Ram 3500 recalls and problems
62 recalls and 2,371 owner complaints for 17 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
62
Complaints
2,371
Crashes reported
82
Fires reported
49
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Ram 3500 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 3500 | 4 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 3500 | 5 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 3500 | 2 | 46 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 3500 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 3500 | 12 | 191 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 3500 | 9 | 63 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 3500 | 11 | 116 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 3500 | 14 | 138 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 3500 | 10 | 810 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 3500 | 12 | 317 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 3500 | 14 | 134 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 3500 | 14 | 137 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 3500 | 15 | 202 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 3500 | 16 | 115 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 3500 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 3500 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 3500 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Ram 3500 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 768 | |
| Electrical System | 379 | |
| Power Train | 340 | |
| Engine | 247 | |
| Steering | 214 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 198 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 198 | |
| Unknown or Other | 167 | |
| Wheels | 135 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 128 |
All Ram 3500 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-225 | Apr 9, 2026 | 2025–2026 | Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. |
| 26V-059 | Feb 2, 2026 | 2025–2026 | Exterior Lighting, Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee… |
| 25V-882 | Dec 18, 2025 | 2025 | Air Bags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 2500 Pickup, 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis trucks. |
| 25V-826 | Dec 1, 2025 | 2025–2026 | Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Ram Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. |
| 25V-824 | Dec 1, 2025 | 2019 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles. |
| 25V-765 | Nov 6, 2025 | 2021–2022 | Steering, Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram 4500, and Ram 5500 vehicles. |
| 25V-592 | Sep 11, 2025 | 2018 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles. |
| 25V-530 | Aug 18, 2025 | 2026 | Service Brakes, Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2500, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. |
| 25V-297 | May 8, 2025 | 2025 | Electrical System, Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles equipped with a 3.5" cluster and column shifter. |
| 25V-010 | Jan 16, 2025 | 2016–2019 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. |
| 24V-896 | Nov 27, 2024 | 2017–2018 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. |
| 24V-436 | Jun 13, 2024 | 2022 | Back Over Prevention | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer… |
| 24V-413 | Jun 6, 2024 | 2023 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. |
| 24V-415 | Jun 6, 2024 | 2022 | Service Brakes, Air, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Durango and Ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles. |
| 24V-199 | Mar 14, 2024 | 2023–2024 | Air Bags, Steering | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500… |
| 23V-799 | Nov 28, 2023 | 2023–2024 | Steering, Exterior Lighting | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 3500 Classic, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2023-2024 Ram 2500, 4500/5500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 3500 vehicles. |
| 23V-654 | Sep 28, 2023 | 2022–2023 | Back Over Prevention | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ram 1500, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and 2022-2024 Ram 2500 vehicles. |
| 23V-060 | Feb 9, 2023 | 2021–2023 | Park outsideElectrical System | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, and 4500, 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. |
| 22V-904 | Dec 8, 2022 | 2019–2022 | Structure | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. |
| 22V-835 | Nov 10, 2022 | 2020–2022 | Power Train | FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. |
| 22V-642 | Aug 26, 2022 | 2022 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 2500, and 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel engines. |
| 22V-407 | Jun 9, 2022 | 2022 | Back Over Prevention | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, 2500 pickup trucks, and 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. |
| 22V-140 | Mar 10, 2022 | 2019–2022 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. |
| 22V-035 | Jan 27, 2022 | 2019–2020 | Visibility | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, 5500 Cab Chassis and 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than… |
| 21V-925 | Nov 24, 2021 | 2021–2022 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and 2021 Ram 1500 Classic pickup trucks. |
| 21V-880 | Nov 12, 2021 | 2019–2020 | Fuel System, Diesel | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. |
| 21V-798 | Oct 14, 2021 | 2021–2022 | Park outsideElectrical System | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 3500, 2500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. |
| 21V-632 | Aug 12, 2021 | 2015–2016 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. |
| 21V-439 | Jun 10, 2021 | 2019–2020 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine. |
| 21V-398 | May 27, 2021 | 2013–2021 | Wheels | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. |
| 21V-163 | Mar 11, 2021 | 2021 | Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 2500, 3500, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. |
| 20V-191 | Sep 10, 2020 | 2019–2020 | Back Over Prevention | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and… |
| 20V-511 | Aug 27, 2020 | 2019–2020 | Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 cab chassis built with a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine. |
| 20V-207 | Apr 9, 2020 | 2019–2020 | Structure | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 Pick-up trucks equipped with an accessory bed step. |
| 20V-043 | Jan 24, 2020 | 2019–2020 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 Pickup vehicles equipped with six-speed automatic (68RFE) transmissions. |
| 19V-635 | Aug 29, 2019 | 2019 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 2500, 3500 and 3500 Cab Chassis trucks. |
| 19V-498 | Jun 27, 2019 | 2019 | Fuel System, Diesel | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with diesel engines. |
| 19V-347 | May 9, 2019 | 2013–2018 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. |
| 19V-021 | Jan 25, 2019 | 2013–2018 | Steering | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 3500 and 2014-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles. |
| 18V-486 | Jul 27, 2018 | 2015–2017 | Latches/Locks/Linkages, Structure | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot, 7 inch or 6 foot, 4 inch bed. |
| 18V-398 | Jun 14, 2018 | 2018 | Back Over Prevention | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey and RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. |
| 18V-332 | May 17, 2018 | 2014–2018 | Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and… |
| 18V-100 | Feb 8, 2018 | 2017–2018 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 RAM 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, all equipped with a column shifter. |
| 18V-021 | Jan 9, 2018 | 2009 | 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 | 2013–2018 | 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 | 2013–2017 | 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… |
| 17V-562 | Sep 12, 2017 | 2013–2017 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines that have Concentric-brand water… |
| 17V-499 | Aug 10, 2017 | 2013–2017 | Wheels | Streetcar ORV LLC, dba American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks, modified by AEV to be equipped with cast aluminum Katla 8.5" road wheels. |
| 17V-302 | May 9, 2017 | 2014–2016 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. |
| 16V-739 | Oct 13, 2016 | 2007–2009, 2013 | 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-559 | Jul 26, 2016 | 2015 | Steering | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 RAM 2500 trucks, and RAM 3500 trucks and cab chassis. |
| 16V-495 | Jul 1, 2016 | 2016 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 3500 trucks manufactured July 24, 2015, through January 7, 2016, and 2016 Ram 4500/5500 trucks manufactured July 24, 2015, through October 8, 2015. |
| 15V-592 | Sep 23, 2015 | 2016 | Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis and 4500/5500 Cab Chassis trucks manufactured July 31, 2015, to August 13, 2015 and equipped with a 6.7L Cummins Diesel engine. |
| 15V-541 | Aug 26, 2015 | 2013–2014 | Steering | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram 2500 trucks and 2013-2014 Ram 3500 trucks and cab chassis manufactured October 9, 2012, to July 29, 2014. |
| 15V-461 | Jul 23, 2015 | 2013–2015 | Equipment | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and… |
| 15V-460 | Jul 22, 2015 | 2013–2015 | Air Bags, Seat Belts | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured June 20, 2012, to January 26, 2015. |
| 15V-459 | Jul 22, 2015 | 2013–2014 | 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… |
| 14V-635 | Oct 8, 2014 | 2013–2014 | 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-486 | Oct 17, 2013 | 2014 | Electrical System | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured July 1, 2013, through August 22, 2013. |
| 13V-237 | Jun 4, 2013 | 2013 | Exterior Lighting | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured September 9, 2012, through March 5, 2013 and equipped with optional premium tail lamps. |
| 13V-240 | Jun 4, 2013 | 2013 | Exterior Lighting | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks manufactured January 7, 2013, through February 28, 2013 and equipped with optional premium headlamps. |
| 13V-122 | Apr 3, 2013 | 2013 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks manufactured January 7, 2013, through March 6, 2013. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Ram 3500?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2018 Ram 3500 has the most reports (810). Check the 2018 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Ram 3500 have?
NHTSA lists 62 safety recalls covering Ram 3500 model years 2007–2009, 2013–2026.
What are the most common Ram 3500 problems?
Owners report service brakes, electrical system, power train problems most often.