Ford Aerostar vs RAM 2500
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 | Ford Aerostar | RAM 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 3,109 | 7,435 |
| Model years covered | 1986–2000 | 2009–2026 |
| Worst model year | 1993 | 2017 |
| Best model year | 1999 | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 268 | 198 |
| Fires reported | 516 | 92 |
| Injuries reported | 180 | 68 |
| Deaths reported | 11 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 31.4% | 4.9% |
Ford Aerostar by year
What breaks
Electrical System
685
22.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
433
13.9%
Brakes
351
11.3%
Engine & Cooling
233
7.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
214
6.9%
Airbags
141
4.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
138
4.4%
Seat Belts
136
4.4%
RAM 2500 by year
What breaks
Brakes
3,004
40.4%
Electrical System
953
12.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
508
6.8%
Engine & Cooling
459
6.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
449
6.0%
Steering
383
5.2%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
381
5.1%
Other & Unspecified
326
4.4%