Tesla Model Y 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 Y | RAM 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 7,374 | 16,530 |
| Model years covered | 2020–2026 | 2009–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2023 | 2019 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 1,104 | 905 |
| Fires reported | 50 | 286 |
| Injuries reported | 369 | 464 |
| Deaths reported | 22 | 16 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 21% | 10.1% |
Tesla Model Y by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
3,250
44.1%
Other & Unspecified
622
8.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
571
7.7%
Brakes
563
7.6%
Electrical System
529
7.2%
Steering
444
6.0%
Suspension
290
3.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
189
2.6%
RAM 1500 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
2,645
16.0%
Steering
2,604
15.8%
Electrical System
2,295
13.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
1,497
9.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1,421
8.6%
Brakes
1,245
7.5%
Other & Unspecified
1,222
7.4%
Airbags
561
3.4%