RAM 5500 vs KIA Niro
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 | KIA Niro |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 215 | 522 |
| Model years covered | 2013–2025 | 2017–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2018 | 2023 |
| Best model year | 2015 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 15 | 49 |
| Fires reported | 15 | 14 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 35 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17.7% | 19.2% |
RAM 5500 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
51
23.7%
Brakes
42
19.5%
Wheels
20
9.3%
Engine & Cooling
18
8.4%
Electrical System
15
7.0%
Steering
14
6.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
13
6.0%
Suspension
11
5.1%
KIA Niro by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
89
17.0%
Electrical System
89
17.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
81
15.5%
Other & Unspecified
69
13.2%
Brakes
34
6.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
32
6.1%
Airbags
19
3.6%