Selling a junk Ram
Junkyards and junk car buyers take any Ram in any condition. What they pay depends on the car's weight, the scrap steel price, the parts still on it and the tow. Pick your model below for what owners report most, or get an offer now.
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What NHTSA data shows for Ram
Across the 4 Ram models with enough data to count (model years 2007–2022), NHTSA has 26,856 owner complaints on file and 234 recall campaigns. The most-reported components across the make are brakes (3,879), electrical system (3,362), steering (2,826). The Ram 1500 has the most complaints of any Ram, with 15,627. Data as of 2026-10-12.
Complaint counts rise with how many of a model were sold and how long they've been on the road, so a big number mostly means a common car. The useful part is what fails: when the top complaint is brakes, read our guide to deciding whether to repair or junk before you take an offer.
Ram models
| Model | Model years | Complaints | Most reported | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram 1500 | 2009–2022 | 15,627 | Steering | 83 |
| Ram 2500 | 2009–2022 | 7,261 | Brakes | 53 |
| Ram 3500 | 2007–2022 | 3,177 | Brakes | 55 |
| Ram Promaster | 2014–2022 | 791 | Electrical system | 43 |
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