Major Problems with Dodge Ram 3500 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Best and Worst Years for Dodge Ram 3500

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Model Year	Complaints
2010 Ram 3500	20
2009 Ram 3500	100
2008 Ram 3500	168
2007 Ram 3500	205
2006 Ram 3500	254
2005 Ram 3500	183
2004 Ram 3500	209
2003 Ram 3500	283
2002 Ram 3500	43
2001 Ram 3500	128
2000 Ram 3500	58
1999 Ram 3500	103

Worst 3 Dodge Ram 3500 complaints

2001 Dodge Ram 3500 SEATS Victims: 14

2004 Dodge Ram 3500 HEADLIGHTS Victims: 3 Mileage: 68583 miles

2000 Dodge Ram 3500 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Victims: 3 Mileage: 48000 miles

Browse Dodge Ram 3500 complaints by category

Problems with STEERING, AIR BAGS and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Ram 3500 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
STEERING my husband and i totaled our 2010 dodge ram 3500 less than 24 hrs after pick up the truck from...	444 ~ 59854 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated and remained...	257 ~ 19266 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owned a 2010 dodge ram 2500. while the vehicle was moving smoke appeared and the vehicle caught...	128 ~ 96459 miles
SUSPENSION while driving home from work one evening my truck started making the most awful grinding sound coming from the front...	120 ~ 78247 miles
STRUCTURE driving down road at 55mph road curved to the left and the front end started shaking so violently that the...	91 ~ 79354 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the transmission lost all forward gears while climbing up lost trail pass on us 93 in montana. i was towed...	90 ~ 18794 miles
POWER TRAIN while my dealership has taken care of my 3 issues here i want to let folks know: front end steering....	67 ~ 82519 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER similar to online reports of past dodge ram truck "death wobble " truck wobbles and shakes dangerously despite numerous fixes...	58 ~ 74420 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the wipers quit working then the blinkers and the high and low on the headlights. *tr...	56 ~ 91925 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. while driving 60 mph the contact was informed by other motorists that...	45 ~ 72349 miles
ENGINE my husband and i totaled our 2010 dodge ram 3500 less than 24 hrs after pick up the truck from...	42 ~ 110597 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. while driving between 50-70 mph the front end of the vehicle began...	42 ~ 45854 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING dodge 3500 recall #09v00500 steering linkages/tie rod assembly. swift dodge 4318 chile road davis ca informed me in august 09...	39 ~ 61211 miles
TIRES while driving at highway speed with a p/u camper on my 1 ton p/u. the right rear tire came apart...	36 ~ 53571 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE 8-7-2010 traveling e/b hwy 26 at 55 mph near manning or. just passing roadside fruit stand heard pop truck pulled...	36 ~ 57868 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i own a 2008 3500 diesel megacab dually . i was driving along i-70 in colorado at about the speed...	30 ~ 67354 miles
SERVICE BRAKES my husband and i totaled our 2010 dodge ram 3500 less than 24 hrs after pick up the truck from...	29 ~ 88744 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph the window...	28 ~ 126460 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. no occupants were in the vehicle nor the key in the...	23 ~ 59138 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my truck has a serious problem with the exhaust plugging up. it almost got me in a serious accident when...	21 ~ 34733 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500 equipped with general ameritrac tires size: 235/80/ r17 (n/a). the contact...	20 ~ 50014 miles
VISIBILITY 8/6/2010 4:30 pm cedartown ga storm approaching and rain begins. windshield wipers will only work in slow speed. blade speed	19 ~ 70072 miles
WHEELS while driving home from work one evening my truck started making the most awful grinding sound coming from the front...	18 ~ 96840 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES sidewall seperation/failure of front axle tires. so far 3 bf goodrich tires supplied by dodge have failed....	18 ~ 7106 miles
DIESEL > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING twice while pushing the accelerator pedal the diesel engine went full throttle on its own and would not stop. the...	18 ~ 38742 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC front brakes do not work when first applied. brake dust is constantly coming off. tires have been red since i...	17 ~ 55979 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 3500. while driving approximate 40 mph the engine warning indicator illuminated and...	16 ~ 46323 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2011 (na) dodge ram 3500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v635000 (engine...	15 ~ 88766 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. while driving 65 mph the steering wheel locked up and caused the...	15 ~ 55083 miles
EQUIPMENT while reverse parking in the driveway my dodge ram 3500 2009 model i heard a loud noise and i lost...	13 ~ 53300 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT load clunking noise from front axle and noticable instabillity in steering on bumpy roads that only started when the front...	13 ~ 46932 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC abs brakes locked up driving on freeway. intermittenttly blinking off and on @ instrumrnt panel. *nm...	12 ~ 7996 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500 . the contact stated while driving down a hill at approximately...	10 ~ 23360 miles
SEAT BELTS this problem cross multiple years of the dodge ram 2500-3500 series of pickups. the front seat belts have an overactive...	10 ~ 102058 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY the wipers quit working then the blinkers and the high and low on the headlights. *tr...	10 ~ 64124 miles
SEATS motor under driver side power seat heated up to the point there was a strong burning odor in the vehicle.	10 ~ 44845 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle is 2008 dodge ram 3500 4x4 pickup truck with 6.7l diesel engine. i was driving down hill on slippery...	10 ~ 16676 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* - the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram megacab 3500. the left turn signal wasa not functioning. the current	9 ~ 58667 miles
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING dt: consumer stated steering box malfunctioned. when turning the wheel it didn't turn straighten back up on its own. consumer...	9 ~ 15511 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT had upper ball joints replace on my truck on 12-12-2014 passed vermont inspection in june of 2015 took truck in...	8 ~ 46737 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph steering failed causing...	8 ~ 39682 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN i have has three clutches go out on my 1 ton dodge dually in less than 3 000 miles in...	8 ~ 70245 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i purchased a new 2007 dodge 3500 that started to fail in many areas of the vehicle before the 10...	7 ~ 80967 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500 megacab. while driving approximately 40 mph the vehicle began to make loud...	7 ~ 124785 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i was driving my pickup in my driveway and had to place the vehicle in park and exit the vehicle...	7 ~ 21509 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle stalled inadvertently. vehicle could be driven at any speed and this defect could occur. *ak...	7 ~ 74242 miles
TRAILER HITCHES when the trailer was used it bent the main springs which supported both the truck and trailer in the opposite	7 ~ 96451 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500 quad cab. while the vehicle was parked the contact noticed smoke...	6 ~ 66684 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL on three different occasions the tipm has failed on this truck. the first time the vehicle was under warranty. second...	6 ~ 128769 miles
LINKAGES > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. the contact states that when he switches the turn signal to the...	6 ~ 70551 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM if you use your 2006 dodge ram truck for towing a trailer there is a totally integrated power module (tpim)...	6 ~ 7500 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i purchased my truck in may 2006 since i bought the truck it has had a vibration on start ie...	6 ~ 37421 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY dt*: the contact stated the heating defrost door has become stuck disallowing the ability to heat defrost or cool the...	6 ~ 47333 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dt: the vehicle was parked and idling and without warning or occupancy of driver it popped from park to reverse...	6 ~ 11645 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING 2007 dodge 3500 lost steering power. consumer states that the vehicle was almost impossible to steer. mechanic determined that a...	5 ~ 15000 miles
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING turn signal switch will blink for the wrong side that was intended. signals will both flash at times as well.	5 ~ 57700 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: consumer stated the brake pads spit out of the driver's side front wheel. both front wheels were checked and...	5 ~ 54425 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vehicle has been to dealer a minimun of 8 times between sept and dec. 02. steering and brake problem have...	5
REAR > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. while driving 20 mph an abnormal noise was heard from the...	4 ~ 54000 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY unable to get repaired at layton hill dodge layton ut. *tr...	4 ~ 37500 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. while driving at approximately 45 mph the vehicle began to abnormally...	4 ~ 82683 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i purchased a new 2007 dodge 3500 that started to fail in many areas of the vehicle before the 10...	4 ~ 20375 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. while driving 60 mph the passenger side wheel locked up and caused...	4 ~ 104864 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING conditions: 45*f +/- heavy rain tornado warning in effect. 3:30pm my vehicle had it's headlights driving lights and windshield wipers...	4 ~ 127688 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM power distribution box underneath fuse box melts down and smokes excessively. problem comes without warning while driving. in a matter...	4 ~ 24500 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that his vehicle has been in the shop 4-5...	4 ~ 803 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY car maker produces an inferior product dodge mega cab vehicles have inferior blower motors connected to the a/c and heating...	4 ~ 109625 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dododge denied responding to several campaigns on my vehicle a 2006 3500 ram truck 1.abs brake sys. campaign id number:...	4 ~ 38500 miles
COLUMN > STEERING stripped bolt in upper steering colum cause steering to lock up causing crash into parked truck and building. *nm...	4 ~ 64975 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN when driving 50 mph the front differential failed causing the front wheels to lock up. the consumer had the vehicle	4 ~ 16250 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER loss of power check engine light comes on and all vehicle will do is idle(doesn't matter if you're doing 70mph...	4 ~ 60875 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2 year old brake pads with light use and less than 50% wear fell apart loosing partial braking ability. pad...	4 ~ 15000 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that the tipm computer failed to function properly...	3 ~ 95667 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE was changing oil on my 03 dodge ram 3500 and noticed the frame rail near cab mount on drivers side...	3 ~ 202000 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph there was smoke...	3 ~ 57402 miles
VALVE > TIRES repeated failure of tire valve stems resulting in flat tires. dealer stated that the valve stems are not sufficient quality...	3 ~ 6667 miles
SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. while driving approximately 25 mph and engaging the left turn signal it...	3 ~ 83087 miles
RIM > WHEELS i recently bought a 2008 dodge at power chrysler dodge phoenix arizona before i bought the vehicle the dealer had...	3 ~ 7135 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES safety issue. lack of key lock on passenger door. i got out of my vehicle without shifting to park. i...	3 ~ 46333 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge truck. the contact purchased an aluminum dominator alloy adapter plate which would allow him...	3
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. the vehicle emits black smoke when the accelerator pedal is depressed. while...	3 ~ 11016 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. on april 13 2007 at 1 100 miles the alternator failed and...	3 ~ 24667 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that the vehicle had two computers fail and was...	3 ~ 13417 miles
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt:the contact stated vehicle would not start on two occasions. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and the fuel...	3 ~ 62881 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS 2005 dodge 3500 extended cab 4x4 i stopped with a passenger in truck on level ground and placed it...	3
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS consumer used vehicle for long distance driving he took vehicle to dealer for regular maintenance. he was told that the...	3 ~ 20000 miles
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 3500. while driving above 30 mph the vehicle experienced severe shaking and...	2 ~ 101500 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that after shutting off the vehicle the interior...	2 ~ 92000 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. while driving at 55 mph the contact heard a noise and...	2 ~ 142000 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph the vehicle began...	2 ~ 88500 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge 3500. the contact stated that the air conditioner failed. the dealer inspected the...	2 ~ 55500 miles
UNIVERSAL JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN one of my tie rod ends just disintegrated while i was underway on smooth surface resulting in loss of steering....	2 ~ 12500 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. the contact saw a small puddle of fuel while the vehicle was...	2 ~ 87613 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. the exhaust manifold was cracking and caused the gasket to fail. exhaust...	2 ~ 188425 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. while driving 45 mph the vehicle's computer activates to clean the exhaust...	2 ~ 1700 miles
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN tl*- the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. while driving approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions a loud...	2 ~ 40120 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when the engine is running the dash lights and high beam indicator will flicker on and off. they turn on	2 ~ 90000 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that when he places the vehicle in reverse with...	2 ~ 5 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that the vehicle had two computers fail and was...	2 ~ 20001 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake system stays engaged after brake pedal has been released. brake pedal does not return to normal position must use...	2 ~ 15625 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE my 2004 ram 3500 has had extreme road/wind noise through the front driver/passenger door seals. this instance though not a...	2 ~ 48500 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY dt*: the contact stated while driving 60mph the rear window was rolled down which caused back pressure in the cab...	2 ~ 435 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING 2005 dodge ram 3500 on a couple of occasions power steering fluid had come out the cap of the pump....	2 ~ 74000 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt: consumer stated the brake pads spit out of the driver's side front wheel. both front wheels were checked and...	2
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES hood flew up on 2001 dodge ram truck on freeway at 65mph. windshield crushed unable to see road or other...	2 ~ 110000 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS at 1000 miles a 2005 ram started to squeak. after taking it to a dealer it was reported as a	2 ~ 556 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the consumer was on a long road trip when he noticed that the fuel was running low. the vehicle was...	2 ~ 43643 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN consumer complained about front driveshaft problem. it was causing the vehicle to vibrate while driving at highway speed. manufacturer was...	2 ~ 550 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 1999 dodge ram 3500. front end steering failure death wobble $550 repair ac evaporator $800 repair presently engine control module...	2 ~ 57500 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER without warning vehicle stalled causing the driver to drift to the side of the road. consumer stated that the fuel	2
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING when the headlights are switched from low beam to the high beam position headlights fail to function upon switching back...	2 ~ 35500 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT re: high intensity discharge (hid) headlights. hid's are often blinding both from oncoming traffic and from rear view mirrors. combine...	2 ~ 11000 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS the air bag light had stayed on flashed and chimed. the technician at the dealer stated that the air bags...	2 ~ 7000 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING while driving at 40mph steering wheel became tight. also when the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor	2
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2005 dodge ram 3500. consumer writes in regards to the integrated power module safety problems and driver airbag inflator recall...	1
INTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that after shutting off the vehicle the interior...	1 ~ 161000 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES the cable holding the spare tire in place broke. the spare fell of the truck the tire weights close to...	1 ~ 117000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that while traveling 58 mph steam emitted from...	1 ~ 68000 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that the rear driver and passenger doors malfunctioned....	1 ~ 120000 miles
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that the driver's side seat belt would not...	1 ~ 169000 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY approximate incident date is not accurate. the vehicle started with two lengthwise cracks years ago from windshield towards driver and...	1 ~ 60000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING no physical harm was caused but on my 2005 dodge p/u the a/c quit blowing cold and started making a...	1 ~ 62000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i own a 2008 3500 diesel megacab dually . i was driving along i-70 in colorado at about the speed...	1 ~ 44100 miles
BEAD > TIRES purchased (4) b.f. goodrich all-terrain t/a truck tires (lt305/65r17) in august 2007. took a trip to las vegas and noted...	1 ~ 9200 miles
HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2001 dodge ram 3500 diesel. consumer states problems with brakes *tgw the consumer noticed that each time he tried to...	1
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM most owners of multiple model year dodge ram 2500/3500 4x4 pickups have or will encounter front cv driveshaft failures u-joint...	1 ~ 56578 miles
SWITCH > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING unsure what caused the issue. the issue is the failure and or uncertain action of the turn signals as well...	1
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS i was utilizing my vehicle for a child safety installation class. during the class all three of the rear seating...	1 ~ 66500 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS electric seat fire safety fuse failed to blow. fuse block melted seat motor shorted out wiring harness burned into fire...	1 ~ 106000 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that the liftgate fails to operate. the light on...	1 ~ 806 miles
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated the antilock brakes would activate without warning. the dealer...	1 ~ 17000 miles
TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > GASOLINE > ENGINE 2006 dodge 3500 with shutter launch and turbo making loud noise. consumer stated the mechanic replaced the angle on the...	1
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY 2004 dodge 3500 truck front l/h wheel hub assy bearing came apart at 70 mph causing the truck to cross...	1 ~ 60000 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICES > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT tl*- the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 3500. the vehicle was serviced for recall 05v46200 concerning the power train...	1 ~ 52000 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated there was a burning smell coming from the steering column. the wiring harness to the steering...	1 ~ 64394 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM truck began having troubles running giving off black smoke intermittently and sometimes an engine shutter would be present. the vehicle...	1 ~ 5269 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle was parked the vehicle engaged into reverse gear. the vehicle was taken to...	1 ~ 14000 miles
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY dododge denied responding to several campaigns on my vehicle a 2006 3500 ram truck 1.abs brake sys. campaign id number:...	1
HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt: the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 3500 one ton. the warning lights kept coming on. the dashboard lights...	1 ~ 50000 miles
SWITCH > BACK UP LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING back up lights would only work when shifter held in reverse. eventually back up lights became inoperable. diagnosed by mechanic	1 ~ 10000 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION dt: contact stated while driving the front end shook uncontrollably. he took the vehicle to a dealership to have this...	1 ~ 119000 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT dt: contact stated while driving the front end shook uncontrollably. he took the vehicle to a dealership to have this...	1 ~ 119000 miles
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT dt: contact stated while driving the front end shook uncontrollably. he took the vehicle to a dealership to have this...	1 ~ 119000 miles
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN while driving 65 mph vehicle vibrated due to the ring rear and pinion of the rear axle shaft failure. consumer...	1 ~ 4000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY 1999 dodge ram 3500. front end steering failure death wobble $550 repair ac evaporator $800 repair presently engine control module...	1
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION consumer noticed that the vehicle shifted gears on it own. while the vehicle was parked it shifted into reverse. consumer...	1 ~ 1800 miles
NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY > AXLE > REAR 2003 dodge ram 3500. 76000 mile. rear axle seal leaking onto right rear emergency brake pads. loss of rear end...	1 ~ 76258 miles
DRUM > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS consumer had to replace front brakes rotors and rear drums every 6000-7000 miles. consumer did not do any hauling or...	1 ~ 60000 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN 2001 w3500 dodge 4-wheel drive front driver axle lockup. had input shaft failure occur during snow storm which caused the...	1 ~ 17500 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY the driver and passenger side doors have cracks in the bolt that holds the door unto the structure of the...	1
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the problem is in a 2002 dodge ram van still under the original warranty. i've had it in to the...	1
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN defective lift pump in motor - should be at 12% and dodge lowered the standard to 7% because they know	1 ~ 30000 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS vehicle was involved in a head on collision while driving at 25 mph. upon impact none of the frontal air	1 ~ 15000 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the air bag light had stayed on flashed and chimed. the technician at the dealer stated that the air bags...	1 ~ 14000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER fuel leak...	1 ~ 65000 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE truck caught a fire while it was turned off---at the fuel tank and burned the whole bed tires company material	1
ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM while replacing negative battery cable to negative post a direct charge occurred. dealer notified. *ak the consumer stated that the	1
UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT vehicle was coming to a stop and upper ball joint on the left side popped out. it felt like vehicle...	1
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING head light switch heats up after one hour of operation the dash board above the light switch becomes hot to...	1
MULTI PIECE > WHEELS lugs: nuts on right front tire came loose while vehicle was in operation at 65 mph resulting in severe vibration....	1
CONNECTION > LINK > DRAG vehicle would wander and it was difficult to maintain a straight line while driving at any speed. dealership has examined...	1
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION almost impossible to drive. the brake caliper were not properly attached. bad ball joints which had to be replace....	1
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL from the date of purchase the vehicle will not track straight ahead without constant correction with the steering wheel. higher...	1 ~ 1 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS consumer stated as a result of an rear ended collision driver seat broke. this caused the consumer to lay backwards.	1
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle will just idle without any warning. have to restart vehicle.*ak...	1
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY right side mirrors have unusual blind area that is unsafe to operate the vehicle. yh...	1
INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING) > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR the cummings diesel engine. the vacuum pump couplings that are attached to the power steering unit which sits on two...	1 ~ 105000 miles
PADS > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR front brake pads were replaced at 11 000 miles to stop the severe pulling when the brakes were applied---"lockup" started...	1

FAQ

What year Dodge Ram 3500 is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 12 years, Dodge Ram 3500 models of 2010, 2002, 2000 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Dodge Ram 3500?

Dodge Ram 3500 models of 2003 and 2006 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

Torque wrench

EPAuto 1/2-inch Drive Click Torque Wrenc...
- Durable Ratchet Head: Made from Hardened treated Chrome Vanadium steel alloy (Cr-V) Corrosion-Retardant: Satin Finish. Made in Taiwan
- Easy Storage: A sturdy plastic storage case is included. Non-Slip Grip: Knurled handle
- Easy to Read: High...
LEXIVON 1/2-Inch Drive Click Torque Wren...
- PRECISE - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
- DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat-treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
- LONGEVITY -...
LEXIVON 1/2-Inch Drive Click Torque Wren...
- PRECISION - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
- DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
- LONG-LASTING...
LEXIVON 3/8-Inch Drive Click Torque Wren...
- PRECISION - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
- DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
- LONG-LASTING...
LEXIVON Inch Pound Torque Wrench 1/4-Inc...
- PRECISION - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
- DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
- LONG-LASTING...
TEKTON 3/8 Inch Drive Micrometer Torque ...
- Includes 1-pc. 3/8 in. drive torque wrench; Storage case; Product manual with torque conversion chart
- Wrench emits a click that can be heard and felt when the preset value is reached
- Permanently marked, high-contrast dual-range...

Mechanic tool set

Crescent 180 Pc. Professional Tool Set i...
- The Crescent Professional Tool Set has a newly designed 72T quick release ratchet
- Carefully selected assortment of hand tools for most industrial, mechanical, and consumer applications
- Get incredible access from combination wrenches with narrow heads,...
Craftsman Mechanic Tool Set, 215 Piece, ...
- MINIMAL ARCH SWING: 72-tooth 1/4 in. and 3/8 in. Drive Ratchets produce a 5-degree arc swing. Ideal balance between access and durability.
- VERSATILE: Comprehensive set of 1/4 in., 3/8 in. Drive Sockets and Drive Tool...
Craftsman Mechanic Tool Set, 230 Piece w...
- TACKLE A VARIETY OF PROJECTS: Complete automotive jobs and general mechanic fixes with this heavy-duty, 230-piece all-in-one mechanic tool set
- OPEN AND CLOSE THE DRAWERS WITH ONE HAND as you work with a spring-loaded locking...
DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set, 1/4" & 3/8" &...
- 72 tooth count ratchet providing a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Anti-slip driver handle provides maximum comfort
- Housed in a durable carrying case with metal latches
- Full-polish chrome for corrosion resistance
DEWALT Mechanics Tools Kit and Socket Se...
- Socket sets include 72 tooth count ratchets which allow for a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Ratchets include a low profile directional lever to help reduce catch points and for easy...
Amazon Basics Mechanic's Tool Set with C...
- Mechanic tool kit and socket set for tackling multiple sizes and types of fasteners, especially nuts and bolts
- Includes a 201-piece set that combines most popular sockets, wrenches, hex keys, and screwdriver bits
- Both metric...

Tool box

TUFFIOM 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Chest w/Lo...
- LARGE STORAGE CAPACITY: The rolling tool chest is designed with 8 drawers and 1 bottom cabinet for storing tools, small equipment or other objects. And the bottom cabinet features side hooks for hanging tools like...
beyond by BLACK+DECKER BLACK+DECKER BDST...
- Sturdy + Stackable: Durable Auto-Lock Latches Make Connecting These Stackable Units Quick And Easy
- Quick Access: The Quick-Release On The Locking Latch Allows You To Easily Separate Each Module When Stacked For Quick Access To...
BIG RED ANTBD133-XB Torin 20" Portable 3...
- Heavy duty tool box is made of thick steel, with powder coat red paint finish, beautiful and easy to clean
- Measures 20.5" L x 8.5" W x 12" H, and is equipped with 3 drawers...
DEKOPRO 228 Piece Socket Wrench Auto Rep...
- HIGH QUALITY&STANDARDS:Forged from high-quality steel and finished in high-polish chrome,strength, durability, anti-corrosion protection.All the tools meet or exceed ANSI critical standards
- COMPLETE VARIETIES:Contains tools needed for most small repairs and basic DIY projects around the...
Torin 17-Inch Plastic Tool Box,3-Tiers M...
- Tough metal latches are solid and easy to open and close, with long use life
- Foldable three-tier tray provides you with more storage space and you can separate metric and imperial tools to take them...
CARTMAN 148 Piece Automotive and Househo...
- Comprehensive Tool Set: The Cartman 148-Piece Tool Kit includes all the crucial tools needed for everyday home repairs and maintenance, from cutting to tightening, measuring to hammering.
- Durable and Corrosion-Resistant: All tools in the kit...