Dodge Ram

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 29 model years from 2,824 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

87%

Total Tests

2,824

Highest Pass Rate

2018 (95%)

Years Covered

About the Dodge Ram

The Dodge Ram was MOT tested 2,824 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 29 model years (1990 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 87%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel and petrol and lpg versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 model has the highest pass rate at 95% from 138 tests. The 1996 model has the lowest at 81%. The 14 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Dodge Rams pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 3 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 120,628 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 35,482 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 5654cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,413

Per month£201/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Dodge Ram?

vs average of all models+5% (82% avg)

vs Dodge brand average+3% (84% avg)

Best to worst year spread14 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Dodge Ram by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	93%	40	35,482 mi
2020	87%	38	46,005 mi
2019	95%	94	43,294 mi
2018	95%	138	49,917 mi
2017	88%	94	60,734 mi
2016	93%	100	59,647 mi
2015	89%	84	101,702 mi
2014	89%	72	92,792 mi
2013	82%	39	87,998 mi
2012	74%	70	104,899 mi
2011	93%	91	95,481 mi
2010	86%	102	82,245 mi
2009	88%	89	96,442 mi
2008	90%	39	102,901 mi
2007	81%	68	95,193 mi
2006	87%	128	126,631 mi
2005	87%	241	101,775 mi
2004	84%	308	98,467 mi
2003	88%	204	111,648 mi
2002	92%	123	136,827 mi
2001	81%	99	111,545 mi
2000	95%	41	153,098 mi
1999	81%	97	114,083 mi
1998	82%	85	120,150 mi
1997	95%	56	112,854 mi
1996	81%	126	138,496 mi
1994	96%	50	141,844 mi
1992	68%	76	116,482 mi
1990	97%	32	120,628 mi

Questions about the Dodge Ram

Is the Dodge Ram reliable?

Across its 29 model years in our data (1990 to 2021), the Dodge Ram averages an 87% MOT pass rate, from 2,824 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2018 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 95%.

Which year Dodge Ram has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 Dodge Ram has the highest MOT pass rate at 95%, while the 1996 model has the lowest at 81%, a 14 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.