive until repairs are complete.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, CHRYSLER, RAM RAM 2500, RAM 3500, RAM 5500, 300
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V313000·2015-05-26

    Chrysler Recalls Vehicles Due to Driver Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    Chrysler is recalling specific 2004-2011 Dodge, Chrysler, and Mitsubishi vehicles because the driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI, DODGE, CHRYSLER RAIDER, MAGNUM, DURANGO, DAKOTA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V160000·2018-03-08

    Dodge Ram 1500 Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion Recall

    Chrysler is recalling 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks in 21 states and D.C. because a fuel tank bracket may corrode, causing the tank to drop and leak fuel.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, RAM RAM 1500, 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V821000·2017-12-20

    FCA Recalls Ram Trucks Due to Transmission Shift Interlock Defect

    FCA is recalling specific Ram trucks because the brake transmission shift interlock pin may stick, allowing the vehicle to shift out of park without the brake pedal or key, increasing rollaway risk.

    Product
    RAM — RAM, DODGE 2500, 4500, 3500, RAM 5500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V312000·2015-05-26

    Dodge Ram Trucks Recalled for Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    Chrysler is recalling 2003 Dodge Ram trucks because the passenger air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V796000·2014-12-16

    Chrysler Recalls 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Trucks for Rear Axle Defect

    Chrysler is recalling 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks because a rear axle pinion nut may loosen, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE RAM 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V770000·2014-12-03

    Chrysler Recalls 2004-2005 Vehicles Due to Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    Chrysler is recalling 2004-2005 Dodge and Chrysler vehicles sold in high-humidity areas because the passenger air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, CHRYSLER RAM 3500, RAM 2500, MAGNUM, DURANGO
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V529000·2013-11-06

    Chrysler Recalls 2008-2012 Dodge RAM Trucks for Tie Rod Assembly Defect

    Chrysler is recalling specific 2008-2012 Dodge RAM trucks because the left tie rod assembly may break, potentially causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V528000·2013-11-06

    Chrysler Recalls Dodge Ram Trucks for Potential Tie Rod Failure

    Chrysler is recalling specific Dodge Ram trucks because the left tie rod assembly may break, potentially causing a loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE RAM 2500, RAM 3500, RAM 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V038000·2013-02-06

    Chrysler Recalls Trucks Due to Rear Axle Pinion Nut Loosening Risk

    Chrysler is recalling specific 2009-2012 Ram 1500, Dodge Dakota, Durango, and Chrysler Aspen trucks because the rear axle pinion nut may loosen, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, CHRYSLER DAKOTA, RAM 1500, DURANGO, ASPEN
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V350000·2011-07-06

    Chrysler Recalls Dodge Ram Trucks for Tie Rod Fracture Risk

    Chrysler is recalling certain Dodge Ram trucks because a left tie rod ball stud may fracture, potentially causing loss of directional stability and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE RAM 2500, RAM 3500, RAM 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10E040000·2010-08-23

    Federal-Mogul Recalls Replacement Wheel Hubs for Dodge Ram 1500 Trucks

    Federal-Mogul is recalling specific replacement wheel hub assemblies for 2002-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks due to a fatigue defect that can cause wheel separation.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE RAM 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10E013000·2010-05-03

    Fabtech Recalls Aftermarket Pitman Arms for Dodge Ram Trucks

    Fabtech is recalling aftermarket replacement pitman arms for 2003-2008 Dodge Ram trucks because the parts can fracture, causing total loss of steering control.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE RAM 2500, RAM 1500, RAM 3500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V824000·2017-12-21

    Chrysler Recalls Vehicles with Defective Kidde Fire Extinguishers

    Chrysler is recalling various Dodge, Jeep, and RAM vehicles equipped with specific Kidde fire extinguishers that may clog or detach, posing injury risks.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, RAM, JEEP DURANGO, CHALLENGER, RAM 1500, 5500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16E041000·2016-05-16

    Chrysler Recalls Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for RAM Trucks

    Chrysler is recalling aftermarket Mopar canvas seat covers for 2012-2016 RAM trucks because they can impede airbag deployment, increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, RAM RAM 1500, 1500, 3500, RAM 3500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V459000·2015-07-22

    Chrysler Recalls Ram Trucks Due to Air Bag Wiring Harness Defect

    Chrysler is recalling 2012-2014 Ram trucks because a steering wheel wiring harness may rub against the air bag retainer, potentially causing unexpected air bag deployment.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, RAM RAM 5500, 4500, RAM 4500, RAM 3500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12V192000·2012-05-02

    Dodge Ram 1500 Recalled for Incorrect Spare Tire Specifications

    Chrysler is recalling 129 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks because the spare tire does not match the vehicle's specifications, potentially affecting electronic stability control.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE RAM 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations — 1 open

  • PE14019 Preliminary Evaluation · power train:driveline:differential unit
  • PE12021 Preliminary Evaluation · power train:automatic transmission
  • PE11009 Preliminary Evaluation · steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
  • PE08052 Preliminary Evaluation · power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
  • EA06004 Engineering Analysis · open · steering
  • EA05018 Engineering Analysis · power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2005 · powertrain 562 complaints, median 111,081 mi
    Includes 2 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2009 · powertrain 216 complaints, median 71,000 mi
  • 2010 · powertrain 209 complaints, median 60,000 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2005 · engine 129 complaints, median 60,000 mi
    Includes 4 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2006 · powertrain 86 complaints, median 100,000 mi
    Includes 4 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.

Technical service bulletins

430 manufacturer service bulletins across 8 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2010: 3.5/5 · 486 complaints · most complained-of: powertrain
  • 2009: 3.2/5 · 679 complaints · most complained-of: powertrain
  • 2008: 2.1/5 · 579 complaints · most complained-of: airbags
  • 2007: 2.2/5 · 534 complaints · most complained-of: airbags
  • 2006: 1.6/5 · 817 complaints · most complained-of: airbags

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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