NHTSA Data Explorer

Ram 5500

Data refreshed June 20, 2026

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Complaints

149

Active records

Recalls

47

Active records

TSBs

1,330

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

12

Crashes

9

Fires

10

Top reported issues — Ram 5500

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Condition issue

72

Operating state

36

Reporting mechanism

36

Driver assistance issue

32

Performance issue

26

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

22

Braking behavior

17

Thermal issue

16

Noise

13

Vibration/harshness

10

Fluid issue

8

Engine behavior

6

Safety restraint issue

5

Steering behavior

5

Safety restraint behavior

4

Electrical issue

3

Infotainment behavior

3

Ride/handling behavior

3

Starting behavior

2

Communication/network issue

1

HVAC behavior

1

Powering on/off behavior

1

Recent change

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2016 RAM 5500

Filed Jun 15, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Ram 5500. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH on several occasions, the vehicle lost power and unintendedly decelerated. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the residence and there was smoke coming from the engine and there was oil underneath the engine compartment. The contact stated that an independent mechanic arrived at the residence and retrieved a fault code referencing an exhaust system failure and a fire risk. The…

2019 RAM 5500

Filed Jun 2, 2026


The DEF system failed on this truck at the end of 2025. The truck has entered limp mode, and if we continue to drive it, it will shut down completely. The vehicle has been at Darling's RAM in Ellsworth, ME since March 2026, and they say that they are still waiting for the parts. Why aren't parts available?? They have no idea when parts will be shipped from the manufacturer. Why is this at all acceptable?? I am running a business, and I am having to cancel orders from my customers because…

2018 RAM 5500

Filed May 7, 2026


recall C4B hydraulic control unit still not addressed as of may 7 2026 recall received on

2017 RAM 5500

Filed May 5, 2026


The contact owns a 2017 Ram 5500. The contact stated that an unknown warning light appeared on the instrument panel which stated that the ABS function was not available and that the 4WD was disabled. The vehicle was taken a dealer where they kept the vehicle for over a week where they eventually replaced the brake hydraulic control unit (HCU). The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair was…

2018 RAM 5500

Filed May 4, 2026


Ref NHTSA 24v-896, Recall C4B The problem started back in 2021 when the anti-lock brake Hydraulic Control Unit failed. It was replaces and then it failed again in Dec 2024 while on vacation. When returning home in Jan 2025, the truck was brought to the dealer for repair. It was found to have failed again and told that a repair parts were not available, nor was it known when the redesigned part would be available. Shortly after that I received a letter stating that my truck was included and…

2018 RAM 5500

Filed Apr 29, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Ram 5500. 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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and traction control systems' warning lights illuminated. Due to the failure, the cruise control became inoperable. The…

2018 RAM 5500

Filed Apr 8, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Ram 5500. 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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The…

2017 RAM 5500

Filed Feb 26, 2026


The contact owns a 2017 Ram 5500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Several local dealers were made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. 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.

2025 RAM 5500

Filed Feb 25, 2026


2 injured
Crash

Vehicle was hit hard on the front & left, totalling the truck. None of the air bags activated.

2025 RAM 5500

Filed Feb 24, 2026


While operating my commercial truck , the trailer brake did not work and nearly caused a catastrophic accident. Upon inspection, trailer brake module has failed, power steering fluid leaking, Hydroboost leaking, I towed it to the dealership and they told me the truck is not safe to drive and the brake parts are back ordered and it may take more than 2 months or more for it to become available. They are unsure of when it would be resolved and that the truck is unsafe to drive. I opened a case…

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Updated June 20, 2026. Refreshed nightly.