2024 Ram 3500: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 49 complaints
49
Total Complaints
700mi
Median Mileage
Service Brakes
Top Issue
6
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

46 25th Percentile
700 Median Mileage
8,800 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Service Brakes
9
Electrical System
6
Power Train
6
Unknown Or Other
5
Engine
5
Air Bags
3
Tires
2
Fuel/Propulsion System
2
Exterior Lighting
2
Exterior
1

Severity Assessment

6
Crashes
1
Fires
6
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"Truck wiring harness is rubbing against the front driver's side body mount, this is a known issue on these trucks, and causes the wiring harness to start rubbing, causing electrical failures, and may cause accidents. Others have stated this occurred to their truck before it reached 50,000 miles. I j..."
"The contact owns a 2024 Ram 3500 equipped with Nexen Tires, Tire Line: Roadian HTX RH5, Tire Size: LT235/80/R17, DOT Number: 8EX6CMFR2223. The contact stated while driving approximately 65-70 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound and felt the steering wheel vibrate. The contact pulled over to the..."
"My new truck lost power on highway. Parking position didn't hold the car from movement. My car didn't drive forward and rear. Dealership said that its transfer case issue."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

TX: 8 GA: 5 CA: 4 AZ: 3 AR: 3 MO: 3 NJ: 3 CO: 3 OH: 2 NC: 2

Ram 3500 — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
20102145
20131825
201430115
20152043
201617517
201741411
2018108120
201917613
20201548
2021860
20222326
2025490
2026220

Active Recalls (2)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Steering Control Module
Campaign 23V799000 | 28/11/2023
Turn signals and/or high beams that do not function as intended may cause confusion or reduced visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the steering column control module (SCCM) software, and inspect and replace the module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this rec
Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette
Campaign 24V199000 | 14/03/2024
An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024 through June 20, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 14B, 33B

Extend Your Brake Life

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

  • Replace brake pads before they wear to the metal — rotors cost 3x more
  • Flush brake fluid every 2-3 years regardless of mileage
  • Don't ride the brakes downhill — use engine braking
  • Address any grinding, pulsing, or pulling immediately
  • Have brakes inspected during every tire rotation

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28