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Ram 3500Model year report

2026 Ram 3500 Problems

Compared with other Ram 3500 years

Too new to compare

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
28filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
1,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2026 Ram 3500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2026 Ram 3500. The part named most often is electrical system, with 18 complaints (64% of the total), followed by brakes (11) and other or unknown (5). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 244 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 145 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Lane departure (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “4 times in less than 4000 miles my 2026 trucks abs, cruise control, skid control, and check engine warnin07g lights have come on. I then have no anti-lock system, no cruise control, no 4-wheel drive, and no anti-skid system. Code reads-U1412. The dealer has replaced the rear speed sensors and it continues to happen. My truck is currently at the dealer in the service bay as I can't drive it. I've researched this and it's happened to many who have purchased this truck.”

NHTSA complaint #11717860, filed 2026-02

Brakes: “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. They canceled the appointment and put us on a waiting list. I made them aware we tow a 5th wheel trailer frequently with this truck.”

NHTSA complaint #11717235, filed 2026-02

Other or unknown: “Brand new 2026 Ram 3500 Limited Truck. Front parking sensors goes off when something is 15-25 feet away. Very frustrating as I have to turn off the front parking sensors. Had the same issue on my 2025 Ram 2500. Also, the tailgate is misaligned from the factory. Currently my truck is at the dealership, and they don't know how to realign the tailgate. No fixed. Again very frustrating on a brand-new truck from Ram.”

NHTSA complaint #11764706, filed 2026-09

Transmission and drivetrain: “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 repeated drivetrain issues, I am increasingly concerned about the safety and reliability of this vehicle, particularly the possibility of a catastrophic mechanical failure while traveling at highway speeds that could result in loss of control. …”

NHTSA complaint #11773114, filed 2026-10

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 458 and 11,000 miles.

67%0–1033%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 1,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

2025202627
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2026 Ram 3500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 244 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 244 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ram 3500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2026281,0004——Too new to compareToo new
2025437505——Too new to compareToo new
2024459,5002——Too new to compareToo new
20231714,0005———Too new
202219027,50012——78 · MoreRising
20216260,0009——15 · FewerRising
202011626,35011——62 · TypicalFalling
201913735,58214——40 · TypicalFalling
201880743,00010——66 · MoreRising
201731532,00012——54 · TypicalRising
201613422,69014——47 · TypicalRising
201513728,00014——37 · TypicalFalling
201420234,00015——53 · TypicalFalling
201311538,82516——24 · FewerFalling
2007678,1281———Not enough data

All Ram 3500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026 Ram 3500 have?

NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2026 Ram 3500 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2026 Ram 3500 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 18 complaints (64% of the total), followed by brakes with 11.

Has the 2026 Ram 3500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2026 Ram 3500 reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,000 miles and the middle half falls between 458 and 11,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.