Should I Buy a Ram 3500?
Complete buying guide for the Ram 3500: best years, worst years, common problems, recall history, and reliability trends across all model years.
12Model Years
1863Total Complaints
116Total Recalls
Best Years to Buy
These Ram 3500 model years have the fewest complaints and best reliability:
Years to Avoid
These model years have the most complaints and known issues:
Common Problems Across All Years
- Wheel Separation — 3 reports
- Transmission Fluid Leak/Fire Risk — 2 reports
- Tailgate Latch Malfunction — 2 reports
- Tailgate Latch Failure — 2 reports
- Cruise Control Malfunction — 2 reports
- Instrument Panel Malfunctions — 1 reports
- Trailer Brake/Turn Signal Failure — 1 reports
- Tire Failures — 1 reports
- Def Gauge Malfunction — 1 reports
- Navigation/Gps System Failure — 1 reports
All Model Years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Reliability |
| 2026 |
13 |
3 |
40/100 |
| 2025 |
22 |
4 |
45/100 |
| 2024 |
30 |
2 |
45/100 |
| 2023 |
13 |
5 |
45/100 |
| 2022 |
179 |
12 |
45/100 |
| 2021 |
59 |
9 |
55/100 |
| 2020 |
111 |
11 |
45/100 |
| 2019 |
132 |
14 |
55/100 |
| 2018 |
743 |
11 |
35/100 |
| 2017 |
296 |
13 |
45/100 |
| 2016 |
130 |
16 |
45/100 |
| 2015 |
135 |
16 |
45/100 |