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Ram 3500 Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 62 recall campaigns across the Ram 3500, 2007–2026. Owners have filed 2,349 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 12 model years with settled counts, the 2018 drew the most (804) and the 2009 the fewest (3).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls62campaignsCovering 2007–2026 model yearsSource: NHTSA Complaints2,349filedOwner reports across 17 model yearsSource: NHTSA ODI

Ram 3500 complaints by model year

2,349 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 2009 · 3 complaints
  • 2008 · 4 complaints
  • 2007 · 6 complaints

Most complaints

  • 2018 · 804 complaints
  • 2017 · 312 complaints
  • 2014 · 202 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Ram 3500 owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Service brakes 192665886120111911
Electrical system 3313621917233112717
Power train 27231812111141674
Vehicle speed control 2910843150254
Engine 2815222710233633
Unknown or other 1636669160564
Forward collision avoidance 126022130194
Fuel/propulsion system 8622334140200

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Ram 3500 recalls (62)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one 3500 model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Ram 3500
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
26V225000Apr 9, 2026Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 108, 2082025, 202634.6%
26V059000Feb 2, 2026Inoperative Trailer Lighting and Trailer Brake Failure2025, 202635.1%
25V882000Dec 18, 2025Disabled Driver's Side Air Bag and Seat Belt Pretensioner/FMVSS 126 & 208202565.1%
25V824000Dec 1, 2025Side Curtain Air Bag Inflators May Rupture20199.6%
25V826000Dec 1, 2025Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 135, 105 & 1022025, 202674%
25V765000Nov 6, 2025Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 2082021, 202229.7%
25V592000Sep 11, 2025Side Curtain Air Bag Inflators May Rupture201825.5%
25V530000Aug 18, 2025Incorrect Brake System Warning Light/FMVSS 101202696.2%
25V297000May 8, 2025Inaccurate Gear Selection Display/FMVSS 101202593.1%
25V010000Jan 16, 2025Side Curtain Air Bag Inflators May Rupture2016–201932.8%
24V896000Nov 27, 2024Loss of ABS/Traction Control from Module Failure2017, 201814.1%
24V436000Jun 13, 2024Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111202291.4%
24V415000Jun 6, 2024Disabled Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 126202274.9%
24V413000Jun 6, 2024Loss of Drive Power or Park Function202381.3%
24V199000Mar 14, 2024Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 2082023, 202480.3%

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

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Where to next

2026 Ram 3500 report27 complaints · 4 campaigns →2025 Ram 3500 report42 complaints · 5 campaigns →2024 Ram 3500 report44 complaints · 2 campaigns →Every Ram modelRam models →

Ram 3500 FAQ

How many recalls has the Ram 3500 had?

NHTSA lists 62 recall campaigns that cover at least one Ram 3500 model year from 2007 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Ram 3500 year has the most complaints?

Among the last 12 model years with settled counts, the 2018 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (804) and the 2009 the fewest (3). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Ram 3500 problems?

Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the service brakes, electrical system, power train in complaints filed with NHTSA.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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