The most-reported 1500 run is 1C6SRFFT7KN (2019 builds) with 30 complaints, 9.7× the typical run. Steering problems make up 23% of reports; 2019 is the worst model year at 3.8 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 98 recall campaigns for 1500 model years 2013–2026.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The RAM 1500 has 3,311 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 1% of every 1500 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1C6SRFFT7KN•••••• | 2019 | 2 | — | |
| 1C6SRFFT6KN•••••• | 2019 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1C6SRFFT5KN•••••• | 2019 | 1 | — | |
| 1C6SRFFT2LN•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| 1C6SRFFT2KN•••••• | 2019 | — | 1 | |
| 1C6SRFFT1KN•••••• | 2019 | 1 | — | |
| 1C6SRFJT4KN•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| 1C6SRFFT9KN•••••• | 2019 | 1 | — | |
| 1C6SRFJT9KN•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| 1C6SRFFTXKN•••••• | 2019 | 2 | — | |
| 1C6SRFFT4KN•••••• | 2019 | 1 | — | |
| 1C6RR7KT4ES•••••• | 2014 | — | — |
Each of the other 3,299 1500 runs has 24 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 2,400 1500 VINs so far, most often 2026, 2022, 2025 builds; 14 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the RAM 1500 the gap between build years is 1.7×: a 2019 car draws 3.8 complaints per run, a 2018 one 2.2.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 676 | 232 | 27 | |
| 2020 | 625 | 208 | 23 | |
| 2019 | 1475 | 384 | 73 | |
| 2018 | 652 | 301 | 25 | |
| 2017 | 855 | 351 | 74 | |
| 2016 | 1526 | 500 | 90 | |
| 2015 | 1394 | 474 | 71 | |
| 2014 | 1699 | 493 | 86 | |
| 2013 | 1216 | 379 | 66 |
Heaviest year here is 2019 at 3.8 complaints per run; lightest is 2018 at 2.2.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 23% of everything RAM 1500 owners report: Steering, 2,535 of 10,118 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 89 | 2 | |
| Engine | 23 | 96 | |
| Electrical System | 50 | 47 | |
| Power Train | 109 | 10 | |
| Service Brakes | 71 | 6 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 42 | 31 | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 | 21 | |
| Air Bags | 218 | 4 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 98 recall campaigns on the RAM 1500; the 6 below cover build years 2014 to 2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26V495000 | Seat Belts:rear/other:anchorage | 2019–2026 |
| 25V298000 | Air Bags | 2019–2024 |
| 21V632000 | Air Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator | 2015–2020 |
| 18V332000 | Electrical System:wiring | 2014–2019 |
| 23V411000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 2014–2019 |
| 19V757000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) | 2014–2019 |
26V495000 was opened in 2026 on cars built from 2019: 7 years on the road before the recall.
The 1500 against its rivals
The 1500 draws 3.1 complaints per production run; the Nissan Titan 4.2. That is the lowest rate of the 2.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAM 1500 | 10,118 | 3,311 | 5.3% | |
| Nissan Titan | 2,516 | 605 | 3.2% |
How serious were they
Of the 10,118 reports on the RAM 1500, 5.3% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | RAM 1500 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 10,118 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 535 (5.3%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 163 (1.6%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 418 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 12 | 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 RAM 1500 share of that is 10,118 complaints over 3,311 runs, 0.91% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a RAM 1500 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 10,118 NHTSA complaints from 3,311 1500 runs and 98 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which 1500 production run has the most complaints?
1C6SRFFT7KN, a 2019 build, with 30 complaints, 2 of them after a crash. The typical 1500 run has 3.1.
Which 1500 years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2019 is heaviest at 3.8 complaints per run and 2018 lightest at 2.2.
Does the 1500 get more complaints than the Nissan Titan?
No: 3.1 complaints per production run for the 1500 against 4.2 for the Nissan Titan.
How many 1500 complaints involve a crash?
5.3% of 10,118 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 163 involved a fire.
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