Ram 5500: 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, 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 judge2 complaints · 4 recalls 2023solid year0 complaints · 3 recalls 202226 complaints · 4 recalls 20214 complaints · 5 recalls 20208 complaints · 10 recalls 201912 complaints · 10 recalls 201838 complaints · 8 recalls 201721 complaints · 7 recalls 201617 complaints · 7 recalls 201513 complaints · 8 recalls 201411 complaints · 10 recalls 2013solid year4 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.