Dodge Ram 3500 problems by year
3,067 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 22 Dodge Ram 3500 model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Most complained | 365 | 8 | Steering | |
| 2011 | 223 | 5 | Steering | |
| 2010 | 150 | 9 | Steering | |
| 2009 | 105 | 5 | Steering | |
| 2008 | 173 | 9 | Steering | |
| 2007 | 210 | 11 | Steering | |
| 2006 | 257 | 8 | Steering | |
| 2005 | 196 | 4 | Steering | |
| 2004 | 214 | 4 | Power Train | |
| 2003 Most complained | 286 | 6 | Air Bags | |
| 2002 | 44 | 0 | Structure | |
| 2001 | 130 | 1 | Structure | |
| 2000 | 58 | 1 | Suspension | |
| 1999 | 104 | 0 | Power Train | |
| 1998 | 105 | 0 | Power Train | |
| 1997 | 125 | 0 | Power Train | |
| 1996 | 124 | 0 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1995 | 108 | 0 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1994 | 70 | 0 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1993 Fewer complaints | 20 | 0 | Exterior Lighting | |
| 1992 Fewer complaints | 10 | 0 | — | |
| 1991 Fewer complaints | 4 | 0 | — |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Dodge.