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Dodge Ram 3500

20 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V352000·2016-05-24

    Chrysler Recalls Vehicles Due to Passenger Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    Chrysler is recalling approximately 4.6 million vehicles because passenger air bag inflators may rupture, sending metal fragments into the cabin. Owners are advised not to drive until repairs are complete.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, CHRYSLER, RAM RAM 2500, RAM 3500, RAM 5500, 300
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V313000·2015-05-26

    Chrysler Recalls Vehicles Due to Driver Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    Chrysler is recalling specific 2004-2011 Dodge, Chrysler, and Mitsubishi vehicles because the driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI, DODGE, CHRYSLER RAIDER, MAGNUM, DURANGO, DAKOTA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V018000·2019-01-15

    Chrysler Recalls Vehicles Due to Exploding Passenger Air Bag Inflator Risk

    Chrysler is recalling specific 2010-2016 Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep vehicles because the passenger air bag inflator may explode during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, CHRYSLER, JEEP CHALLENGER, CHARGER, 300, DAKOTA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V021000·2018-01-09

    Chrysler, Dodge, and Ram Vehicles Recalled for Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Chrysler is recalling specific 2009-2013 vehicles because the passenger air bag inflator may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    CHRYSLER — CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP 300, DAKOTA, CHALLENGER, CHARGER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V821000·2017-12-20

    FCA Recalls Ram Trucks Due to Transmission Shift Interlock Defect

    FCA is recalling specific Ram trucks because the brake transmission shift interlock pin may stick, allowing the vehicle to shift out of park without the brake pedal or key, increasing rollaway risk.

    Product
    RAM — RAM, DODGE 2500, 4500, 3500, RAM 5500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V947000·2016-12-22

    Chrysler Recalls 2009 Durango, Aspen, and 2010 RAM 3500 for Air Bag Defect

    Chrysler is recalling specific 2009 Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, and 2010 RAM 3500 vehicles because the driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, CHRYSLER DURANGO, redundant RAM 3500, ASPEN, RAM 3500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V739000·2016-10-13

    Chrysler Recalls 74,811 Vehicles for Alternator Failure and Fire Risk

    Chrysler is recalling 74,811 Dodge and RAM vehicles because a faulty alternator may fail, causing the vehicle to stall or catch fire.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, RAM CHARGER POLICE, 5500, 4500, 3500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V312000·2015-05-26

    Dodge Ram Trucks Recalled for Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    Chrysler is recalling 2003 Dodge Ram trucks because the passenger air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V770000·2014-12-03

    Chrysler Recalls 2004-2005 Vehicles Due to Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    Chrysler is recalling 2004-2005 Dodge and Chrysler vehicles sold in high-humidity areas because the passenger air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, CHRYSLER RAM 3500, RAM 2500, MAGNUM, DURANGO
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V635000·2014-10-08

    Chrysler Recalls 2010-2014 Ram Trucks for Diesel Fuel Heater Fire Risk

    Chrysler is recalling 2010-2014 Ram trucks because diesel fuel heater connectors may overheat, potentially causing fuel leaks and fire.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, RAM RAM 5500, 4500, redundant 4500, redundant 5500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V529000·2013-11-06

    Chrysler Recalls 2008-2012 Dodge RAM Trucks for Tie Rod Assembly Defect

    Chrysler is recalling specific 2008-2012 Dodge RAM trucks because the left tie rod assembly may break, potentially causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V528000·2013-11-06

    Chrysler Recalls Dodge Ram Trucks for Potential Tie Rod Failure

    Chrysler is recalling specific Dodge Ram trucks because the left tie rod assembly may break, potentially causing a loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE RAM 2500, RAM 3500, RAM 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V344000·2013-08-06

    Chrysler Recalls 2012 Dodge Ram Trucks Due to Transmission Defect

    Chrysler is recalling 2012 Dodge Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks because a loose snap ring in the transmission may cause a loss of power transfer, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE RAM 3500, RAM 4500, RAM 5500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V350000·2011-07-06

    Chrysler Recalls Dodge Ram Trucks for Tie Rod Fracture Risk

    Chrysler is recalling certain Dodge Ram trucks because a left tie rod ball stud may fracture, potentially causing loss of directional stability and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE RAM 2500, RAM 3500, RAM 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10E013000·2010-05-03

    Fabtech Recalls Aftermarket Pitman Arms for Dodge Ram Trucks

    Fabtech is recalling aftermarket replacement pitman arms for 2003-2008 Dodge Ram trucks because the parts can fracture, causing total loss of steering control.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE RAM 2500, RAM 1500, RAM 3500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V398000·2021-05-27

    RAM 3500, 4500, and 5500 vehicles recalled for wheel stud failure

    Chrysler is recalling RAM trucks because incorrect manual torque specifications can cause wheel studs to over-tighten, break, and lead to wheel separation and possible crashes.

    Product
    RAM — RAM, DODGE 5500, 3500, 4500, RAM 5500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V824000·2017-12-21

    Chrysler Recalls Vehicles with Defective Kidde Fire Extinguishers

    Chrysler is recalling various Dodge, Jeep, and RAM vehicles equipped with specific Kidde fire extinguishers that may clog or detach, posing injury risks.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, RAM, JEEP DURANGO, CHALLENGER, RAM 1500, 5500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16E041000·2016-05-16

    Chrysler Recalls Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for RAM Trucks

    Chrysler is recalling aftermarket Mopar canvas seat covers for 2012-2016 RAM trucks because they can impede airbag deployment, increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, RAM RAM 1500, 1500, 3500, RAM 3500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V459000·2015-07-22

    Chrysler Recalls Ram Trucks Due to Air Bag Wiring Harness Defect

    Chrysler is recalling 2012-2014 Ram trucks because a steering wheel wiring harness may rub against the air bag retainer, potentially causing unexpected air bag deployment.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, RAM RAM 5500, 4500, RAM 4500, RAM 3500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations — 1 open

  • PE11009 Preliminary Evaluation · steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
  • PE08059 Preliminary Evaluation · exterior lighting:turn signal
  • PE08052 Preliminary Evaluation · power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
  • EA06004 Engineering Analysis · open · steering
  • EA05018 Engineering Analysis · power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
  • PE05056 Preliminary Evaluation · steering

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2010 · steering 92 complaints, median 53,235 mi
  • 2005 · powertrain 29 complaints, median 13,000 mi

Technical service bulletins

414 manufacturer service bulletins across 8 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2010: 3.5/5 · 150 complaints · most complained-of: steering
  • 2009: 3.0/5 · 104 complaints · most complained-of: steering
  • 2008: 2.1/5 · 173 complaints · most complained-of: steering
  • 2007: 1.7/5 · 210 complaints · most complained-of: steering
  • 2006: 2.0/5 · 257 complaints · most complained-of: steering

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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