repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
2026 Ram 3500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 29 owner complaints about the 2026 Ram 3500, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-530 the manufacturer reports only 97% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Ram 3500 has problems
29 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
19Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
10Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
5Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
5Power train
4Forward collision avoidance
4Back over prevention
3Engine
2Service brakes, hydraulic
2Tires
32 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 19 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 1 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2026 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 Q3
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
NewRisk. Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. An incorrect warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, 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
2026 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
'07'08'09'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- 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.
Failed systems: Failed calibration of speed odometer, Tire pressure Monitoring System, Adaptive Cruise Control, Crash Avoidance System. Brakes, Electrical. Vehicle purchased 3/30/26 with multiple repair attempts by dealership including replacing TPMS module, ECM Module, and Trailering Module. 3…
ONLY 1,800 MI. I continue to experience ongoing issues with this truck, despite having just received it back from the dealership two weeks ago following repairs related to a rear pinon gear. the truck is now back in the service department for concerns involving the front differential. Given the…
On multiple occasions the U-Connect system in the listed 2026 RAM 3500 has gone completely black and was inoperable until a reset was performed. The trailer brake gain control and exhaust brake are accessed and controlled via the touch screen U-Connect system. This failure poses a significant…
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