Ram Transmission Problems by Model
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Owners have filed 2,629 transmission complaints with NHTSA across the 4 Ram models we track that have at least 50 each. The most come from the Ram 1500 (1,707). Only the Ram 1500 has published sales to rate: 0.39 per 1,000 sold, against a 0.28 median.
Ram models by transmission complaints
| Model | Transmission complaints | Per 1,000 sold | Share of all complaints | Worst years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram 1500rate: Ram Pickup, all variants | 1,707 | 0.39 | 13.1% | 2015, 2019 and 2016 |
| Ram 2500 | 505 | — | 8.9% | 2018, 2016 and 2014 |
| Ram 3500 | 317 | — | 14.1% | 2022, 2014 and 2015 |
| Ram ProMaster | 100 | — | 17.4% | 2019 and 2016 |
Per 1,000 sold appears only where published U.S. sales exist for at least three model years. Data fetched July 2026 to November 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Ram have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 2,629 transmission complaints with NHTSA across the 4 Ram models we track that have at least 50 each. The most come from the Ram 1500 (1,707). Only the Ram 1500 has published sales to rate: 0.39 per 1,000 sold, against a 0.28 median.
Which Ram models have the most transmission complaints?
the Ram 1500 (1,707), the Ram 2500 (505) and the Ram 3500 (317), by owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Raw counts favor high-selling models, so compare the per-1,000-sold column too.
Which Ram has the fewest transmission complaints per 1,000 sold?
The Ram 1500, at 0.39 transmission complaints per 1,000 sold across its rated years. That is a complaint rate, not a failure rate.
Sources
- NHTSA complaints by vehicle (owner complaints API) — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Report a vehicle safety problem — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration