The most-reported 4500 run is 3C7WRKFL9KG (2019 builds) with 2 complaints, 2× the typical run. Service brakes problems make up 27% of reports; 2019 is the worst model year at 1.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 41 recall campaigns for 4500 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 4500 has 43 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 14% of every 4500 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3C7WRKFL9KG•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| 3C7WDLBLXCG•••••• | 2013 | — | — | |
| 3C7WRKBL9DG•••••• | 2013 | — | — | |
| 3C7WRLEL9EG•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| 3C7WRLAL8EG•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| 3C7WRLEL5EG•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| 3C7WRKBL1EG•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| 3C7WRLAL6EG•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| 3C7WRLFL1EG•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| 3D6WA6EL0BG•••••• | 2014 | — | 1 | |
| 3C7WRLAL5RG•••••• | 2024 | 1 | — | |
| 3C7WRKEJ7FG•••••• | 2015 | — | — |
Each of the other 31 4500 runs has 1 complaint or fewer. ForCar has checked 20 4500 VINs so far, most often 2026, 2022, 2014 builds.
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 4500 the gap between build years is 1.3×: a 2019 car draws 1.3 complaints per run, a 2014 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | — | |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | — | |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | — | |
| 2018 | 9 | 9 | — | |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 7 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 7 | 7 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2019 at 1.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2014 at 1. The 2022 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 27% of everything RAM 4500 owners report: Service Brakes, 15 of 44 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | |
| Engine | — | 1 | |
| Power Train | 2 | 1 | |
| Hydraulic | — | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 41 recall campaigns on the RAM 4500; the 6 below cover build years 2013 to 2023. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 21V398000 | Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs | 2013–2021 |
| 17V824000 | Equipment | 2013–2018 |
| 18V332000 | Electrical System:wiring | 2014–2018 |
| 17V562000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel | 2013–2017 |
| 17V821000 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift | 2013–2017 |
| 23V060000 | Electrical System:wiring:relays/solenoids | 2021–2023 |
21V398000 was opened in 2021 on cars built from 2013: 8 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 44 reports on the RAM 4500, 9.1% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | RAM 4500 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 44 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 4 (9.1%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 3 (6.8%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 57% above the all-vehicle rate.
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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 4500 share of that is 44 complaints over 43 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a RAM 4500 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 44 NHTSA complaints from 43 4500 runs and 41 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which 4500 production run has the most complaints?
3C7WRKFL9KG, a 2019 build, with 2 complaints. The typical 4500 run has 1.
Which 4500 years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2019 is heaviest at 1.3 complaints per run and 2014 lightest at 1.
How many 4500 complaints involve a crash?
9.1% of 44 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 3 involved a fire.
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