Tesla Model 3 vs RAM 1500
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 | Tesla Model 3 | RAM 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 7,665 | 16,726 |
| Model years covered | 2017–2026 | 2009–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2018 | 2019 |
| Best model year | 2017 | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 875 | 912 |
| Fires reported | 43 | 289 |
| Injuries reported | 337 | 467 |
| Deaths reported | 25 | 16 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 16.7% | 10.1% |
Tesla Model 3 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
2,943
38.4%
Other & Unspecified
691
9.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
632
8.2%
Brakes
570
7.4%
Electrical System
559
7.3%
Steering
390
5.1%
Suspension
368
4.8%
Airbags
316
4.1%
RAM 1500 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
2,665
15.9%
Steering
2,637
15.8%
Electrical System
2,332
13.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
1,509
9.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1,432
8.6%
Brakes
1,267
7.6%
Other & Unspecified
1,233
7.4%
Airbags
568
3.4%