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RAM 5500 Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

114
Total Recalls
4.1
Avg per Year Above brand average (2.7)
28
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
0
2001
0
2002
0
2003
0
2004
0
2005
0
2006
0
2007
0
2008
1 F
2009
2 F
2010
7 A-
2011
4 A-
2012
9 A
2013
9 A
2014
10 A+
2015
8 A-
2016
7 A
2017
7 A
2018
8 A
2019
10 A+
2020
10 A+
2021
5 C+
2022
4 B-
2023
3 C
2024
2 C
2025
4 B+
2026
4 B
2027
0

Most Common Components

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
22
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
16
AIR BAGS
13
POWER TRAIN
12
EQUIPMENT
11
WHEELS
10
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
9
STEERING
5
SUSPENSION
4
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4

Most Severe Recalls

Critical

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS — The trailer tow module in your vehicle controls the lights on your trailer, like the brake lights and turn signals. In some 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S and 2025-2026 Ram trucks, this…

High Priority

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE — The air bag control module in your Ram truck is like the brain of your safety system – it decides when to deploy the air bag and seat belt pretensioner. In certain 2025 models, thi…

Critical

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS — The trailer tow module in your vehicle controls the lights on your trailer. In some 2024-2026 Jeep and Ram models, this module is designed incorrectly, which could cause problems w…

Critical

STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE — The steering column control module is a computer that helps control your vehicle's lights and signals. In some 2023-2024 Ram models, this module can get confused and cause your hig…

High Priority

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE — The steering column control module in your vehicle is a critical component that helps your air bag deploy in a crash. In some 2023-2024 models, it might not be properly welded, whi…

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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