2024 Ram 3500: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
40
Complaints
2
Recalls
4
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
4
Injuries
135.0
Severity index
Severity index 135.0 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 67 2024 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2024 Ram 3500 ranks 10 of 67 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 85% of its model-year peers. See the full 2024 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | 25.0% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 10 | 25.0% |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 | 15.0% |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 12.5% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | 12.5% |
| ENGINE | 5 | 12.5% |
| TIRES | 3 | 7.5% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | 7.5% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 10 of 40 complaints (25.0%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 17 |
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V799000 | 28/11/2023 | STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE | 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. The steering column control module may cause the high beams to activate when the turn signal is used or activa |
| 24V199000 | 14/03/2024 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE | 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 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.