29
recalls
The Dodge Ram 1500 has 29 recalls covering 15.2 million vehicles as reported; model year 2006 is covered by the most (10). Owners filed 74 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; power train is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
29
Most for 2006: 10
Units affected
15.2M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
74
+17.5% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
3
Recalls
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
11 rated versions, model years 2005 to 2009
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 DR · RWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 21.9% risk |
| 2009 | 4-DR CREW CAB W/SAB · RWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 21.9% risk |
| 2009 | 4-DR QUAD CAB W/SAB · RWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 21.9% risk |
| 2008 | 2 DR · RWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2008 | 4 DR · RWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2007 | 2 DR · RWD/4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2007 | 4 DR · RWD/4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2006 | 2 DR · RWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2006 | 4 DR · RWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2005 | 2 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2005 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Dodge Ram 1500, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
74 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Power train2,391
- Air bags2,214
- Structure2,029
- Electrical system1,400
- Suspension864
- Steering851
- Unknown or other747
- Complaints
- 12,420
- Crashes reported
- 859
- Fires reported
- 246
- People injured
- 814
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Dodge Ram 1500 by component
- Air bags7 · 10.8M units
- Power train6 · 2.06M units
- Steering4 · 1.51M units
- Equipment3 · 68K units
- Suspension2 · 147K units
- Electrical system1 · 54K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 219K units
- Parking brake1 · 800 units
Dodge Ram 1500 recalls
The 25 newest of 29
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2018 Dodge Ram 1500 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2018 Dodge Ram 1500. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Dodge Ram 1500 have?
29 recalls cover the Dodge Ram 1500, for 15.2 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (7 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Dodge Ram 1500?
Power train: named in 2,391 of the 12,420 safety complaints about the Dodge Ram 1500, then air bags (2,214). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.