NHTSA Data Explorer

Ram 4500

Data refreshed September 6, 2026

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Complaints

48

Active records

Recalls

42

Active records

TSBs

1,741

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

4

Crashes

4

Fires

3

Top reported issues — Ram 4500

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Condition issue

20

Operating state

14

Braking behavior

9

Reporting mechanism

8

Driver assistance issue

6

Performance issue

6

Fluid issue

5

Noise

4

Ride/handling behavior

4

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

4

Engine behavior

3

Thermal issue

3

Steering behavior

2

Vibration/harshness

2

Wiper/washer behavior

2

HVAC behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2017 RAM 4500

Filed Sep 2, 2026


3 injured
Crash

Manufacturer Recall NumberC4B NHTSA Recall Number24V-896 there is a abs module recall on this truck we rear ended a city bus three people seriously injured . and hurt we have been calling for 5 years no help please help [XXX] blackjack towing and recovery [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2018 RAM 4500

Filed Aug 27, 2026


The vehicle has an active recall open on it (confirmed by local dealership, NHTSA webform, and directly with Ram/Stellantis) that was opened in 2024 and currently has no remedy available. The vehicles brake HCU fails causing loss of ABS/brake control, this unit has actively began alerting of intermittent ABS failures while in operation. We have pulled this vehicle out of service due to safety concerns. Upon contacting Ram there is no timeline for a remedy, and there is no temporary remedy…

2017 RAM 4500

Filed May 28, 2026


See attached document for complaint.

2018 RAM 4500

Filed Jan 20, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Ram 4500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message to Check ABS was displayed with an abnormal beeping sound. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…

2018 RAM 4500

Filed Jan 13, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Ram 4500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vehicle was parked and was no longer driven due to safety…

2018 RAM 4500

Filed Jan 7, 2026


Nov 27,2024 Manufacturer Recall NumberC4B NHTSA Recall Number24V-896 Recall Status Recall Incomplete, remedy not yet available Still no repair for defective parts. Over years.

2018 RAM 4500

Filed Oct 30, 2025


See attached document for complaint.

2020 RAM 4500

Filed Oct 3, 2025


The contact owns a 2020 Ram 4500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH during a rainstorm, the windshield wipers were activated; however, the windshield wipers failed to engage as needed. The contact attempted to activate the windshield wipers several times, but the windshield wipers stopped operating. The contact pulled over and waited out the rainstorm. The rain had not stopped, and the contact drove to a filling station, checked the electrical fuse for the windshield…

2017 RAM 4500

Filed Aug 18, 2025


The contact owns a 2017 Ram 4500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2018 RAM 4500

Filed Jun 27, 2025


The contact owns a 2018 Ram 4500. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the check engine warning light and other unknown warning lights were illuminated, before the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the turbo had failed, and there were 39 diagnostic trouble codes retrieved. The dealer determined that the turbo, the intake manifold sensor, the exhaust pressure sensors, and other unknown parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…

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Updated September 6, 2026. Refreshed nightly.