Is RAM reliable?
59% of the 69 RAMs we inspected scored 60/100 or higher, averaging 61/100 — they are in about average shape.
#3 of 24
Longevity rank#1 Tesla holds up to ~177k~134k
Trouble-free mileageacross all body styles69
RAMs inspectedreal pre-purchase inspections61/100
Average conditionall cars we check: 61/100Based on 69 used RAMs we inspected, they are in about average shape — average condition 61/100 vs 61 for all cars we check. Every number on this page comes from real pre-purchase inspections — cars people were about to buy and paid an independent inspector to go through point by point, engine to underbody, paint depth to error codes. Not owner surveys, not warranty statistics, not forum lore: what we actually found.
What we found
Most common faults
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
42%
Oil leaks · Engine
36%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
30%
Oil leaks · Automatic transmission
30%
Low coolant / cooling system issues · Engine
29%
Share of inspected RAMs where each item was flagged.
How they score
Excellent 7%
Good 52%
Mediocre 35%
Poor 6%
Hidden history
What the seller might not mention — how often we find it on RAMs.
65%had a repainted or replaced panelall cars: 75%
0%showed structural repairall cars: 4%
35%had fault codes recently clearedall cars: 23%
Compare with another brand:
Cross-shopping? RAM vs Toyota · RAM vs Ford · RAM vs Honda
How long does a RAM last?
Across every RAM body style we've inspected — sedans, SUVs and anything else pooled together — the average one's condition dips below decent (a 55/100 score) around ~134k miles. It ranks RAM #3 of 24 brands we have enough data to rate; the longest-lasting, Tesla, holds up to ~177k. Shopping a RAM near that mileage? Expect more wear ahead — see which makes give the best odds at your budget.
Good cars by mileage
Good cars by age
Share of RAMs in good shape (scoring 60+/100) by mileage and by age when we inspected them (each dot ≥5 cars; rolled-back odometers excluded from the mileage curve). The dashed grey curve is all cars we check.
RAM models we've inspected
1500
38 cars · 79% good
2500
10 cars · profile soon
Recently inspected:
2022 RAM TRX · 35k mi — flagged: battery condition, fault codes recently cleared, tires condition & wear. Inspected Jul 18.
2023 RAM 2500 · 19k mi — flagged: abnormal noise, dirty or low engine oil, tires condition & wear. Inspected Jul 13.
The bottom line
RAM trucks punch above their weight on longevity, often staying decent past 134,000 miles, so don't automatically dismiss higher-mileage examples. What will bite you are the electronics and fluid leaks—active error codes show up constantly and oil seepage from both the engine and transmission is routine, along with cooling-system shortfalls. Sellers clearing codes more often than average means you need a full scan and service history before you trust the dash. Start every inspection with a code reader and a careful look underneath for wet spots; use any leaks or unresolved electronics as leverage to walk the price down or walk away.
FAQ
?
?
What are the most common problems with a used RAM?
Across the RAMs we inspected, the items we flag most often are active error codes (42%), oil leaks (36%), tires condition & wear (30%).
Thinking of buying a RAM? Get the exact car inspected before you pay.
Book an inspection
Based on 69 inspections · updated Aug 1, 2026
