2001 Dodge RAM 1500
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,370
- rank #210 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 0
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Structure
- 529 complaints (39%)
- Reported harm
- 84 crashes / 100 injuries
- 1 deaths; 58 fires
2001 Dodge RAM 1500 vs 2005 Dodge RAM 1500
Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.
Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.
2005 Dodge RAM 1500
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,627
- rank #137 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 4
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Power Train
- 547 complaints (34%)
- Reported harm
- 162 crashes / 93 injuries
- 8 deaths; 25 fires
Largest differences in this pair
Complaint gap
257
2001 Dodge RAM 1500 has the lower raw complaint count
Recall gap
4
2001 Dodge RAM 1500 vs 2005 Dodge RAM 1500
Top component overlap
Different families
Structure vs Power Train
2001 Dodge RAM 1500 problem mix
- STRUCTURE 483
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 113
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 59
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 56
- STRUCTURE:BODY 46
2005 Dodge RAM 1500 problem mix
- POWER TRAIN 547
- AIR BAGS 357
- ENGINE 76
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 56
- STEERING 54
Frequently asked questions
Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 or 2005 Dodge RAM 1500?
2001 Dodge RAM 1500 has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (1,370 vs 1,627). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
Does this mean the 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 is more reliable?
No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.
These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).