Which is more reliable, Dodge or RAM?
RAM leads on our inspections: 64/100 average condition vs 55/100 for Dodge, from 156 real pre-purchase inspections.
RAM leads on our inspections: 64/100 average condition vs 55/100 for Dodge, from 156 real pre-purchase inspections. The average car we check scores 61/100.
Head to head
| Dodge | RAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Cars inspected | 76 | 80 |
| Average condition | 55/100 | 64/100 |
| In good shape (60+/100) | 41% | 64% |
| Holds up to (avg dips below decent) | ~104k mi | ~136k mi |
| Repainted or replaced panel | 78% | 63% |
| Structural repair found | 5% | 0% |
| Fault codes recently cleared | 32% | 35% |
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
How long do they stay good?
Good cars by mileage
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Good cars by age
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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
Oil leaks · Engine
58%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
50%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
45%
Low coolant / cooling system issues · Engine
32%
Oil leaks · Automatic transmission
29%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
38%
Oil leaks · Engine
38%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
30%
Oil leaks · Automatic transmission
29%
Low coolant / cooling system issues · Engine
28%
FAQ
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What are the most common problems with used Dodges and RAM vehicles?
On Dodges we flag oil leaks (58%), tires condition & wear (50%), active error codes (45%). On RAM vehicles: active error codes (38%), oil leaks (38%), tires condition & wear (30%).
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How many Dodge and RAM vehicles have you inspected?
76 Dodges and 80 RAM vehicles — 156 real pre-purchase inspections. Updated Oct 27, 2026.
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How long do Dodges and RAM vehicles stay in good shape?
In our data, the average Dodge dips below “decent” around ~104k mi; RAM around ~136k mi. Individual cars vary — get the one you’re buying inspected.
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Based on 156 inspections · updated Oct 27, 2026
