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Dodge Ram 3500
Data refreshed October 25, 2026
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Complaints
7,406
Active records
Recalls
101
Active records
TSBs
807
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
29
Injuries
567
Crashes
737
Fires
279
Top reported issues — Dodge Ram 3500
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Condition issue
Operating state
Braking behavior
Safety restraint issue
Thermal issue
Vibration/harshness
Ride/handling behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Fluid issue
Noise
Steering behavior
Engine behavior
Reporting mechanism
Driver assistance issue
Lighting behavior
Performance issue
Access/entry issue
Electrical issue
HVAC behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Smell
Recent change
Starting behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Infotainment behavior
Communication/network issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2006 DODGE RAM 3500
Filed Oct 19, 2026
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 Dodge RAM 3500. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 107,460; however, a Carfax report listed the mileage as 177,000.
2007 DODGE RAM 3500
Filed Jul 31, 2026
The sound proofing insulation on the firewall caught fire. There was a recall for sagging insulation catching fire on the EGR heat exchanger for this problem, and mine caught fire anyway. I called 911 and the Corbin KY fire department responded to the seen to confirm the fire was out.
2007 DODGE RAM 3500
Filed Jul 13, 2026
Steering yes it is available for inspection upon request The steering becomes so out the vibration becomes so violent that you can NOT HOLD THE WHEEL you have to pull over anyone driving could be in danger including vehicles around you with how violent the steering wheel vibrates When taken for alignment was told there definitely was a problem said could be a brake caliper hanging up so we put new calipers changed ball joints shocks control arm steering geer box shocks steering dampers trac…
2004 DODGE RAM 3500
Filed May 8, 2026
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge RAM. The contact received recall notifications, NHTSA Capaign Number: 16V352000 (Air Bags and NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V313000 (Air Bags) however the parts were unavailable. The dealer was contacted, however the contact was informed that the parts were in back order. In addition, the contact was informed that the parts were unavailable until October 2026. The manufacturer was contacted. The cotnact was informed that the parts were unavailalbel.
2004 DODGE RAM 3500
Filed Mar 24, 2026
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 13V528000 (Steering), 16V352000 (Air Bags), 15V313000 (Air Bags), and 05V462000 (Power Train); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available while the vehicle was in for service. The local dealer was made aware of the issue, and an appointment was scheduled to repair the vehicle. The vehicle remained with the dealer for a week before the contact was informed that parts for…
2005 DODGE RAM 3500
Filed Dec 5, 2025
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V462000 (POWER TRAIN). The vehicle was taken to a tire specialist to install larger tires on the vehicle. The contact was informed that the tires were too big and could not be installed on the vehicle. The contact stated that the employees switched the tires and added two low-drive tires on the front end and two larger tires in the rear. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH back to the…
2005 DODGE RAM 3500
Filed Nov 23, 2025
Recall that the dealer would not fix
2005 DODGE RAM 3500
Filed Nov 23, 2025
Recall that the dealer would not fix
2009 DODGE RAM 3500
Filed Nov 22, 2025
The frame is completely rotted from wheel well to wheel well on both sides of vehicle frame was completely rotted thru with judge holes completely rusted thru The vehicle was sold with no brakes sold to me and with dog chain holding the gas tank in place because fuel straps were rotted thru and bad wheel bearing that was ready to seize or will fall off vehicle purchased on 11/06 /25 and returned a couple days later within 7 days took it to repair shop to have brake lines repaired and they said…
2004 DODGE RAM 3500
Filed Sep 9, 2025
upper control arm cracked which is a safety violation and should be a recall. TRW 52106776 Control arm is the cracked part in the picture My son replace both control arm and send it for alignment total cost was as below; Parts $280 + Alignment $192.59= $472.59 I like Dodge to refund me for $460