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Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 17 combined MPG · Rear-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 17 combined MPG · Rear-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2019 Ram 1500

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2019 Ram 1500

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

2018 Ram 1500

has more open investigations.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: 1500 needs more recall homework, 1500 has more complaint activity, 1500 has more severity reports and 1500 has more open investigation signals. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2019 Ram 1500 2018 Ram 1500 Difference
Total recalls 29 15 1500 has 14 more recalls
Total complaints 1,429 635 1500 has 794 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 73 / 11 / 41 / 1 25 / 8 / 14 / 0 1500 has 79 more severity reports
Defect investigations 1 3 1500 has 2 more investigations
Open investigations 1 3 1500 has 2 more open investigations
Manufacturer communications 729 493 1500 has 236 more communications
Recall completion reports 191 104 1500 has 87 more reports
Warranty programs 8 0 1500 has 8 more warranty programs
Service campaigns 1 0 1500 has 1 more service campaigns
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Dec 1, 2025 Sep 11, 2025 1500 has newer activity
Latest complaint May 26, 2026 May 28, 2026 1500 has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Steering
  • Electrical System
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System
  • Steering
  • Unknown Or Other
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 17 combined MPG 17 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $4,400 $4,400 Similar
Safety-rating records 4 6 Different availability

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2019 Ram 1500

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had steering and electrical system repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2018 Ram 1500

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had electrical system and steering repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2019 Ram 1500

  • Steering: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2018 Ram 1500

  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Steering: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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