RAM 5500 vs Acura RL
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 | RAM 5500 | Acura RL |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 211 | 525 |
| Model years covered | 2013–2025 | 1996–2015 |
| Worst model year | 2018 | 2000 |
| Best model year | 2015 | 1998 |
| Crashes reported | 15 | 26 |
| Fires reported | 15 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 13 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 18% | 9% |
RAM 5500 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
51
24.2%
Brakes
40
19.0%
Wheels
19
9.0%
Engine & Cooling
18
8.5%
Electrical System
15
7.1%
Steering
14
6.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
13
6.2%
Suspension
11
5.2%
Acura RL by year
What breaks
Airbags
141
26.9%
Lights
63
12.0%
Electrical System
60
11.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
42
8.0%
Brakes
34
6.5%
Engine & Cooling
24
4.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
19
3.6%
Other & Unspecified
17
3.2%