RAM 3500 problems and recalls by year

2,356 owner complaints since 2005, most for the 2018 (805); 62 recalls, 13 investigations.

By model year

3500 by model year
Year	Complaints	Recalls	Most-reported system
2026	27	4	Electrical system
2025	43	5	Electrical system
2024	45	2	Service brakes
2023	17	5	Electrical system
2022	190	12	Power train
2021	62	9	Electrical system
2020	116	11	Fuel/propulsion system
2019	137	14	Fuel system, diesel
2018	805	10	Service brakes
2017	313	12	Service brakes
2016	134	14	Steering
2015	137	14	Power train
2014	202	15	Steering
2013	115	16	Steering
2012	0	0
2011	0	0
2010	0	0
2009	3	2	Power train
2008	4	1	Steering
2007	6	1	Electrical system

Years with 100+ complaints

2022 3500: 190 complaints

4 crashes, 5 fires, 7 injuries · 25V765000, 24V436000, 24V415000, 23V654000, 23V060000, 22V904000, 22V835000, 22V642000, 22V407000, 22V140000, 21V925000, 21V798000

2022 3500, 190 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Power train	113	17,000
Electrical system	23	15,000
Engine	23	35,000
Unknown or other	16	—
Fuel/propulsion system	14	—
Power train › Automatic transmission	10	16,000
Service brakes	10	—
Steering	7	42,000

2020 3500: 116 complaints

6 crashes, 7 fires, 4 injuries · 22V904000, 22V835000, 22V140000, 22V035000, 21V880000, 21V439000, 21V398000, 20V191000, 20V511000, 20V207000, 20V043000

2020 3500, 116 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Fuel/propulsion system	33	7,000
Engine	27	30,000
Fuel system, diesel	21	30,000
Power train	11	75,000
Electrical system	7	213,000
Service brakes	7	—
Steering	7	3,200
Unknown or other	6	—

2019 3500: 137 complaints

12 crashes, 5 fires, 9 injuries · 25V824000, 25V010000, 22V904000, 22V140000, 22V035000, 21V880000, 21V439000, 21V398000, 20V191000, 20V511000, 20V207000, 20V043000, 19V635000, 19V498000

2019 3500, 137 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Fuel system, diesel	25	97,000
Engine	22	75,000
Fuel/propulsion system	22	27,000
Electrical system	19	55,000
Power train	18	22,000
Service brakes	8	23,000
Structure › Body	8	5,000
Suspension	6	5,000

2018 3500: 805 complaints

16 crashes, 2 fires, 6 injuries, 1 death · 25V592000, 25V010000, 24V896000, 21V398000, 19V347000, 19V021000, 18V398000, 18V332000, 18V100000, 17V824000

2018 3500, 805 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Service brakes	501	29,000
Electrical system	132	42,000
Service brakes, hydraulic	131	60,000
Vehicle speed control	100	26,092
Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking	40	—
Unknown or other	37	34,000
Steering	33	17,640
Forward collision avoidance › Adaptive cruise control	23	161,000

2017 3500: 313 complaints

9 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries · 25V010000, 24V896000, 21V398000, 19V347000, 19V021000, 18V486000, 18V332000, 18V100000, 17V824000, 17V821000, 17V562000, 17V499000

2017 3500, 313 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Service brakes	143	15,000
Service brakes, hydraulic	40	69,000
Electrical system	30	30,000
Engine	28	31,600
Vehicle speed control	28	32,000
Power train	26	15,300
Wheels	19	17,199
Steering	18	46,362

2016 3500: 134 complaints

12 crashes, 5 fires, 6 injuries · 25V010000, 21V632000, 21V398000, 19V347000, 19V021000, 18V486000, 18V332000, 17V824000, 17V821000, 17V562000, 17V499000, 17V302000, 16V495000, 15V592000

2016 3500, 134 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Steering	28	59,650
Engine	21	24,000
Wheels	21	18,700
Power train	19	20,799
Unknown or other	16	24,000
Service brakes	11	6,554
Suspension	10	37,000
Electrical system	9	9,000

2015 3500: 137 complaints

3 crashes, 5 fires, 1 injury · 21V632000, 21V398000, 19V347000, 19V021000, 18V486000, 18V332000, 17V824000, 17V821000, 17V562000, 17V499000, 17V302000, 16V559000, 15V461000, 15V460000

2015 3500, 137 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Power train	31	25,000
Engine	28	36,500
Service brakes	24	17,283
Steering	22	30,121
Electrical system	19	50,000
Suspension	17	41,000
Unknown or other	14	36,500
Wheels	13	28,000

2014 3500: 202 complaints

9 crashes, 7 fires, 9 injuries · 21V398000, 19V347000, 19V021000, 18V332000, 17V824000, 17V821000, 17V562000, 17V499000, 17V302000, 15V541000, 15V461000, 15V459000, 15V460000, 14V635000, 13V486000

2014 3500, 202 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Steering	41	35,000
Power train	39	30,000
Suspension	31	23,000
Engine	29	29,000
Electrical system	25	40,000
Fuel/propulsion system	18	40,000
Unknown or other	18	97,000
Wheels	18	48,900

2013 3500: 115 complaints

4 crashes, 7 fires, 2 injuries, 1 death · 21V398000, 19V347000, 19V021000, 17V824000, 17V821000, 17V562000, 17V499000, 16V739000, 15V541000, 15V461000, 15V459000, 15V460000, 14V635000, 13V237000, 13V240000, 13V122000

2013 3500, 115 complaints
Component	Complaints	Median miles
Steering	38	52,000
Engine	27	37,650
Suspension	17	53,000
Electrical system	15	24,000
Fuel/propulsion system	15	13,000
Vehicle speed control	15	21,000
Power train	11	13,500
Unknown or other	8	50,000

62 recall campaigns since 2005

June 10, 2021 · 21V439000 · 2019–2020 · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Oil/lubrication

The engine calibration software may not warn about low oil volume.

Remedy: Dealers will update the engine calibration software, free of charge.
May 27, 2021 · 21V398000 · 2013–2021 · Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation.

Remedy: Dealers will update the torque specification in the owner's manual and other published service documents.
August 27, 2020 · 20V511000 · 2019–2020 · Electrical system › Software; Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Oil/lubrication

Inadequate warmup protection can cause a lack of oil film on the engine connecting rod bearings while the engine is reaching operating temperature.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the engine calibration software to enhance the engine warm up protection, free of charge.
July 1, 2016 · 16V495000 · 2016 · Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)

The transfer case may have been manufactured with a misshapen main output shaft, creating voids that may cause a shaft fracture.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer case, free of charge.

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RAM 1500: 26V225000 (2025–2026, electrical system); 26V059000 (2025–2026, electrical system); 25V824000 (2019, air bags); 25V826000 (2025–2026, electrical system); 25V765000 (2021–2022, air bags); 25V592000 (2018, air bags); 25V010000 (2016–2019, air bags); 24V413000 (2023, power train); 23V799000 (2023–2024, exterior lighting); 23V654000 (2022–2023, back over prevention); 22V904000 (2019–2022, structure); 22V407000 (2022, back over prevention); 21V925000 (2021–2022, air bags); 21V632000 (2015–2016, air bags); 19V347000 (2013–2018, latches/locks/linkages); 18V486000 (2015–2017, latches/locks/linkages); 18V398000 (2018, back over prevention); 18V100000 (2017–2018, power train); 17V824000 (2013–2018, equipment); 17V821000 (2013–2017, power train); 17V302000 (2014–2016, air bags); 15V459000 (2013–2014, air bags); 15V460000 (2013–2015, air bags); 13V486000 (2014, electrical system); 13V237000 (2013, exterior lighting)
RAM 2500: 25V882000 (2025, air bags); 25V530000 (2026, electrical system); 25V297000 (2025, electrical system); 24V896000 (2017–2018, service brakes, hydraulic); 23V060000 (2021–2023, electrical system); 22V835000 (2020–2022, power train); 22V642000 (2022, engine and engine cooling); 22V035000 (2019–2020, visibility); 21V880000 (2019–2020, fuel system, diesel); 21V798000 (2021–2022, electrical system); 21V163000 (2021, electrical system); 20V207000 (2019–2020, structure); 20V043000 (2019–2020, power train); 19V635000 (2019, service brakes, hydraulic); 19V498000 (2019, fuel system, diesel); 19V021000 (2013–2018, steering); 17V562000 (2013–2017, engine and engine cooling); 17V499000 (2013–2017, wheels); 16V739000 (2007–2009, 2013, electrical system); 16V559000 (2015, steering); 15V592000 (2016, electrical system); 15V541000 (2013–2014, steering); 14V635000 (2013–2014, engine and engine cooling); 13V240000 (2013, exterior lighting); 13V122000 (2013, engine and engine cooling)
Jeep Grand Cherokee: 24V436000 (2022, back over prevention); 24V199000 (2023–2024, air bags); 20V191000 (2019–2020, back over prevention); 18V332000 (2014–2018, electrical system); 15V461000 (2013–2015, equipment)
Dodge Durango: 24V415000 (2022, electronic stability control (esc)); 22V140000 (2019–2022, electronic stability control (esc))
Jeep Wrangler: 18V021000 (2009, air bags)

Defect investigations

5 of 13 open.

Investigations naming the 3500
Investigation	Years	Opened	Subject	Status
PE26002	2022	March 2, 2026	Loss of Power Steering Assist	Open
RQ25003	2013–2018	July 3, 2025	Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure	Open
PE24009	2022	March 27, 2024	2022 RAM Transmission Snap Ring Failure	Open
EA23001	2019–2021	March 17, 2023	High pressure fuel pump failure	Open
EA21002	2009	September 17, 2021	Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture	Open
PE22012	2017–2018	November 28, 2022	Loss of Brake Performance	Closed
PE21021	2019–2020	October 14, 2021	High pressure fuel pump failure	Closed
EA19004	2014–2018	December 1, 2019	Steering loss due to linkage separation	Closed
PE18016	2013–2018	December 17, 2018	Steering loss due to linkage separation	Closed
RQ15004	2013–2015	July 24, 2015	Software security vulnerability	Closed
AQ14003	2010–2012	October 20, 2014	Chrysler's execution of 13V-528 & 529	Closed
DP14004	2010–2012	September 25, 2014	Totally Integrated Power Module Failure	Closed
PE11009	2010	April 4, 2011	Outer Tie Rod Failure	Closed

Complaints are unverified owner reports, and a recall names a model year, not a car: for one car, decode its VIN here or look it up at NHTSA. RAM models.

Data: NHTSA, October 17, 2026.