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2025 Ram 3500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

33/100

#9 most-complained of 13 3500 years

The 2025 Ram 3500 has a complaint index of 33, ranking 9th out of 13 model years, with a verdict of Good relative to other years. It has 42 complaints and 5 recalls, with the Electrical System making up 69% of complaints.

Complaints
42
Recalls
5
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2025 Ram 3500 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System29 (69%)
  2. Brakes19 (45%)
  3. Collision Avoidance & Cameras9 (21%)
  4. Engine8 (19%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain7 (17%)
  6. Other6 (14%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (10%)
  8. Steering2 (5%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers2 (5%)
  10. Fuel System1 (2%)

What owners report

  • Wheel speed sensor failures trigger ABS, traction control, 4WD, and forward collision warning shutdowns at the same time.
  • Instrument cluster and dash gauges go blank or flash, sometimes requiring the truck to be powered off and on to reset.
  • Trucks unexpectedly disable cruise control, adaptive cruise, and check engine indicators for stretches of highway driving before faults clear.
  • Some trucks will not shift out of park or shut off normally, requiring disconnecting the batteries and pulling the fuel pump fuse.
  • Digital rearview mirror image turns cloudy and overly bright, making it hard to see out the back.
  • Seat belt reminder systems fail to activate on some seating positions with no warning light shown.
2025 Ram 3500 complaints: complaints filed per month16Aug 2025Oct 2025Dec 2025Feb 2026Apr 2026Jun 2026Sep 2026
89 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Feb 2026 (16).

2025 Ram 3500 recalls

5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V225000Apr 9, 2026Electrical System65,348 vehicles

    Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards numbers 102, "Transmission Shift Position Sequence," 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems for Light Vehicles," 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System," and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 35D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026.

  2. NHTSA 26V059000Feb 2, 2026Electrical System456,287 vehicles

    Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.

    Risk: Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 10, 2026.

  3. NHTSA 25V882000Dec 18, 2025Airbags52,565 vehicles

    Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 2500 Pickup, 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis trucks. A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the driver's side air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner not to deploy in a crash and disable the electronic stability control (ESC) system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

    Risk: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a driver's side air bag or seat belt pretensioner that does not deploy increases the risk of injury in a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is C3C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 19, 2025.

See all 5 recalls for the 2025 Ram 3500 →

2025 compared with other 3500 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Best0175—
2024Caution58442—
2025Good33425—

All Ram 3500 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Ram 3500 reliable?
Compared to other Ram 3500 model years, 2025 ranks 9th out of 13 with a complaint index of 33 and a Good verdict, based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
What problems does the 2025 Ram 3500 have?
The top problem area is the Electrical System, accounting for 69% of the 42 complaints, followed by Brakes at 45% and Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 21%.
Does the 2025 Ram 3500 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2025 Ram 3500, mostly involving instrument panel software errors, a trailer tow module, and an occupant restraint controller module software error affecting airbags.
At what mileage do 2025 Ram 3500 problems occur?
The median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 750 miles, with Electrical System complaints reported at a median of 500 miles.
How does the 2025 Ram 3500 compare to the 2018 model?
The 2018 Ram 3500 has a complaint index of 100 and an Avoid verdict, much higher than the 2025 model's complaint index of 33 and Good verdict.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.