Dodge Ram 3500 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
37 recalls found for the Dodge Ram 3500 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 3,084 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 | 9 | 366 |
| 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 | 5 | 225 |
| 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 | 9 | 150 |
| 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 | 5 | 105 |
| 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 | 11 | 173 |
| 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 | 14 | 210 |
| 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 | 11 | 257 |
| 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 | 7 | 196 |
| 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 | 7 | 214 |
| 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 | 9 | 286 |
| 2002 Dodge Ram 3500 | 1 | 44 |
| 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 | 1 | 130 |
| 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 | 1 | 58 |
| 1999 Dodge Ram 3500 | 1 | 104 |
| 1998 Dodge Ram 3500 | 1 | 105 |
| 1997 Dodge Ram 3500 | 1 | 125 |
| 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 | 1 | 124 |
| 1995 Dodge Ram 3500 | 1 | 108 |
| 1994 Dodge Ram 3500 | 1 | 70 |
| 1993 Dodge Ram 3500 | 0 | 20 |
| 1992 Dodge Ram 3500 | 0 | 10 |
| 1991 Dodge Ram 3500 | 0 | 4 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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Newest Dodge Ram 3500 recalls
- May 27, 202121V398000Wheels447,985 vehiclesRam 3500, Ram 4500 and 4 more models
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…
- Jan 15, 201919V018000Air bags1,413,222 vehiclesJeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300 and 6 more models
Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Do not drive until repaired
- Jan 9, 201818V021000Air bags328,177 vehiclesChrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and 12 more models
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after…
Do not drive until repaired
- Dec 21, 201717V824000Equipment61,791 vehiclesRam 2500, Ram 3500 and 21 more models
A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf.
- Dec 20, 201717V821000Power train1,482,874 vehiclesRam 1500, Ram 2500 and 8 more models
Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position.
- Dec 22, 201616V947000Air bags12,691 vehiclesChrysler Aspen, Dodge Durango and 2 more models
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Do not drive until repaired
- Oct 13, 201616V739000Electrical system74,811 vehiclesRam 3500, Dodge Charger Police and 8 more models
The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail.
- May 24, 201616V352000Air bags4,648,270 vehiclesChrysler 300, Dodge Charger and 15 more models
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant.
Do not drive until repaired