Equal-exposure complaint evidence and changes in the reported problem mix
2016 vs 2017 RAM 1500
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Share shifts show how a vehicle's problem mix changed. They do not measure reliability, and complaint counts are not normalized for sales volume.
First 119 months on market for each model year
Exposure window calculated through Aug 22, 2026
Age-matched reports
▼ 35.3% fewer reports in the equal exposure window
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Component share shift
Bars start at the neutral midpoint. Left means a smaller share; right means a larger share.
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| Component | 2016 share | 2017 share | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 10.4% | 5.2% | ▼ 5.2 pts smaller share |
| STEERING | 18.5% | 22.3% | ▲ 3.8 pts larger share |
| POWER TRAIN | 10.2% | 7.6% | ▼ 2.7 pts smaller share |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 14.6% | 12.0% | ▼ 2.6 pts smaller share |
| AIR BAGS | 2.0% | 4.0% | ▲ 1.9 pts larger share |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5.0% | 3.1% | ▼ 1.9 pts smaller share |
| STRUCTURE | 1.4% | 2.8% | ▲ 1.4 pts larger share |
| SUSPENSION | 3.9% | 5.2% | ▲ 1.3 pts larger share |
| ENGINE | 14.8% | 15.9% | ▲ 1.1 pts larger share |
| VISIBILITY | 0.3% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.7 pts larger share |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5.3% | 6.1% | ▲ 0.7 pts larger share |
| WHEELS | 0.8% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.6 pts larger share |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1.2% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.6 pts larger share |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1.1% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.2 pts larger share |
| LANE DEPARTURE | not reported | 0.1% | ▲ 0.1 pts larger share |
| SEAT BELTS | 0.9% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.1 pts larger share |
| PARKING BRAKE | 0.1% | 0.1% | ▲ 0.1 pts larger share |
| TIRES | 0.2% | 0.2% | ▲ 0.0 pts larger share |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 0.1% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.0 pts smaller share |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 20.1% | 20.6% | ▲ 0.5 pts larger share |
NHTSA Safety Recalls recalls · snapshot 2026-08-22
Recall campaigns
Campaign components: AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, POWER TRAIN, STEERING, and TIRES
Campaign components: AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and POWER TRAIN
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Safety signals
- ◆ Fires
- 35 → 16
- ◆ Injuries
- 72 → 77