Dodge RAM 3500 recalls and problems
31 recalls and 2,415 owner complaints for 13 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
31
Complaints
2,415
Crashes reported
146
Fires reported
70
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Dodge RAM 3500 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 3500 | 8 | 366 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 RAM 3500 | 5 | 225 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 RAM 3500 | 9 | 150 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 RAM 3500 | 5 | 105 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 RAM 3500 | 9 | 173 | 9 | 14 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 RAM 3500 | 11 | 210 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 RAM 3500 | 8 | 258 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| 2005 RAM 3500 | 4 | 196 | 23 | 6 | 11 | 1 |
| 2004 RAM 3500 | 4 | 214 | 42 | 4 | 19 | 0 |
| 2003 RAM 3500 | 6 | 286 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 RAM 3500 | 0 | 44 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 RAM 3500 | 1 | 130 | 12 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| 2000 RAM 3500 | 1 | 58 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
Most reported Dodge RAM 3500 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 991 | |
| Air Bags | 288 | |
| Suspension | 284 | |
| Power Train | 252 | |
| Electrical System | 239 | |
| Structure | 117 | |
| Engine | 101 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 93 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 84 | |
| Tires | 63 |
All Dodge RAM 3500 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V-398 | May 27, 2021 | 2012 | Wheels | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. |
| 19V-018 | Jan 15, 2019 | 2010 | Do not driveAir Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. |
| 18V-021 | Jan 9, 2018 | 2010 | Do not driveAir Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama… |
| 17V-824 | Dec 21, 2017 | 2012 | Equipment | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. |
| 17V-821 | Dec 20, 2017 | 2010–2012 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and… |
| 16V-947 | Dec 22, 2016 | 2010 | Do not driveAir Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen vehicles manufactured January 17, 2007, to December 18, 2008, and 2010 RAM 3500 cab chassis manufactured September 25, 2009, to… |
| 16V-739 | Oct 13, 2016 | 2010–2012 | Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles, 2007-2013 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2013 RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles. |
| 16V-352 | May 24, 2016 | 2006–2010 | Do not driveAir Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. |
| 15V-459 | Jul 22, 2015 | 2012 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2011, to October 7, 2014, and equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center… |
| 15V-313 | May 26, 2015 | 2006–2009 | Do not driveAir Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010… |
| 15V-312 | May 26, 2015 | 2003 | Do not driveAir Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2003 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured August 29, 2002, to July 25, 2003 to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator… |
| 14V-795 | Dec 16, 2014 | 2006–2007 | Electrical System | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Dakota, and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006 with manual transmissions. |
| 14V-770 | Dec 3, 2014 | 2004–2005 | Air Bags | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles… |
| 14V-635 | Oct 8, 2014 | 2010–2012 | Fuel System, Diesel, Engine and Engine Cooling | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to September 5, 2013. |
| 13V-529 | Nov 6, 2013 | 2008–2012 | Steering | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. |
| 13V-528 | Nov 6, 2013 | 2003–2008 | Steering | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks… |
| 13V-344 | Aug 6, 2013 | 2012 | Power Train | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 RAM 3500 trucks manufactured May 4, 2012, through August 7, 2012; and model year 2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured May 3, 2012, through August… |
| 11V-350 | Jul 6, 2011 | 2003–2011 | Steering | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 2500/3500 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 3500 cab chassis 4x2, manufactured from february 14… |
| 09V-434 | Nov 13, 2009 | 2007–2008 | Equipment | E-n-g mobile system is recalling certain model year 2008 chevrolet w5500, model year 2007-2009 dodge 3500, model year 2009 mighty mover, model year 2006-2009 ford e-250, e-350 and e-450, model year 2008-2009 gmc w4500… |
| 09V-005 | Jan 9, 2009 | 2008–2009 | Steering | Chrysler is recalling 32,782 my 2008-2009 dodge ram 2500, 3500 and 3500 cab chassis pickup trucks equipped with powers and sons steering linkage. |
| 08V-641 | Dec 5, 2008 | 2007–2008 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Chrysler is recalling 108,429 my 2007-2008 dodge ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with 6.7l diesel engines. |
| 08V-344 | Jul 28, 2008 | 2007–2008 | Trailer Hitches | Knapheide is recalling 108 my 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. |
| 07V-472 | Oct 9, 2007 | 2007 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain cab/chassis pickup trucks equipped with an optional 23 gallon fuel tank, the fuel tank straps were improperly manufactured and could separate. |
| 06V-380 | Oct 10, 2006 | 2006–2007 | Visibility | Certain trucks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 06V-341 | Sep 7, 2006 | 2007 | Power Train | On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the… |
| 06V-073 | Mar 9, 2006 | 2006 | Exterior Lighting | Certain trucks equipped with dual rear wheels fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 06V-038 | Feb 9, 2006 | 2006 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel antilock brake systems (Abs), the ABS electronic control unit (Ecu) may cause a loss of front to rear brake balance, and the rear brakes could lock up prematurely during… |
| 05V-462 | Oct 6, 2005 | 2003–2005 | Power Train | On certain pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines and automatic transmissions, in an attempt to exit the vehicle quickly without shutting off the engine and removing the key, the driver may inadvertently leave the… |
| 03V-212 | Jun 5, 2003 | 2003 | Wheels | Certain heavy duty pickup trucks, the aluminum wheels may have excessive porosity in the center hub area which can cause a wheel to crack. |
| 03V-033 | Feb 5, 2003 | 2003 | Vehicle Speed Control | Certain pickup trucks, equipped with cummins diesel engines and manual transmissions, may experience an elevated idle speed after extended cruise control use. |
| 01V-153 | May 8, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Air Bags | Vehicle description: pickup trucks. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Dodge RAM 3500?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2012 Dodge RAM 3500 has the most reports (366). Check the 2012 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Dodge RAM 3500 have?
NHTSA lists 31 safety recalls covering Dodge RAM 3500 model years 2000–2001, 2003–2012.
What are the most common Dodge RAM 3500 problems?
Owners report steering, air bags, suspension problems most often.