NHTSA Data Explorer

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

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

29

Injuries

567

Crashes

737

Fires

279

Top reported issues — Dodge Ram 3500

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Condition issue

2,960

Operating state

1,820

Braking behavior

867

Safety restraint issue

652

Thermal issue

554

Vibration/harshness

550

Ride/handling behavior

536

Safety restraint behavior

476

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

476

Fluid issue

451

Noise

432

Steering behavior

420

Engine behavior

402

Reporting mechanism

352

Driver assistance issue

335

Lighting behavior

281

Performance issue

240

Access/entry issue

204

Electrical issue

193

HVAC behavior

115

Wiper/washer behavior

95

Smell

73

Recent change

63

Starting behavior

63

Powering on/off behavior

46

Infotainment behavior

25

Communication/network issue

4

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


Fire

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

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Updated October 25, 2026. Refreshed nightly.