Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Ram 3500, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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2013
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2019
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2026
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2018 Ram 3500 - 797 complaints in its first 8 years (797 to date)
- 2017 Ram 3500 - 281 complaints in its first 8 years (308 to date)
- 2014 Ram 3500 - 182 complaints in its first 8 years (202 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2013 Ram 3500 - 105 complaints in its first 8 years (114 to date)
- 2016 Ram 3500 - 120 complaints in its first 8 years (134 to date)
- 2015 Ram 3500 - 123 complaints in its first 8 years (136 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ram 3500 | 25 | 25 | 4 |
| 2025 Ram 3500 | 40 | 40 | 5 |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | 41 | 41 | 2 |
| 2023 Ram 3500 | 17 | 17 | 5 |
| 2022 Ram 3500 | 187 | 187 | 12 |
| 2021 Ram 3500 | 62 | 62 | 9 |
| 2020 Ram 3500 | 113 | 113 | 11 |
| 2019 Ram 3500 | 134 | 134 | 14 |
| 2018 Ram 3500 | 797 | 797 | 10 |
| 2017 Ram 3500 | 308 | 281 | 12 |
| 2016 Ram 3500 | 134 | 120 | 14 |
| 2015 Ram 3500 | 136 | 123 | 14 |
| 2014 Ram 3500 | 202 | 182 | 15 |
| 2013 Ram 3500 | 114 | 105 | 16 |
| 2009 Ram 3500 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 Ram 3500 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Ram 3500 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V225000 | 2025-2026 | Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis... |
| 26V059000 | 2025-2026 | Exterior Lighting | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram... |
| 25V882000 | 2025 | Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 2500 Pickup, 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis trucks. |
| 25V826000 | 2025-2026 | Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Ram Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis... |
| 25V824000 | 2019 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles. |
| 25V765000 | 2021-2022 | Steering | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram 4500, and Ram 5500 vehicles. |
| 25V592000 | 2018 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles. |
| 25V530000 | 2026 | Service Brakes | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2500, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. |
| 25V297000 | 2025 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles equipped with a 3.5" cluster and column shifter. |
| 25V010000 | 2016-2019 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. |
| 24V896000 | 2017-2018 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. |
| 24V436000 | 2022 | Back Over Prevention | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023... |
| 24V415000 | 2022 | Service Brakes, Air | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Durango and Ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles. |
| 24V413000 | 2023 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. |
| 24V199000 | 2023-2024 | Steering | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis,... |
| 23V799000 | 2023-2024 | Steering | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 3500 Classic, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2023-2024 Ram 2500, 4500/5500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 3500 vehicles. |
| 23V654000 | 2022-2023 | Back Over Prevention | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ram 1500, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and 2022-2024 Ram 2500 vehicles. |
| 23V060000 | 2021-2023 | Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, and 4500, 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. |
| 22V904000 | 2019-2022 | Structure | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. |
| 22V835000 | 2020-2022 | Power Train | FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. |
| 22V642000 | 2022 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 2500, and 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel engines. |
| 22V407000 | 2022 | Back Over Prevention | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, 2500 pickup trucks, and 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. |
| 22V140000 | 2019-2022 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. |
| 22V035000 | 2019-2020 | Visibility | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, 5500 Cab Chassis and 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross... |
| 21V925000 | 2021-2022 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and 2021 Ram 1500 Classic pickup trucks. |
| 21V880000 | 2019-2020 | Fuel System, Diesel | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel... |
| 21V798000 | 2021-2022 | Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 3500, 2500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel... |
| 21V632000 | 2015-2016 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating... |
| 21V439000 | 2019-2020 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine. |
| 21V398000 | 2013-2021 | Wheels | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. |