2024 Ram 3500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

61 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2024 Ram 3500, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 9/100 on the trouble index — still early — complaints build over a vehicle's first decade on the road. Electrical leads the reports.

61Complaints
9/100Trouble index
2Recalls

Too early to call

Where 2024 sits among all 3500 years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Electrical 13 complaints (21%)
Brakes & stability 10 complaints (16%)
Transmission & drivetrain 6 complaints (10%)
Other 6 complaints (10%)
Engine 5 complaints (8%)
Airbags 5 complaints (8%)

Recalls (2)

AIR BAGS 24V199000 2024

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep…

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024 through June 20, 2024. Owners may…

STEERING 23V799000 2023

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 3500 Classic, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2023-2024 Ram 2500, 4500/5500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The steering column control module may cause the high beams to activate when the turn…

Fix: Dealers will update the steering column control module (SCCM) software, and inspect and replace the module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2023.…

Technical service bulletins

293 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2024 Ram 3500. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2024 3500 TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2024peak 26 in 20252026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2024 Ram 3500 reliable?

The 2024 Ram 3500 drew 61 complaints in federal safety records — still early — complaints build over a vehicle's first decade on the road. Its trouble index is 9/100, scored against the model's worst year (2018).

What are the most common 2024 Ram 3500 problems?

The top reported problems for the 2024 Ram 3500 are electrical (13 complaints), brakes & stability (10), and transmission & drivetrain (6).

Does the 2024 Ram 3500 have recalls?

2 recall campaigns apply to the 2024 Ram 3500. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.