Ram model-year records: what to check before buying
Compare dated Ram model-year complaints, category counts and record limits before requesting an inspection.
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See what the paid report includes →Ram purchase questions need a model, year and configuration before a complaint becomes useful evidence. These tables compare the named NHTSA query populations collected on October 13, 2026. They identify reported-system priorities and record gaps; they do not calculate the probability that a vehicle will fail or rank all generations of the brand.
- Read the exact model year and configuration beside each finding.
- An owner complaint, a recall and a completed repair are different records.
- Choose on the candidate vehicle’s documents and inspection as well as the comparison.
Which 6.7-liter Cummins years need a fuel-pump recall check?
Certain 2019–2020 Ram trucks with the 6.7-liter Cummins fall within recall 21V-880 for premature high-pressure fuel-pump failure. The filing covers specified 2500, 3500 and chassis-cab populations and defines production boundaries. That is a concrete reason for extra scrutiny, not proof that every 6.7-liter Cummins from those years should be rejected.
A failed pump can contaminate the fuel system and lead to loss of power. For a candidate, verify current campaign applicability and ask for the detailed repair invoice rather than a general statement that the diesel was serviced. The document does not rank every Cummins generation or establish the condition of a repaired or replacement fuel system.
21V-880 Cummins fuel-pump recall scope · NHTSA recall search and coverage
What is the bad year for the ram 3500?
In our October 13, 2026 collection, 2018 has the largest filed-complaint total among the Ram 3500 years with usable records below: 804. Its leading named categories are service brakes (500 entries) and service brakes, hydraulic (144 entries). This makes that year a documented inspection priority within this cohort, not a measured worst failure rate or a reason to reject every example.
The Ram 3500 data mixes configurations and use histories. The concentration in braking entries in some years deserves specific brake-system records and inspection; it is not a diesel-engine failure statistic. Separate truck chassis, fitted engine and transmission before interpreting a campaign.
The table preserves every requested year, including filing gaps. Names and configurations were combined only within the defined query family, with records deduplicated by NHTSA identifiers. Category entries can overlap; their sum is not a count of failed vehicles. An empty or unavailable complaint result is displayed as unranked, never as a safe-year score. Recall counts do not show which work this VIN still needs.
| Model year | Filed complaints | Leading named category entries | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 137 | Power Train 32; Engine 28; Service Brakes 24 | 16 |
| 2016 | 134 | Steering 29; Engine 21; Wheels 21 | 16 |
| 2017 | 313 | Service Brakes 143; Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47; Electrical System 33 | 13 |
| 2018 | 804 | Service Brakes 500; Service Brakes, Hydraulic 144; Electrical System 136 | 11 |
| 2019 | 137 | Fuel System, Diesel 27; Engine 22; Fuel/propulsion System 22 | 14 |
| 2020 | 116 | Fuel/propulsion System 33; Engine 27; Fuel System, Diesel 23 | 11 |
| 2021 | 62 | Electrical System 17; Power Train 11; Engine 10 | 9 |
| 2022 | 190 | Power Train 114; Electrical System 23; Engine 23 | 12 |
NHTSA datasets and APIs · NHTSA recall search and coverage · Ram 3500: NHTSA query example for 2018
What is the most common problem with the 2014 ram 1500?
In our October 13, 2026 collection, 2014 has the largest filed-complaint total among the Ram 1500 years with usable records below: 1771. Its leading named categories are steering (505 entries) and engine (304 entries). This makes that year a documented inspection priority within this cohort, not a measured worst failure rate or a reason to reject every example.
This answer is restricted to the 2014 Ram 1500. The category totals identify reported systems, not whether the truck has a particular engine or air suspension. Ask for the steering diagnosis and repair file first, then relate any engine complaint to the actual installed powertrain.
The table preserves every requested year, including filing gaps. Names and configurations were combined only within the defined query family, with records deduplicated by NHTSA identifiers. Category entries can overlap; their sum is not a count of failed vehicles. An empty or unavailable complaint result is displayed as unranked, never as a safe-year score. Recall counts do not show which work this VIN still needs.
| Model year | Filed complaints | Leading named category entries | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1771 | Steering 505; Engine 304; Electrical System 245 | 17 |
NHTSA datasets and APIs · NHTSA recall search and coverage · Ram 1500: NHTSA query example for 2014
Compare complaint evidence with the actual repair file
Use the model table to request the corresponding repair orders, then ask the inspecting shop whether that work and the current condition agree. A complaint is an allegation in a reporting system; a completed repair is a different record with a date, VIN and specific scope.
Our purchase condition is resolution of the material issue identified on the candidate. A seller who supplies an unrelated receipt has not closed the evidence gap, even if the receipt comes from a franchised dealer.
Buyer checklist
- Record the full VIN, model year, engine and advertised configuration.
- Compare the candidate with the exact population in each cited record.
- Request dated repair invoices identifying the VIN and work performed.
- Have the inspection address the documented systems rather than only a road test.
- Reconcile unresolved safety instructions and open campaigns before delivery.
What this research cannot prove
- Complaint counts are reports, not a denominator-based probability of failure or a diagnosis.
- This review does not inspect a vehicle, verify an individual seller’s statements or guarantee complete records.
Sources reviewed
Open the underlying public source and verify that its scope matches the question you are asking.
Frequently asked questions
Does a complaint count identify the defect in my car?
No. It records the category selected in an owner report. A technician needs the actual symptoms, diagnostic results and applicable manufacturer procedure.
Is an earlier recall repair enough to approve a purchase?
Match the campaign number on the invoice with the current campaign affecting the VIN. A repair under a different or superseded campaign is not automatically equivalent.
How should I use a high-count model year when shopping?
Use it to define the inspection and document requests for that exact year. Do not substitute a raw count for a failure rate or reject a repaired car without assessing its condition.