NHTSA Safety Recalls
Dodge Ram 5500 Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2008 to 2009, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 2 model years (2008–2009) the Dodge Ram 5500 has 6 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2009 with 3; the cleanest is 2009 with 3.
- Model years
- 2
- Total recalls
- 6
- Worst year
- 2009
- Cleanest year
- 2009
2008–2009
3 recalls
3 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Dodge Ram 5500 | 3 | |
| 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 | 3 |
What gets recalled most on the Dodge Ram 5500
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE2
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE2
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY2
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.