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Ram 3500

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

2,282

Active records

Recalls

64

Active records

TSBs

2,445

Active records

Filing history

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Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

2

Injuries

49

Crashes

76

Fires

47

Top reported issues — Ram 3500

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Driver assistance issue

1,097

Reporting mechanism

922

Condition issue

446

Operating state

410

Performance issue

236

Braking behavior

202

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

159

Vibration/harshness

129

Noise

117

Ride/handling behavior

84

Engine behavior

81

Thermal issue

78

Steering behavior

74

Fluid issue

57

Electrical issue

48

Safety restraint issue

46

Lighting behavior

32

Infotainment behavior

30

Recent change

30

Safety restraint behavior

27

Smell

26

Access/entry issue

22

Starting behavior

21

Powering on/off behavior

18

HVAC behavior

8

Wiper/washer behavior

8

Communication/network issue

6

Electrified system issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2024 RAM 3500

Filed Jul 16, 2026


Crash

Vehicle was in a heavy front collision and the airbags did not deploy.

2023 RAM 3500

Filed Jul 16, 2026


Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 LT235/80R17E 120R/117/R At approximately 70 mph, I experienced a severe vibration in the steering wheel. Shortly thereafter, the tread separated from the carcass sending pieces of rubber flying. I was able to pull onto the shoulder and change the tire. These are the OEM tires with about 25000 miles. They have never been under or overinflated and I was not hauling or towing anything.

2023 RAM 3500

Filed Jul 14, 2026


The drivers seat belt does Not lock when brake is applied, and does not retract when unbuckled. I saw a report where several thousands of seat belts have been recalled that were in similar vehicles to mine. Also in that recall the manufacturer was the same as my seat belt. Can you research again to check if my seat belt should have been recalled. Thanks [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2017 RAM 3500

Filed Jul 14, 2026


Fire

The contact owned a 2017 Ram Promaster 3500. The contact stated that an employee parked the vehicle in front of an apartment complex, went inside the building to finish working; when the employee returned outside the building, the vehicle was on fire. No warning lights illuminated prior to the fire. The employee saw smoke and flames coming from the engine compartment. The Fire Department was contacted, arrived on scene, and extinguished the fire. No injuries were sustained. A Police report was…

2018 RAM 3500

Filed Jul 13, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while waiting at a traffic light to enter the freeway, the contact started to accelerate, and the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The ESC warning light was illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that parts for recall repair were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…

2018 RAM 3500

Filed Jul 13, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond while depressing the brake pedal in a panic stop, requiring the contact to depress the brake pedal a second time. The traction control and the ABS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and…

2024 RAM 3500

Filed Jul 10, 2026


Loss of various systems while towing 14,000# trailer in hilly terrain. Loss of trailer brakes caused diminished control on the vehicle. * 4WD System Temporarily Unavailable * Service Antilock Brake System * Service Electronic Stability Control * Service Trailer Brake System The issue was previously repaired 3x. The problem originally happened 3x on the same road in the same spot. Right turn off a road, then going up hill. The first 2x lasting less than 10 miles. The 3rd, approximately…

2018 RAM 3500

Filed Jul 7, 2026


Fire

The contact owns a 2018 RAM 3500. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact noticed an abnormal cracking sound and smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact inspected and used a fire extinguisher to slow the smoke and electrical sparks down. The contact did not notice any fire. The fire department arrived and disconnected the electrical cables to prevent further damage. The contact stated that the vehicle was inoperable. In addition, the contact stated…

2014 RAM 3500

Filed Jul 7, 2026


The contact owns a 2014 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while the contact's husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side rear outer tire detached. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The contact's husband inspected the vehicle and noticed that only one stud was attached to the wheel, and the wheel was tilted sideways. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed to the…

2018 RAM 3500

Filed Jul 5, 2026


Before the recall, I was driving my vehicle and the brakes and the power steering locked up. The vehicle felt like it was trying to drive with the emergency brake on. After this happened, I took the vehicle to Haley Jeep Jam, Richmond, VA, and they said they couldn't determine anything was wrong, but replaced the brake pads. Shortly after this visit to the service department, the recall appeared. Since the recall, we have contacted Haley Jeep Ram and Whitten Brothers multiple times, but they…

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.