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Reliability Database
Dodge

Ram

Full-Size Truck
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.3)
3 Generations
54 Engines Rated
15,292 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
34 recommended 7 caution 13 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2001 2nd
20 engines
3,027 complaints 🔥 80 ☠ 4
8.0L 10-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.5)
→
2002-2008 3rd
23 engines
11,248 complaints 🔥 182 ☠ 30
3.3L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.3)
→
2009-2010 4th
11 engines
1,017 complaints 🔥 9
3.7L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (3.3)
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