2026 Ram 3500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Ram 3500. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (19), Service Brakes (12), Vehicle Speed Control (5).
Key takeaways
- 29 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 19 | 66% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 41% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 17% |
| Power Train | 5 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 17% |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 14% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 14% |
| Engine | 3 | 10% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 7% |
| Tires | 2 | 7% |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 7% |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control,service Brakes - filed 2026-11-03
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 episodes of vehicle roll...
Power Train,electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-22
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 iss...
Power Train,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-09-24
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.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.