Dodge RAM 5500 vs Toyota Prius C
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 | Toyota Prius C |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 114 | 283 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2012 | 2012–2018 |
| Worst model year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Best model year | 2008 | 2016 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 49 |
| Fires reported | 13 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 30 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 16.7% | 28.6% |
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%
Toyota Prius C by year
What breaks
Brakes
58
20.5%
Electrical System
50
17.7%
Other & Unspecified
35
12.4%
Engine & Cooling
23
8.1%
Airbags
17
6.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
14
4.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
13
4.6%
Lights
12
4.2%