NHTSA Data Explorer

Ram 3500

Data refreshed October 25, 2026

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Complaints

2,322

Active records

Recalls

62

Active records

TSBs

2,404

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

2

Injuries

50

Crashes

81

Fires

49

Top reported issues — Ram 3500

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Driver assistance issue

1,116

Reporting mechanism

925

Condition issue

607

Operating state

406

Performance issue

255

Braking behavior

219

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

186

Vibration/harshness

132

Noise

102

Engine behavior

89

Ride/handling behavior

86

Steering behavior

81

Thermal issue

78

Fluid issue

69

Electrical issue

54

Safety restraint issue

48

Recent change

35

Infotainment behavior

34

Lighting behavior

30

Safety restraint behavior

29

Smell

26

Access/entry issue

23

Starting behavior

23

Powering on/off behavior

19

Wiper/washer behavior

8

Communication/network issue

7

HVAC behavior

7

Electrified system issue

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2017 RAM 3500

Filed Oct 19, 2026


The contact owns a 2017 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the remedy parts were unavailable. The local dealer informed the contact following multiple inquiries that parts remained unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact was informed that parts availability was limited to one part per week…

2018 RAM 3500

Filed Oct 16, 2026


Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 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 105,000; however, the contact discovered through the original owner of the vehicle that the current mileage was 217,000.

2018 RAM 3500

Filed Oct 16, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part required for the recall repair was not yet available. The ABS and Traction Control warning lights illuminated. Four separate local dealers were contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

2017 RAM 3500

Filed Oct 14, 2026


The contact owns a 2017 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle intermittently lost Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and cruise control functionality. The contact stated that the systems later became completely inoperable and could not be engaged. The contact inspected and diagnosed the vehicle, retrieving multiple diagnostic trouble codes associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic).…

2018 RAM 3500

Filed Oct 12, 2026


Crash

I have replaced my rear hubs on my Dodge 2018 Dodge ram Dooley Numerous times (and have multiple documents so far over 9K) because my brakes on the driver side rear tires, always grind even though I’ve replaced everything. I even got in an accident because the break went out! It keeps happening, I get it fixed at a Dodge dealership and they start grinding and I have to stop driving it, tow it and get everyone done again.

2013 RAM 3500

Filed Oct 8, 2026


Crash

The contact owns a 2013 Ram 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle became uncontrollable and was difficult to maneuver while driving on the road. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where the contact was informed that the part was to repair the vehicle was on back order. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a ditch caused by a failure with the drag link. The contact stated that the shift interlock was fractured, causing the gear shifter to detach while the…

2025 RAM 3500

Filed Oct 8, 2026


All of my dash board light lit up. I stop the truck turn it off. when I get back in to drive it would not engage the transmission. No reverse No drive and the engine would not shut off. Happened about two weeks ago. the first time what in December, Same problem! they say it just needed a software flash, but if that was the case why would it happen again, and why would they need another software flash ?

2019 RAM 3500

Filed Oct 7, 2026


1 injured
Crash

On [XXX], I was involved in a serious collision while operating a 2019 Ram 3500 Laramie Crew Cab dually in California. I was traveling westbound when another vehicle traveling northbound failed to stop at a posted stop sign and entered my path. I applied my brakes but was unable to avoid colliding with the passenger side of the other vehicle. Following the collision, both vehicles left the roadway and entered an orchard. My truck sustained extensive damage and was subsequently declared a…

2017 RAM 3500

Filed Oct 7, 2026


The contact owns a 2017 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle drove over a small pothole in the road and suddenly experienced the death wobble, causing the vehicle to violently shake and vibrate, which caused the weld on the track bar mount to separate from the frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was undrivable. A Police report was taken at the scene. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…

2015 RAM 3500

Filed Oct 6, 2026


I own a 2015 Ram 3500 equipped with the 6.7L Cummins diesel engine. An authorized Ram dealership diagnosed an engine oil leak originating from the timing gear housing-to-engine block/cylinder block gasket. The leak has progressed beyond minor seepage. Engine oil is traveling down onto the chassis/track bar area and is leaving drops on the ground. The dealer estimated the repair at approximately $4,000 because of the extensive labor required to access and reseal the timing gear housing. My…

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Updated October 25, 2026. Refreshed nightly.