The most-reported Ram Wagon run is 2B5WB35Z2XK (1999 builds) with 2 complaints, 2× the typical run. Power train problems make up 28% of reports; 1999 is the worst model year at 1.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for Ram Wagon model years 1998–1998.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Dodge Ram Wagon has 22 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 26% of every Ram Wagon complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B5WB35Z2XK•••••• | 1999 | — | — | |
| 2B5WB35Z8MK•••••• | 1991 | — | — | |
| 2B5WB35Z4SK•••••• | 1995 | — | — | |
| 2B5WB35Z6TK•••••• | 1996 | — | — | |
| 2B5WB35Z4TK•••••• | 1996 | — | — | |
| 2B4FP2539TR•••••• | 1996 | — | — | |
| 2B5WB35T7TK•••••• | 1996 | — | — | |
| 2B5WB35ZXTK•••••• | 1996 | — | — | |
| 2B4HB15Y1WK•••••• | 1998 | — | — | |
| 2B4JB25Z9WK•••••• | 1998 | — | — | |
| 2B6HB11X8WK•••••• | 1998 | — | — | |
| 2B5WB35Z2WK•••••• | 1998 | — | 1 |
Each of the other 10 Ram Wagon runs has 1 complaint or fewer.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Dodge Ram Wagon the gap between build years is 1.3×: a 1999 car draws 1.3 complaints per run, a 1996 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 3 | 3 | — | |
| 1999 | 4 | 3 | — | |
| 1998 | 4 | 4 | — | |
| 1996 | 5 | 5 | — |
Heaviest year here is 1999 at 1.3 complaints per run; lightest is 1996 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 28% of everything Dodge Ram Wagon owners report: Power Train, 8 of 23 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Steering | — | — | |
| Suspension | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | — | |
| Wheels | — | — | |
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Seats | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on the Dodge Ram Wagon; the 1 below cover build years 1998 to 1998. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 98V076000 | Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust | 1998 |
How serious were they
Of the 23 reports on the Dodge Ram Wagon, 4.3% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Dodge Ram Wagon | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 23 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 1 (4.3%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 1 (4.3%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Dodge Ram Wagon share of that is 23 complaints over 22 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Dodge Ram Wagon VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 23 NHTSA complaints from 22 Ram Wagon runs and 1 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Ram Wagon production run has the most complaints?
2B5WB35Z2XK, a 1999 build, with 2 complaints. The typical Ram Wagon run has 1.
Which Ram Wagon years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 1999 is heaviest at 1.3 complaints per run and 1996 lightest at 1.
How many Ram Wagon complaints involve a crash?
4.3% of 23 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.
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