Ram 5500 — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2018 Ram 5500
47 complaints (224% of segment average)
Main issue: At 95;000 miles abs and traction control lights going on and off on and off, now lights stays on brakes lock up when stopping quickly. Speed control no longer works due to this problem. After a google search I found lots of the same problems with other years and model’s having the Cummins 6.7 diesel
2022 Ram 5500
32 complaints (152% of segment average)
Main issue: The contact owns a 2022 Ram 5500. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle failed to shift properly into the correct gear. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the air filt
Safe to Buy
2021 Ram 5500
5 complaints — well below segment average
2013 Ram 5500
6 complaints — well below segment average
2020 Ram 5500
11 complaints — well below segment average
2019 Ram 5500
12 complaints — well below segment average
2015 Ram 5500
20 complaints — well below segment average