NHTSA Data Explorer

Ram 3500

Data refreshed September 6, 2026

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Complaints

2,328

Active records

Recalls

64

Active records

TSBs

2,445

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

2

Injuries

49

Crashes

77

Fires

47

Top reported issues — Ram 3500

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Driver assistance issue

1,127

Reporting mechanism

940

Condition issue

451

Operating state

414

Performance issue

239

Braking behavior

208

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

164

Vibration/harshness

131

Noise

118

Ride/handling behavior

86

Engine behavior

82

Thermal issue

78

Steering behavior

75

Fluid issue

58

Electrical issue

48

Safety restraint issue

47

Infotainment behavior

32

Lighting behavior

32

Recent change

32

Safety restraint behavior

28

Smell

26

Access/entry issue

22

Starting behavior

22

Powering on/off behavior

19

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.

2022 RAM 3500

Filed Sep 1, 2026


The contact owns a 2022 Ram Promaster 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH while making a left turn, the steering wheel suddenly jerked to the left and the right. The EPS warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while in reverse, the steering wheel jerked and became firm. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Additionally, while driving at various speeds and making a left or right turn, the brakes…

2025 RAM 3500

Filed Aug 28, 2026


The contact owns a 2025 Ram 3500. The contact stated that shortly after purchasing the vehicle brand new and filling the fuel tank on December 3, 2025, the DEF depth gauge failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the module was reprogrammed and the physical gauge was replaced. However, the contact obtained internal service notes revealing that the urea pump, the DEF tank, the urea tank wiring harness, the DEF injector, and the fluid had actually been replaced due to an active fuel leak…

2020 RAM 3500

Filed Aug 27, 2026


The contact owns a 2020 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly experienced reduced speed and hesitation, and there was a rattling noise coming from the engine as the RPMs increased above 1,500. The vehicle was driven slowly to a local dealer, where the contact was informed that the high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) had likely failed. The exact cause of the failure had not yet been determined, and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the…

2018 RAM 3500

Filed Aug 26, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated that the ABS and the HCU were inoperable while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that it was difficult to pull his trailer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired because parts were on backorder. The dealer informed the contact that the repair could be paid for out-of-pocket and that…

2026 RAM 3500

Filed Aug 25, 2026


On multiple occasions the U-Connect system in the listed 2026 RAM 3500 has gone completely black and was inoperable until a reset was performed. The trailer brake gain control and exhaust brake are accessed and controlled via the touch screen U-Connect system. This failure poses a significant safety issue when the screen goes black and the controls cannot be accessed when pulling a trailer. This can lead to failure to slow/stop the vehicle while in motion, tire failure on the trailer etc. …

2025 RAM 3500

Filed Aug 25, 2026


When driving the Anti lock brakes, cruise control, front and rear collision warning system, automatic emergency breaking system and lane keeping system are disabled. All of these alerts are displayed on the display cluster. All of these systems are disabled at the same time. I was told by the dealership that this is caused by a faulty Wheel Speed Sensor. The Wheel Speed Sensors have been replaced 3 times and have not fixed this problem. This has happened when towing a 14,000lbs trailer…

2018 RAM 3500

Filed Aug 25, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds and hauling a trailer, the “Service ABS” message was displayed with an audible chime. The contact stated that the brake was depressed, the vehicle failed to respond as intended, and became difficult to slow down. The contact stated that excessive force was needed to depress the brake…

2020 RAM 3500

Filed Aug 25, 2026


Crash

I was in a single-vehicle accident on July 20th, 2026 and hit an oak tree head-on center and my airbags didn't deploy. I have a fractured neck and whiplash, not to mention other minor injuries. I am now able to type in order to report it. I have photographs.

2025 RAM 3500

Filed Aug 24, 2026


The 2025 and 2026 dually 3500 Ram trucks with the 12 AAM rear axle are having issues with the rear wheel speed sensors (different sensor for each side). They apparently fail or are not able to properly communicate to the computer. When this happens, the following are disabled: -ABS -Auto Emergency Braking -4x4 -Electronic Stability Control -Cruise Sometimes, the engine won't shut off. The gauge cluster will state it can't detect which position the transmission is in. So, you cannot shift, and…

2025 RAM 3500

Filed Aug 24, 2026


The 2025 and 2026 dually 3500 Ram trucks with the 12 AAM rear axle are having issues with the rear wheel speed sensors (different sensor for each side). They apparently fail or are not able to properly communicate to the computer. When this happens, the following are disabled: -ABS -Auto Emergency Braking -4x4 -Electronic Stability Control -Cruise Sometimes, the engine won't shut off. The gauge cluster will state it can't detect which position the transmission is in. So, you cannot shift, and…

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Updated September 6, 2026. Refreshed nightly.