Ram 4500: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Held up best: 2013, 2016, 2021, 2023

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

2026too new to judge0 complaints · 4 recalls 2025too new to judge0 complaints · 4 recalls 2023solid year0 complaints · 4 recalls 20223 complaints · 4 recalls 2021solid year0 complaints · 5 recalls 20204 complaints · 10 recalls 20196 complaints · 10 recalls 20189 complaints · 7 recalls 20175 complaints · 7 recalls 2016solid year1 complaints · 7 recalls 20157 complaints · 8 recalls 20148 complaints · 9 recalls 2013solid year3 complaints · 9 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.