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Ram 3500

Data refreshed August 8, 2026

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Complaints

2,296

Active records

Recalls

64

Active records

TSBs

2,445

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

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

1,104

Reporting mechanism

926

Condition issue

448

Operating state

411

Performance issue

237

Braking behavior

203

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

160

Vibration/harshness

129

Noise

117

Ride/handling behavior

86

Engine behavior

81

Thermal issue

78

Steering behavior

74

Fluid issue

57

Electrical issue

48

Safety restraint issue

46

Lighting behavior

32

Recent change

31

Infotainment behavior

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.

2018 RAM 3500

Filed Aug 5, 2026


HCU unit is in constant fault and it has been occurring for over a year and a half. How long is Ram allowed to drag out developing a repair and replacement? 24V-896 recall

2026 RAM 3500

Filed Aug 5, 2026


Started with only 320 miles just days after purchasing this new 2026 RAM 3500 on XXX. I have taken the truck to three differ RAM dealerships as this issue continues to occur. [XXX]; [XXX]; and [XXX] Westside all had attempted to fix the issue. I had to return the truck a number of times to [XXX] and [XXX] for the same reasons. The following warmings messages are displayed: FCW/Cruise Control Unavailable Service Required - occurs when using cruise control, Service Electronic Stability Control,…

2026 RAM 3500

Filed Aug 4, 2026


What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Rear Axle Failure - Dealership has the truck currently How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - It was not Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? - Yes Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? - yes, by the dealer Were there any warning lamps, messages or other…

2018 RAM 3500

Filed Aug 3, 2026


Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Ram 3500. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 78,546 and at the time of a Carfax report check, it was discovered that the mileage was 699,573.

2018 RAM 3500

Filed Aug 3, 2026


NHTSA Recall #: 24V-896 Dogde Recall #: C4B Dodge Part #: 68143491AB HCU My complaint is because the I have tried to get this recall done a two separate dealers and it can't be done. Both service departments have told me the same things, the part # that is supposed to be the recall item has been taken out of inventory and the dealer can't get the part. This I believe happened in 2024. There is no current inventory part number to handle the HCU recall putting my vehicle in limbo. The…

2022 RAM 3500

Filed Aug 2, 2026


Drag link snapped off on the passenger steering knuckle

2017 RAM 3500

Filed Jul 26, 2026


Subject: Safety Recall Remedy Unavailable Due to Lack of Parts I am submitting this complaint regarding my Ram truck, VIN [XXX], which is subject to a Stellantis safety recall involving the C4B Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU). Although Stellantis has acknowledged this as a safety-related defect and issued a recall, I have been unable to obtain the required repair because replacement parts are not available. After multiple attempts of inquiring for a repair, my dealership has informed me that…

2022 RAM 3500

Filed Jul 24, 2026


Loss of transmission due to Aisin K1 Clutch / Input Shaft failure.

2022 RAM 3500

Filed Jul 23, 2026


The contact owns a 2022 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the contact unhooked the camper that was being towed and shifted the vehicle to drive(D) but the vehicle failed to move forward or backwards while in reverse(R). The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Action Number: PE24009 (Power Train). The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made…

2018 RAM 3500

Filed Jul 23, 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 unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

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Updated August 8, 2026. Refreshed nightly.