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Ram 3500: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows76
model years2013–2026 (13)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)
ram.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2026ram-3500-2026-wheel-speed-sensor-abs-warningsWheel speed sensor fault triggering ABS and AEB warningsELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES102026-01 → 2026-08222026-08-20
2026ram-3500-2026-trailer-brake-controller-failureTrailer brake controller failure while towingELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SERVICE BRAKES22026-05 → 2026-06222026-08-20
2026ram-3500-2026-recall-parts-backorderRecall repair delayed by parts backorderELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING22026-02 → 2026-03222026-08-20
2026ram-3500-2026-cluster-infotainment-glitchInstrument cluster and infotainment display glitchesELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LANE DEPARTURE, BACK OVER PREVENTION32026-01 → 2026-03222026-08-20
2026ram-3500-2026-tire-blowout-low-mileageTire tread failure at low mileageTIRES22026-03 → 2026-03222026-08-20
2026ram-3500-2026-def-exhaust-system-warningDEF gauge and exhaust system warning malfunctionENGINE22025-12 → 2026-01222026-08-20
2025ram3500-2025-wheel-speed-sensor-abs-disableRear wheel speed sensor failure disabling ABS and 4WDPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES152025-08 → 2026-06352026-07-18
2025ram3500-2025-trailer-brake-recall-parts-delayTrailer brake control recall parts availability delayELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING82026-02 → 2026-05352026-07-18
2025ram3500-2025-instrument-cluster-display-failureDigital instrument cluster display failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM42026-01 → 2026-05352026-07-18
2024ram-3500-2024-trailer-brake-failureTrailer and service brake system failureSERVICE BRAKES102024-08 → 2026-07402026-08-20
2024ram-3500-2024-tire-crackingTire sidewall cracking and tread failureTIRES32024-05 → 2026-06402026-08-20
2024ram-3500-2024-backup-camera-failureBackup camera malfunctionELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING22026-03 → 2026-03402026-08-20
2024ram-3500-2024-front-suspensionFront end alignment and shock failureSUSPENSION22025-05 → 2026-07402026-08-20
2024ram-3500-2024-odometer-fraudOdometer mileage discrepancyELECTRICAL SYSTEM22026-04 → 2026-04402026-08-20
2024ram-3500-2024-ptc-heater-shortPTC cabin heater short circuit and fumesELECTRICAL SYSTEM32025-12 → 2026-06402026-08-20
2024ram-3500-2024-clockspring-failureSteering column clockspring failureSTEERING, AIR BAGS22025-05 → 2026-04402026-08-20
2024ram-3500-2024-powertrain-stallPowertrain stall and drivetrain failureENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM72024-06 → 2026-03402026-08-20
2022ram-3500-2022-transmission-k1-snap-ringTransmission loss of forward gears (K1 snap ring)POWER TRAIN972023-01 → 2026-071872026-08-20
2022ram-3500-2022-steering-component-failureSteering linkage and rack component failureSTEERING62023-10 → 2026-081872026-08-20
2022ram-3500-2022-abs-traction-control-alarmIntermittent ABS and traction control warningSERVICE BRAKES62023-01 → 2026-011872026-08-20
2022ram-3500-2022-grid-heater-nut-failureGrid heater nut failure damaging engine internalsENGINE52025-04 → 2026-041872026-08-20
2022ram-3500-2022-dpf-regeneration-limp-modeDPF regeneration failure and limp modeENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM122022-08 → 2026-031872026-08-20
2022ram-3500-2022-recall-parts-backorderRecall repair parts backorderPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM162023-03 → 2024-091872026-08-20
2021ram3500-2021-recall-parts-unavailableRecall remedy parts on backorder or unavailableELECTRICAL SYSTEM142021-08 → 2026-06622026-08-21
2021ram3500-2021-engine-fireEngine compartment fireELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE42022-03 → 2025-11622026-08-21
2021ram3500-2021-cummins-lifter-failureCummins 6.7L diesel engine internal component failureENGINE62024-04 → 2025-08622026-08-21
2021ram3500-2021-wheel-stud-detachmentWheel stud fracture and wheel detachmentWHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS52022-11 → 2026-03622026-08-21
2021ram3500-2021-transmission-failureTransmission malfunction and fluid leakPOWER TRAIN62022-03 → 2025-02622026-08-21
2021ram3500-2021-nexen-tire-failureNexen factory-installed tire tread separation and blowoutTIRES42022-09 → 2025-06622026-08-21
2021ram3500-2021-fuel-system-stallFuel system failure causing engine stall or shutdownFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL42021-01 → 2024-06622026-08-21
2020ram-3500-2020-tire-tread-separationTire tread separation and sidewall failureTIRES62021-08 → 2024-091122026-08-26
2020ram-3500-2020-def-regen-limp-modeDEF system warning and regeneration limp modeENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM62022-01 → 2025-021122026-08-26
2020ram-3500-2020-tailgate-inadvertent-dropInadvertent tailgate release while drivingSTRUCTURE32021-05 → 2021-121122026-08-26
2020ram-3500-2020-cp4-fuel-pump-power-lossHigh-pressure fuel pump failure with loss of powerFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM332020-08 → 2025-091122026-08-26
2020ram-3500-2020-diesel-recall-parts-delayDiesel fuel system recall parts unavailableFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL152022-03 → 2024-081122026-08-26
2020ram-3500-2020-power-steering-loss-towingPower steering loss while towingSTEERING52020-11 → 2022-101122026-08-26
2020ram-3500-2020-shifter-park-rollawayGear shifter failure to hold park positionPOWER TRAIN52022-12 → 2026-021122026-08-26
2020ram-3500-2020-engine-compartment-fireEngine compartment fireENGINE52021-04 → 2025-111122026-08-26
2019ram-3500-2019-nexen-tire-belt-separationNexen tire tread belt separationTIRES112021-10 → 2023-111342026-08-26
2019ram-3500-2019-wheel-stud-detachmentWheel stud failure and wheel detachmentWHEELS42021-08 → 2022-021342026-08-26
2019ram-3500-2019-cp4-fuel-pump-failureHigh-pressure fuel pump failure and stallingFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL522020-07 → 2026-061342026-08-26
2019ram-3500-2019-engine-rod-bearing-failureEngine rod/bearing failure with knocking soundENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM82020-10 → 2026-031342026-08-26
2019ram-3500-2019-transmission-shifting-failureTransmission shifting malfunctionPOWER TRAIN122020-05 → 2026-051342026-08-26
2019ram-3500-2019-trailer-brake-abs-malfunctionTrailer brake and ABS system malfunctionSERVICE BRAKES72020-02 → 2026-011342026-08-26
2018ram-3500-2018-hcu-abs-recall-partsABS/traction control loss from unrepaired brake HCU recallSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1802024-10 to 2026-077712026-07-05
2018ram-3500-2018-recall-reimbursement-deniedReimbursement denial for out-of-pocket HCU recall repairSERVICE BRAKES32025-01 to 2025-027712026-07-05
2018ram-3500-2018-turbo-actuator-limp-modeTurbo actuator failure triggering limp modeENGINE32025-04 to 2025-057712026-07-05
2017ram-3500-2017-wheel-lug-nut-detachmentWheel detachment from loosened lug nutsWHEELS22023-02 → 2025-103042026-08-19
2017ram-3500-2017-hcu-abs-recall-failureABS hydraulic control unit failureSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1692023-01 → 2026-083042026-08-19
2017ram-3500-2017-grid-heater-bolt-failureIntake grid heater bolt failureENGINE82023-06 → 2026-043042026-08-19
2017ram-3500-2017-drag-link-failureDrag link steering failure after recall repairSTEERING52023-07 → 2025-093042026-08-19
2016ram-3500-2016-tire-wheel-separationOE tire tread separation and wheel stud failureWHEELS202016-03 → 2022-121342026-08-26
2016ram-3500-2016-throttle-delayDelayed throttle response on accelerationPOWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE122016-02 → 2020-101342026-08-26
2016ram-3500-2016-def-pump-failureDEF pump failure and recall reimbursement denialFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM52016-09 → 2025-041342026-08-26
2016ram-3500-2016-drag-link-alignmentDrag link failure and post-recall alignment lossSTEERING302017-05 → 2026-081342026-08-26
2016ram-3500-2016-airbag-non-deploymentAir bag non-deployment in frontal collisionAIR BAGS52016-06 → 2023-011342026-08-26
2016ram-3500-2016-brake-master-cylinderBrake master cylinder failure with loss of brakingSERVICE BRAKES52016-06 → 2023-121342026-08-26
2015ram-3500-2015-delayed-throttle-responseDelayed throttle response under accelerationPOWER TRAIN152015-11 → 2019-081362026-08-26
2015ram-3500-2015-trailer-brake-controller-voltageIntegrated trailer brake controller low output voltageSERVICE BRAKES102015-08 → 2026-031362026-08-26
2015ram-3500-2015-wheel-stud-fractureWheel stud fracture and wheel separationWHEELS52022-01 → 2024-111362026-08-26
2015ram-3500-2015-nexen-tire-separationNexen tire tread separationTIRES62018-05 → 2019-111362026-08-26
2015ram-3500-2015-steering-drag-link-looseningSteering drag link and track bar bolt looseningSTEERING262015-09 → 2026-061362026-08-26
2015ram-3500-2015-abs-hcu-failureABS module and hydraulic control unit failureSERVICE BRAKES72016-05 → 2025-051362026-08-26
2015ram-3500-2015-engine-compartment-fireEngine compartment firePOWER TRAIN, ENGINE52016-05 → 2022-121362026-08-26
2014ram-3500-2014-wheel-stud-rim-failureWheel stud and rim failure causing wheel detachmentWHEELS82017-12 → 2026-072022026-09-07
2014ram-3500-2014-dead-pedal-throttle-lagDelayed throttle response when accelerating from a stopPOWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE222014-06 → 2017-072022026-09-07
2014ram-3500-2014-front-tire-camber-wearPremature front tire wear from non-adjustable camberSUSPENSION, TIRES102015-03 → 2019-012022026-09-07
2014ram-3500-2014-power-train-recall-parts-unavailablePower train recall repair delayed by parts unavailabilityPOWER TRAIN82018-01 → 2020-062022026-09-07
2014ram-3500-2014-track-bar-death-wobbleTrack bar bracket weld failure and steering instabilitySTEERING, SUSPENSION462015-03 → 2024-032022026-09-07
2014ram-3500-2014-turbo-actuator-failureTurbo actuator failure causing limp modeENGINE42020-06 → 2024-092022026-09-07
2014ram-3500-2014-water-pump-recall-fire-riskWater pump recall failure with loss of steering and brakesSTEERING, SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE62015-05 → 2020-032022026-09-07
2013ram-3500-2013-water-pump-failureWater pump shaft failure and recall parts delayENGINE32016-11 → 2021-071142026-09-10
2013ram-3500-2013-death-wobbleFront-end death wobble at highway speedSTEERING332014-07 → 2025-011142026-09-10
2013ram-3500-2013-def-system-faultDEF system fault with 5-mph shutdown warningFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM42014-08 → 2020-041142026-09-10
2013ram-3500-2013-stuck-throttleStuck accelerator pedal and unintended accelerationVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL52014-03 → 2019-071142026-09-10
2013ram-3500-2013-alternator-fireAlternator smoke and under-hood fireELECTRICAL SYSTEM32017-06 → 2019-071142026-09-10

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Ram 3500 [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/ram/3500
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_ram_3500_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Ram 3500},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/ram/3500}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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