2024 RAM 3500 problems & reliability
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 RAM 3500, alongside 2 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
4 complaints report injuries (4 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 10 | 25% |
| Service Brakes → | 10 | 25% |
| Power Train | 6 | 15% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 13% |
| Engine | 5 | 13% |
| Unknown OR Other | 5 | 13% |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 8% |
| Tires | 3 | 8% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 5% |
| Steering | 2 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 19 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“The truck is in for its second front end alignment. I bought it brand new in October 2024 and it has about 43000 miles on it. I'm concerned for my family's safety. If it is going out of alignment this often, I don't feel safe driving it. The dealership has no explanation of why its going out so fast. I know I'm not…”
Suspension · filed Jul 20, 2026
“Loss of various systems while towing 14,000# trailer in hilly terrain. Loss of trailer brakes caused diminished control on the vehicle. * 4WD System Temporarily Unavailable * Service Antilock Brake System * Service Electronic Stability Control * Service Trailer Brake System The issue was previously repaired 3x. The…”
Service Brakes · filed Jul 10, 2026
“The contact owns a 2024 Ram 3500 equipped with Weigh Safe Trailer Heavy Duty Transfer Hitch Model, Serial Number: (Unknown), also known as the Heavy-Duty Weight Distribution Hitch, True Tow Distribution Hitch Heavy Weight. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, an aluminum pin sheared off, causing…”
Trailer Hitches · filed Jun 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
293 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2024 RAM 3500. The 10 most recent:
Sensor - turbocharger speed
113744 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2026
Sensor - turbocharger speed
113742 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2026
Air Handling Performance Test (APT) Availability In wiTECH Technicians may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic…
08-272-26 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 17, 2026
Air Handling Performance Test (APT) Availability In wiTECH Technicians may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic…
08-272-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 11, 2026
INJECTOR - FUEL
113293 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 8, 2026
INJECTOR - FUEL
113292 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 8, 2026
CORE – HEATER
113276 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 6, 2026
CORE – HEATER
113277 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 6, 2026
Front Fog Lamp RT 1) If the lamp contains moisture, do not replace it immediately. Turn the fog lamp on for one hour and inspect it afterward. Refer to 23-008-25 Rev.A. Exterior Front Lamps Condensation Clearing…
9100803 Rev 3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 6, 2026
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
S2508000025 REV. B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 6, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2024 RAM 3500 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2024 RAM 3500?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.