2026 Ram 3500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 458miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2026 Ram 3500, 11% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 458 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Purchased the truck new with 25 miles on it from the dealer. Within the first 2000 miles, I had a message pop up that said Service Exhaust System See Dealer . I took it in to the dealer, they said it showed a random emission related code had popped up but was not currently active, so their recommendation was to clear it and see if it came back. Within a day, the message was back and tripped a check engine light. I also noticed after the first 1000 miles, my fuel mileage dropping off significantly around the time the Service Exhaust System message first appeared. …”
NHTSA complaint #11706824, filed 2025-12“Trucks ignition system does not work properly; manufacturer has no way to diagnose the problem. possible fire hazard? drive system, was not built to factory standards, dealer advised to not to drive out of fear of blowing up while driving down the road.”
NHTSA complaint #11766831, filed 2026-09“The contact owns a 2026 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine, 4WD, ABS, park sensors, and several other unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the speed sensor for the rear wheels; however, the failure persisted, and the transmission failed to recognize that the gear selector was in park(P). Roadside Assistance arrived and unplugged the battery cables to turn off the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was waiting for engineers to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11709697, filed 2026-01, 458 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11037580Sep 23, 2026Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor Water Intrusion ’s VIN MUST be listed in VIP or your RSU VIN list. NOTE: This bulletin applies to ● The Vehicle MUST be built on or before…
- 11037476Sep 15, 2026SENSOR Exhaust Temperature If this sensor is being replaced due to an early-life P242B pending fault code, clear the fault code and perform the Powertrain Verification Test. Only…
- 11037339Sep 10, 2026Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor Water Intrusion CUSTOMER Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set…
- 11037272Sep 1, 2026Engine Overheat Customers may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: ● Vehicle overheating. ● Temperature gauge is reading hot. ● Overheat symbol is illuminated in Instrument Panel…
- 11036754Aug 26, 2026Radiator - engine cooling
- 11036753Aug 26, 2026Radiator - engine cooling
- 11036360Aug 21, 2026Engine Overheat Customers may comment on the following: ● Vehicle overheating. ● Temperature gauge is reading hot. ● Overheat symbol is illuminated in Instrument Panel Cluster…
- 11036366Aug 17, 2026PULLEY Fan If replacing 68209745AA, also replace 68723388AA, 05086958AB, and 68000833AD. Retain bolts, mark each with its original location, and submit a STAR ticket for parts…
- 11035982Jul 29, 2026Sensor - exhaust temperature
- 11035981Jul 29, 2026Sensor - turbocharger speed
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 11% |
| 2025 | 3 | 7% |
| 2024 | 6 | 13% |
| 2023 | 3 | 18% |
| 2022 | 23 | 12% |
| 2021 | 10 | 16% |
| 2020 | 27 | 23% |
| 2019 | 22 | 16% |
| 2018 | 15 | 2% |
| 2017 | 28 | 9% |
| 2016 | 21 | 16% |
| 2015 | 28 | 20% |
| 2014 | 29 | 14% |
| 2013 | 27 | 23% |
| 2007 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2026 Ram 3500
18 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsLane departure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2026 Ram 3500
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology