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Dodge Ram Club Cab — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Dodge Ram Club Cab model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
8
Years to Avoid
2002, 1999, 1998
Best Years
2005, 2004, 2003, 2001, 2000

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Dodge Ram Club Cab Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2002, 1999, 1998 Dodge Ram Club Cab are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Dodge Ram Club Cab, consider the 2005, 2004, 2003, 2001, 2000 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

8 model years analyzed