RAM 3500 problems by year
2,264 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 17 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 4 | Electrical System | |
| 2025 | 35 | 5 | Electrical System | |
| 2024 | 40 | 2 | Electrical System | |
| 2023 Fewer complaints | 17 | 5 | — | |
| 2022 | 187 | 12 | Power Train | |
| 2021 | 62 | 9 | Electrical System | |
| 2020 | 112 | 11 | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2019 | 134 | 14 | Fuel System, Diesel | |
| 2018 Most complained | 784 | 10 | Service Brakes | |
| 2017 Most complained | 303 | 12 | Service Brakes | |
| 2016 | 133 | 14 | Steering | |
| 2015 | 136 | 14 | Power Train | |
| 2014 | 202 | 15 | Steering | |
| 2013 | 114 | 16 | Steering | |
| 2009 Fewer complaints | 3 | 2 | — | |
| 2008 Fewer complaints | 4 | 1 | — | |
| 2007 Fewer complaints | 6 | 1 | — |
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 RAM.