Issue Pattern Analysis

Ram 1500 Common Problems

We analyzed every Ram 1500 reliability report across 15 model years (avg score 76/100) — here are the issues that keep showing up.

Most-Reported 1500 Issues

Ranked by how often this issue appears in our Ram 1500 year-by-year reports.

#1

Air Suspension System

Affects 40% of years

Reported across 6 Ram 1500 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.

#2

Uconnect Infotainment System

Affects 33% of years

Reported across 5 Ram 1500 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.

#3

Optional Air Suspension System

Affects 20% of years

Reported across 3 Ram 1500 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.

#4

eTorque Mild-Hybrid System

Affects 20% of years

Reported across 3 Ram 1500 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.

#5

Electrical System (TIPM)

Affects 13% of years

Reported across 2 Ram 1500 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.

#6

Uconnect Infotainment & Electrical

Affects 13% of years

Reported across 2 Ram 1500 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.

Problems by Model Year

2011 Ram 150068/100

A potent truck offering good value, but burdened by a few notorious and expensive reliability weak points.

2012 Ram 150072/100

A powerful truck with appealing features, but its well-known electrical and engine weaknesses demand careful vetting and a proactive maintenance strategy.

2013 Ram 150072/100

A powerful and comfortable truck often marred by specific, expensive electrical and suspension reliability issues.

2014 Ram 150072/100

A capable truck with comfort, but buyer beware of specific, potentially expensive system failures.

2015 Ram 150072/100

A capable and comfortable truck, but one that carries a moderate risk of costly repairs stemming from its advanced features.

2016 Ram 150072/100

A capable truck with a comfortable ride, but buyer beware of critical Hemi engine and air suspension vulnerabilities that can lead to substantial repair bills.

2017 Ram 150072/100

A capable truck with notable comfort, but the Hemi engine and optional air suspension introduce significant potential repair costs.

2018 Ram 150073/100

A powerful and comfortable truck, but be prepared for potential electronic and air suspension headaches.

2019 Ram 150078/100

A comfortable and capable truck, but exercise caution with eTorque and air suspension systems due to known reliability concerns.

2020 Ram 150083/100

A comfortable and capable truck, but its advanced tech systems require diligence and can be a source of frustration and expense.

2021 Ram 150082/100

A comfortable and capable truck, but be prepared for potential tech-related issues, especially with eTorque.

2022 Ram 150079/100

A modern, comfortable truck that offers impressive capability, but be prepared for potential high-cost issues if not carefully maintained or if opting for specific high-risk configurations.

Don't buy on guesswork

Get the full Ram 1500 risk report

Common-problem patterns above are aggregate. For the specific year you're shopping, the paid report breaks down: exact mileage failure windows, repair-cost ranges, recall status, and a buy/avoid verdict.

OwnerKeep Passport

Your car. Documented. Forever.

OwnerKeep Passport turns every receipt, photo, and service into a luxury digital ownership vault — with an OwnerScore that pays you back at resale.

  • AI receipt OCR — snap and log
  • Fuel & mileage tracker
  • Tri-Score OwnerScore
  • One-tap resale dossier PDF
$499 · one-time · lifetime access · no subscription