repaired · 2026 Q1
Frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Risk. An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
2024 Ram 3500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 46 owner complaints about the 2024 Ram 3500, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-199 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: TaurusEmerald, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Ram 3500 has problems
46 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
12Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
6Power train
6Engine1 crash/fire/injury
5Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
3Exterior lighting
3Tires
3Suspension
2Fuel/propulsion system
129 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 13 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 3 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 1 |
| Air bags | 5 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 12 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2024 Ram 3500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Exterior lighting
Risk. Turn signals and/or high beams that do not function as intended may cause confusion or reduced visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ram.
Best & worst years
2024 vs. every other 3500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 3500 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 3500 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2024 Ram 3500 DRW (about 23,000 miles) has a recurring water intrusion problem in the cowl and HVAC area. During ordinary rain it collects there while parked outside and then floods out onto the front floor carpet. After a rain on xxx, the air conditioning stopped blowing cold air; when I…
Since first test driving the truck in March of 2025, there was an issue with the ABS system warning coming on. When that happens, it also disables 4 wheel drive, electronic stability control, cruise control and trailer brakes. The first 3x it happened while NOT towing at about 45mph. Other times it…
towing control module, brake lights work trailer breaks will not grab, lights on the module do not come on the module has never worked since I bought the 2024 dodge 3500 dually diesel
Own a 2024 3500?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.