Dodge RAM 5500 vs Lexus ES330
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 | Dodge RAM 5500 | Lexus ES330 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 114 | 282 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2012 | 2004–2010 |
| Worst model year | 2012 | 2005 |
| Best model year | 2008 | 2004 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 80 |
| Fires reported | 13 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 32 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Acceleration & Cruise Control |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 16.7% | 42.2% |
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%
Lexus ES330 by year
What breaks
Acceleration & Cruise Control
76
27.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
54
19.1%
Airbags
50
17.7%
Engine & Cooling
19
6.7%
Brakes
19
6.7%
Electrical System
11
3.9%
Steering
10
3.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
8
2.8%