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RAM C/V TRADESMAN

14 NHTSA complaints and 2 safety recalls across model years 2013–2015.

Complaints
14
Recalls
2
Model years
3

The RAMC/V TRADESMAN appears in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database with 14 consumer safety complaints and 2 recall campaigns across 3 model years (2013–2015). That averages roughly 5 complaints per model year. Report counts can differ between model years for many reasons; this dataset does not establish the cause of a difference.

Complaint volume on a nameplate alone is not a reliability verdict: a long-running bestseller can accumulate more filings than a low-volume niche model because more vehicles are on the road. The table below shows report counts and published NHTSA crash-test ratings side by side for each model year. The filing-year histogram shows the timing of submitted reports, not a causal trend.

NHTSA has 7 investigation files tied to this model, with 4 currently open. Investigation records, complaint reports, and recall campaigns each provide different context. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and the underlying notices to research a specific vehicle; PlainCars does not infer a vehicle-risk or pricing conclusion from these records.

Complaints by Year

YearComplaints
20152
20147
20135

Complaint Filing Trend

NHTSA complaint volume by year filed (not model year).

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’13
1
’15
1
’16
1
’17
3
’18
4
’19
3
’20

Year filed (bar labels show the complaint count).

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NHTSA Investigations 4 Open

PE26002Preliminary EvaluationOpen2026-03-02

Loss of Power Steering Assist

RQ25003Recall QueryOpen2025-07-03

Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure

PE24009Preliminary EvaluationOpen2024-03-27

2022 RAM Transmission Snap Ring Failure

EA23001Engineering AnalysisOpen2023-03-17

High pressure fuel pump failure

PE21021Preliminary EvaluationClosed2021-10-14

High pressure fuel pump failure

EA19004Engineering AnalysisClosed2019-12-01

Steering loss due to linkage separation

PE18016Preliminary EvaluationClosed2018-12-17

Steering loss due to linkage separation

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the RAM C/V TRADESMAN?▼
The RAM C/V TRADESMAN has received 14 NHTSA complaints spanning model years 2013 to 2015, with 2 recalls. That averages about 5 complaints per model year.
What years of RAM C/V TRADESMAN are available?▼
PlainCars has complaint and recall data for the RAM C/V TRADESMAN from 2013 to 2015 (3 model years). Select any year to see component-level complaint breakdowns and safety ratings.
Does the RAM C/V TRADESMAN have safety ratings?▼
NHTSA safety ratings (NCAP 5-star program) are available for many RAM C/V TRADESMAN model years from 2011 onward. Select a specific year to see front crash, side crash, and rollover ratings where available.
What are the most common RAM C/V TRADESMAN complaints?▼
NHTSA complaints for the RAM C/V TRADESMAN are categorized by component, common areas include engine, transmission, electrical system, airbags, and brakes. Select a model year for a detailed component-by-component breakdown.
How do I check if my RAM C/V TRADESMAN has been recalled?▼
Visit the year-specific page on PlainCars to see all recalls for your model year, or enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov for official recall status and available remedies.
Data sources

Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.

Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. RAM C/V TRADESMAN totals are aggregated from the linked NHTSA model-year rows; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.