NHTSA Safety Recalls
Dodge Ram Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2004, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 5 model years (2000–2004) the Dodge Ram has 45 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2001 with 14; the cleanest is 2002 with 6.
- Model years
- 5
- Total recalls
- 45
- Worst year
- 2001
- Cleanest year
- 2002
2000–2004
14 recalls
6 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Dodge Ram | 7 | |
| 2003 Dodge Ram | 7 | |
| 2002 Dodge Ram | 6 | |
| 2001 Dodge Ram | 14 | |
| 2000 Dodge Ram | 11 |
What gets recalled most on the Dodge Ram
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING10
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS5
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL5
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE4
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER3
- AIR BAGS2
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR2
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING2
- STEERING:LINKAGES2
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.