Last updated: 2026-10-10
Ram Reliability Ratings — Every Model Ranked
Used Rams hold up well on their own terms, but the brand sits below average when compared with all brands on the site. The 1500 leads the lineup, with yearly repair costs below the full-size truck average. The Promaster trails it. Both still rate good. The Promaster EV is too new to score, so it has no standing yet.
The same trouble spots show up across the lineup. Touchscreens bubble and register ghost touches. Electric power steering cuts out without warning. Some trucks shift into reverse or neutral on their own, and engines can knock and lose oil pressure at highway speed. Shoppers should test the screen and steering on any candidate, ask for repair records, and treat the transmission and engine as the costly risks.
Ram Best Year Score Comparison
Each bar shows the best single model year score for that Ram model. Longer bars indicate higher peak reliability.
Ram Model Rankings
Scores below are averaged across all tracked model years. The “Best Year” column shows the highest-scoring model year that has been on the road for at least two years, where available.
| # | Vehicle | Best Year | Score | Rating | Recalls | Complaints / 10k | Maint. Rating | Est. Repair Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ram 1500 | 2024 | 68/100 | Good | 107 | 11.9 | 3.5 | $691/yr |
| 2 | Ram ProMaster | 2018 | 62/100 | Good | 54 | 5.9 | 2 |
Ram Models
Owners get a solid used truck here, with yearly repair costs below the full-size truck average. The 2024 is the pick and the 2019 is the year to avoid.
Ram ProMaster
2nd gen (2023–2023)
Used Promaster vans hold up well, though they rate below average against other trucks on the site. Transmission trouble is the big worry: delayed or harsh shifts, no reverse, and vans waiting weeks or months on back-ordered parts.
Common Ram Problems
Top complaint categories across all Ram models, based on owner-reported issues to NHTSA.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the most reliable Ram model?
- The 1500 is the most reliable Ram on the site. It rates good, and independent repair-cost data puts yearly repairs at about $691, below the full-size truck average. The 2024 is the best year to buy, and the 2019 is the year to avoid.
- Which Ram models should I avoid?
- No Ram model is a flat avoid, but the Promaster is the weakest scored model. It still rates good, though it falls below average against other trucks here. Its 2019 and 2021 model years draw the most complaints. The 2018 is the year to favor.
- Are Rams expensive to repair?
- The 1500 is not, on average. Its yearly repair cost is below the full-size truck average. Individual failures can be costly, though. Owners report steering repair quotes over $3,000 and power train repairs close to $5,000. The site has no yearly repair figure for the Promaster.
- What problems do Rams have most often?
- Electrical problems are the most reported, with 912 complaints across the 1500 and Promaster. The usual one is a touchscreen that delaminates and registers ghost touches, often just past warranty. Steering, power train, and engine complaints follow, in that order.
- Is the Ram Promaster EV reliable?
- It is too early to say. All three model years, 2024 to 2026, are too new to score. Owners have filed no complaints, and federal recall records show one recall on the 2024. No year can be favored until more owner reports and repair data build up.
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How we score Ram models
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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