Question 1

Is the Dodge RAM 4500 reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Dodge RAM 4500 has 37 total NHTSA complaints across 2 model years. The most reliable years are 2011 (18 complaints). Years to avoid: 2012 (19 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Dodge RAM 4500 should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2012 Dodge RAM 4500. The 2012 model has the most complaints (19) with the top issue being TRANSMISSION.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Dodge RAM 4500?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Dodge RAM 4500 are 2011 (18 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2012	19	2012 DODGE RAM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FR...	Below Average
2011	18	IN A SLOW TIGHT TURN THE PASS SIDE TIE ROD END SHE...	Above Average

Dodge RAM 4500 — All Years

Dodge RAM 4500 — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid