Chevrolet Sierra vs Dodge RAM 5500
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Chevrolet Sierra | Dodge RAM 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 46 | 114 |
| Model years covered | 1999–2003 | 2008–2012 |
| Worst model year | — | 2012 |
| Best model year | — | 2008 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 4 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 13 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 2 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 4.3% | 16.7% |
Chevrolet Sierra by year
What breaks
Brakes
16
34.8%
Steering
5
10.9%
Suspension
4
8.7%
Engine & Cooling
3
6.5%
Electrical System
3
6.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
4.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
4.3%
Lights
2
4.3%
Dodge RAM 5500 by year
What breaks
Steering
54
47.4%
Engine & Cooling
12
10.5%
Electrical System
12
10.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
10
8.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
9
7.9%
Suspension
5
4.4%
Airbags
4
3.5%
Other & Unspecified
4
3.5%