Look — RAM's seatbelt story is well-documented in the NHTSA file, and it ain't pretty. 66 complaints across 13 year-model entries from 2014 to 2025. Not a small number. 2015 RAM 1500 leads the list, but the same issue shows up across multiple years on the same platform. Most reports are nuisance-grade rather than safety-critical — but the volume itself is the signal. Average shop fix runs about $500 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Drive it across the conditions it will actually see — heat, cold, highway, stop-and-go. Pattern complaints surface under load, not in the dealer parking lot.
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13 model-year entries · 2014–2025
RAM seatbelts problems
66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against RAM vehicles for seatbelts issues. 1 active recall campaign. See seatbelts across all makes →
Complaints
66
Recalls
1
Year-models
13
Avg fix
$500
Worst-affected RAM model-years for seatbelts Top 13 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
2015 RAM 1500
9 complaints · 1 recall · ~$500 moderate
2020 RAM 1500
8 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2016 RAM 1500
8 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2019 RAM 1500
6 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2014 RAM 1500
6 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2018 RAM 1500
5 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2024 RAM 2500
4 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2017 RAM 1500
4 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2016 RAM 2500
4 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2025 RAM 1500
3 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2021 RAM 2500
3 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2020 RAM 2500
3 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2019 RAM 2500
3 complaints · ~$500 moderate
Active recalls — RAM seatbelts 2 on file
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured June 20, 2012, to January 26, 2015
Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R23.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram ProMaster City and Ram ProMaster vehicles
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853- 1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y61.
Common questions
How many RAM seatbelts complaints are on file with NHTSA?
66 complaints across 13 model-year entries from 2014 to 2025. 1 active recall campaigns cover seatbelts issues across the RAM lineup.
Which RAM model has the most seatbelts complaints?
The 2015 RAM 1500 leads with 9 complaints in this category. Next: 2020 1500 (8) and 2016 1500 (8).
What does it cost to fix RAM seatbelts problems?
Independent shops average $500 for seatbelts repairs across the RAM lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there RAM seatbelts recalls?
Yes — 2 active recall campaigns cover seatbelts on RAM vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Tony Marino, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with RAM.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.