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2007-2026 · 20 model years

Ram 3500 Problems by year

Owners have filed 2,371 complaints about the Ram 3500 across 20 model years, and it has 69 recalls. The 2018 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (810), while 2007, 2008, 2009 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the electrical system.

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Most complaints for its age2018810 complaints · 11 recallsSee the 2018
Complaints
2,371
Recalls
69
Crashes
82
Fires
49
Injuries
50
Deaths
2

3500 complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
202629420Electrical systemD
202543500Electrical systemD
202446251Electrical systemC
202317500Engine & coolingA
20221911245Transmission & drivetrainF
202163904Electrical systemB
20201161167Fuel systemC
201913814125Fuel systemD
201881011162BrakesF
20173171391BrakesD
201613416125SteeringC
20151371635Transmission & drivetrainC
20142021797SteeringD
20131151847SteeringC
20120900-A
20110500-A
20100800-A
20093200BrakesA
20084100SteeringA
20076100Electrical systemA

Most common 3500 problems

Ram 3500 recalls 69

Latest 3500 complaints

2017 Ram 3500Brakes

[[redacted]] Chrysler Dodge Ram at [[redacted]] REFUSED to fix the hcu/abs recall due to truck being too tall. The truck sits at 8'5" tall. They seem to have a habit of doing this based on their reviews and talk from other shops. This is unacceptable and are required by law to fix these trucks. The truck is currently at another dealer without issue getting the recall repaired. Truck has never been "too tall" for any other shops in the area. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11775973
2021 Ram 3500Driver assistance

The contact owns a 2021 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V552000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that several dealers were contacted about the recall repair. The dealers informed the contact that the recall repair could not be performed because aftermarket modifications were covering the affected area and preventing access to the necessary part to repair. The contact was then informed that the area needed to be opened or modified to allow the dealer to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.

Filed Incident Back over preventionNHTSA 11775924
2026 Ram 3500Electrical systemAcceleration & cruise controlBrakesCrash

Failed systems: Failed calibration of speed odometer, Tire pressure Monitoring System, Adaptive Cruise Control, Crash Avoidance System. Brakes, Electrical. Vehicle purchased 3/30/26 with multiple repair attempts by dealership including replacing TPMS module, ECM Module, and Trailering Module. 3 episodes of vehicle rolling backwards and breaks not working while on incline with most recent 11/2/26 resulting in catastrophic brake and electrical failure during which the vehicle rolled backwards crashing into tree. 1...

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episode of vehicle locking up while going down interstate at 70 MPH with loaded trailer attached. This places the driver and passengers at risk for injury and/or death. Per the dealership, they have not been able to reproduce the issues but stated that it is unrepairable. No manufacturer inspection has been completed. Warning lights and warning messages have been present since before first return to dealership on 4/9/26, 6 days after purchase of vehicle, for TPMS issues, inaccurate speed odometer, and incorrect lift kit installation.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Vehicle speed control · Service brakesNHTSA 11775478
2024 Ram 3500Electrical systemBody, doors & structure

My 2024 Ram 3500 DRW (about 23,000 miles) has a recurring water intrusion problem in the cowl and HVAC area. During ordinary rain it collects there while parked outside and then floods out onto the front floor carpet. After a rain on [redacted], the air conditioning stopped blowing cold air; when I checked on [redacted] the cabin filter was completely flooded with water and I replaced it that day. The same flooding recurred after rains on October 14 and again on October 30. I covered the windshield and cowl area...

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before the last rain to try to keep water out, but that did not work. The truck will not fit in a garage, so every storm risks flooding the cab again. On [redacted] I reported this problem to [[redacted]] Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (Group 1 Automotive) in [[redacted]]. They said it would take about a week before they could look at it, and on that first visit they also suggested the issue may not be covered under warranty, implying lack of maintenance rather than design. I asked for an appointment where they could inspect it right away so it did not sit in their lot exposed to more rain; we set November 2 at 9:00 AM. The truck is back there this morning and they are still inspecting it. The water intrusion has already caused additional damage. The air conditioning blower motor makes a grinding noise at medium speed or higher, likely from water getting into it. After three full floodings I am also concerned about mold growing in the carpet and padding under the front floor. Stellantis has no service bulletin or recall covering this water intrusion on Ram HD trucks, though other owners report the same problem across model years. This truck is new and maintained per schedule. Please investigate whether this is a design defect affecting 2019 through present Ram 2500 and 3500 HD trucks, given the mold risk in the cab and possible water damage to electrical components under the front floor. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Electrical system · Structure · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11775163
2018 Ram 3500Fuel system

the fuel sensor has failed. I have 98.837 miles on the truck. I have seen the same problem stated on youtube of mother [[redacted]] having the same problem with the fuel sensor. The fix has been because of the route the wire runs behind the driver side fender guard in the wheel well has a spot which breaks the wire. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11774948

Questions about the Ram 3500

Which Ram 3500 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2018 (810), 2017 (317), 2014 (202). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2018 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Ram 3500 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2007, 2008, 2009 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 3500 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Ram 3500 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (998), electrical system (378), transmission & drivetrain (329) most often.

How many recalls does the Ram 3500 have?

NHTSA lists 69 recalls across all Ram 3500 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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