2026 Ram 3500: raw data

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vehicle	2026 / ram / 3500
known issues	6 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-20)
complaints	26 on file (2025-12-23 → 2026-09-16)
recalls	4
investigations	0
fars	not identifiable in FARS
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Wheel speed sensor fault triggering ABS and AEB warningsELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES10 complaints2026-01 → 2026-08ram-3500-2026-wheel-speed-sensor-abs-warnings

11732293 This is related to the 2025/2026 Ram 3500 U1412 code relating to anti lock brake system. On this date I got an ABS warning light and check engine light. The vehicle would not turn off, was not sure if it was in gear or not, and multiple other lights came on the dash
11732297 Vehicle at dealership a third time for same issue relating to U1412 code associated with ABS system. First time it was towed on 1/19/2026 and second time I took it to the dealership before it required towing on 3/26/2026
11722335 Shortly after purchasing a new 2026 Ram 3500 in January 2026, the vehicle began displaying multiple safety warnings simultaneously while driving

Trailer brake controller failure while towingELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SERVICE BRAKES2 complaints2026-05 → 2026-06ram-3500-2026-trailer-brake-controller-failure

11737840 While descending the mountain grade, the truck’s braking system failed to respond. A warning light appeared on the dashboard indicating an issue with the electric brake system
11744818 The contact owns a 2026 Ram 3500. The contact stated that occasionally while hauling a trailer and driving at various speeds, the factory-integrated Trailer Brake Controller failed to respond as intended

Recall repair delayed by parts backorderELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING2 complaints2026-02 → 2026-03ram-3500-2026-recall-parts-backorder

11726903 The contact owns a 2026 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable
11717235 I made appointment online at Hadadd Dodge to repair this. They said they could only order 1 set if parts per week and they have to repair the trucks on the lot first then will get to us

Instrument cluster and infotainment display glitchesELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LANE DEPARTURE, BACK OVER PREVENTION3 complaints2026-01 → 2026-03ram-3500-2026-cluster-infotainment-glitch

11724031 While driving the 2026 Dodge Ram 3500 truck the instrument panel; cluster went completely blank. The screen reappeared again in less than a minute. No other functions were affected
11709588 Trucks Navigation and GPS stopped working. Took to dealer for repairs, could not replicate the issue. They brought the truck back to me, and upon starting it the GPS/Navigation is not working
11720480 While driving, the instrument cluster/odometer intermittently flashed and became difficult to read for ~15 minutes

Tire tread failure at low mileageTIRES2 complaints2026-03 → 2026-03ram-3500-2026-tire-blowout-low-mileage

11723092 LT235/80R17, well was on ranch , which I told them I use on ranch so I was charged 995. Bucks extra for AT tires , At 625 miles it popped, well I took to dealer as usual they said my fault ? Well I left . New truck 100k an 2 tire dealers told me they are Juck !!!!
11723104 Well this is 2 nd report , got truck in sept , 1 tire blew at 625 miles , did not waste time at dealer this time , came off the ranch got about 10 miles down road tire was losing air ,pulled over was leaking bad ,now remember this is a 1 ton dulley Tk with 6 , six tires

DEF gauge and exhaust system warning malfunctionENGINE2 complaints2025-12 → 2026-01ram-3500-2026-def-exhaust-system-warning

11706824 Purchased the truck new with 25 miles on it from the dealer. Within the first 2000 miles, I had a message pop up that said "Service Exhaust System See Dealer"
11709587 Trucks DEF Gauge malfunctioning goes from full, to half, to full, to empty, and then warns about going into limp mode. Filled with DEF and still doing it

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
26	2025-12-23	2026-09-16	1	0	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:17; SERVICE BRAKES:11; BACK OVER PREVENTION:4; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:4; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:4

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
25V530000	18/08/2025	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2500, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The instrument panel may display an incorrect brake system warning light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."	An incorrect warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.	Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 9, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 79C.
25V826000	01/12/2025	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, 4500 Ram Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel cluster display to be blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."	An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.	Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel software or replace the instrument panel cluster, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are B4C and B8C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2025.
26V059000	02/02/2026	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS	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.	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.	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.
26V225000	09/04/2026	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."	An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.	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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

not identifiable in FARS (absent, not zero)

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2026 Ram 3500 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2026/ram/3500

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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2026 Ram 3500},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2026/ram/3500}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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