Ram 5500

2013–2017 only

96 classified complaints 17 recalls

2013–2017 Ram 5500 models have 96 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 17 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Transfer case, typically surfacing around 137,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2013–2017 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ram 5500 report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2013–2017

2018–2022

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2013–2017 only

Transfer case · Drivetrain 17 complaints

Median onset: 137,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $2,280–$4,240 nationally.

Wheels, studs and lug failures · Wheels and tires 13 complaints

Median onset: 157,500 miles. 15.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 8 complaints

Median onset: 25,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Diesel aftertreatment: DPF, EGR, DEF and SCR · Exhaust and emissions 6 complaints

Median onset: 145,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $1,360–$4,270 nationally.

Battery, alternator and charging · Electrical 5 complaints

Median onset: 37,400 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 5 complaints

Median onset: 42,700 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 3 complaints

Median onset: 88,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 3 complaints

Median onset: 91,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2013–2017 model years. See the full Ram 5500 report for every year and full specs/safety data.