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RAM vs Toyota Reliability

In our inspections, RAM’s average condition stays above the “decent” threshold to around 137k miles, about the same as Toyota at 146k.

Based on 83 RAM vehicles and 774 Toyotas. “Decent” means a condition score of 55/100.

vs
Head to head
RAMToyota
Cars inspected83774
Average condition64/10063/100
In good shape (60+/100)63%57%
Holds up to (avg dips below decent)~137k mi~146k mi
Repainted or replaced panel63%77%
Structural repair found0%4%
Fault codes recently cleared35%18%

Green = the better number of the pair. Condition reflects the mix of cars that came to us — age, price, model — so treat small gaps as a tie.

How they score
RAM
Excellent 36% Good 27% Mediocre 17% Poor 20%
Toyota
Excellent 29% Good 28% Mediocre 24% Poor 19%
How long do they stay good?
Good cars by mileage
▬ RAM▬ Toyota▬ all cars
0 25 50 75 100 RAM, 0–20k mi: 100% in good shape (7 cars)RAM, 20–40k mi: 96%, drawn from the nearby bands (8 cars in this band)RAM, 40–60k mi: 82%, drawn from the nearby bands (9 cars in this band)RAM, 60–80k mi: 70%, drawn from the nearby bands (13 cars in this band)RAM, 80–100k mi: 61%, drawn from the nearby bands (6 cars in this band)RAM, 100–120k mi: 47%, drawn from the nearby bands (10 cars in this band)RAM, 120–140k mi: 33%, drawn from the nearby bands (11 cars in this band) Toyota, 0–20k mi: 100% in good shape (25 cars)Toyota, 20–40k mi: 90% in good shape (62 cars)Toyota, 40–60k mi: 81% in good shape (57 cars)Toyota, 60–80k mi: 85% in good shape (99 cars)Toyota, 80–100k mi: 59% in good shape (74 cars)Toyota, 100–120k mi: 61% in good shape (109 cars)Toyota, 120–140k mi: 43% in good shape (86 cars)Toyota, 140–160k mi: 35% in good shape (94 cars)Toyota, 160–180k mi: 33% in good shape (66 cars)Toyota, 180–200k mi: 22% in good shape (36 cars)Toyota, 200–220k mi: 22% in good shape (23 cars) 40k 80k 120k 160k 200k mileage when we inspected it
Good cars by age
▬ RAM▬ Toyota▬ all cars
0 25 50 75 100 RAM, 3 years old: 75%, drawn from the nearby bands (12 cars this age)RAM, 4 years old: 74%, drawn from the nearby bands (8 cars this age)RAM, 5 years old: 65%, drawn from the nearby bands (7 cars this age)RAM, 6 years old: 56%, drawn from the nearby bands (9 cars this age)RAM, 7 years old: 59%, drawn from the nearby bands (9 cars this age)RAM, 9 years old: 35%, drawn from the nearby bands (7 cars this age) Toyota, 1 years old: 100% in good shape (20 cars)Toyota, 2 years old: 95% in good shape (38 cars)Toyota, 3 years old: 89% in good shape (27 cars)Toyota, 4 years old: 94% in good shape (31 cars)Toyota, 5 years old: 88% in good shape (43 cars)Toyota, 6 years old: 78% in good shape (41 cars)Toyota, 7 years old: 72% in good shape (47 cars)Toyota, 8 years old: 75% in good shape (44 cars)Toyota, 9 years old: 56% in good shape (59 cars)Toyota, 10 years old: 68% in good shape (53 cars)Toyota, 11 years old: 62% in good shape (37 cars)Toyota, 12 years old: 42% in good shape (45 cars)Toyota, 13 years old: 32% in good shape (56 cars)Toyota, 14 years old: 39% in good shape (41 cars)Toyota, 15 years old: 32% in good shape (44 cars)Toyota, 16 years old: 27% in good shape (30 cars) 2y 4y 6y 8y 10y 12y 14y 16y vehicle age when we inspected it

Share in good shape (scoring 60+/100) by mileage and by age when we inspected them (each dot ≥5 cars; a band under 20 cars follows the nearby bands, so a run above the all-cars line stays above it, and a band of 20 or more uses the rate we measured; where a band has too few cars, the line follows the trend between the bands on either side; rolled-back odometers excluded from the mileage curve). Dashed grey = all cars we check.

Most common faults
RAM
Oil leaks · Engine
37%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
36%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
31%
Oil leaks · Automatic transmission
29%
Low coolant / cooling system issues · Engine
27%
Toyota
Oil leaks · Engine
47%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
36%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
26%
Fuel trim out of range · Engine
21%
Tire pressure monitoring system · Brakes and tires
20%
Trajectory by generation
RAM

Not enough RAMs at the 5–10 year checkpoint yet to draw a generation trend.

Toyota ▲ Newer Toyotas are holding up better 40% 60% 80% 2012–14: 69% in good shape (age-adjusted; 59 cars, raw 64%) 69 2015–17: 74% in good shape (age-adjusted; 121 cars, raw 70%) 74 2018–20: 74% in good shape (age-adjusted; 77 cars, raw 79%) 74 2021+: 76% in good shape (age-adjusted; 19 cars, raw 89%) 76 2009–11 2012–14 2015–17 2018–20 2021+

Share in good shape when inspected at the same age (5–10 years, age-adjusted), by model-year generation; dashed = all-brand average. All brands →

FAQ
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Which is more reliable, RAM or Toyota?
In our inspections, RAM’s average condition stays above the “decent” threshold to around 137k miles, about the same as Toyota at 146k.
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What are the most common problems with used RAM vehicles and Toyotas?
On RAM vehicles we flag oil leaks (37%), active error codes (36%), tires condition & wear (31%). On Toyotas: oil leaks (47%), tires condition & wear (36%), active error codes (26%).
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How many RAM and Toyota vehicles have you inspected?
83 RAM vehicles and 774 Toyotas — 857 real pre-purchase inspections. Updated Nov 11, 2026.
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How long do RAM and Toyota stay in decent condition?
In our data, decent is a 55/100 score. The average RAM dips below it around 137k mi; Toyota around 146k mi. Individual cars vary — get the one you’re buying inspected.
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Based on 857 inspections · updated Nov 11, 2026