2024 Ram 3500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Ram 3500. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (12), Service Brakes (12), Engine (6).
Key takeaways
- 45 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | 27% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 27% |
| Engine | 6 | 13% |
| Power Train | 6 | 13% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 11% |
| Suspension | 3 | 7% |
| Tires | 3 | 7% |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% |
| Steering | 2 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,service Brakes - filed 2026-10-05
Since first test driving the truck in March of 2025, there was an issue with the ABS system warning coming on. When that happens, it also disables 4 wheel drive, electronic stability control, cruise control and trailer brakes. The first 3x it happened while NOT towing at about 45mph. Other times it happened while towi...
Engine - filed 2026-09-24
The truck has a CEL P2459. The unit was taken back to the dealer on June 15, 2026, and they diagnosed an aftermarket air cleaner and regeneration. The CEL continued to display P2459, and I returned the truck to the dealer on 9/23. The dealer stated I had a defective air cleaner housing and was willing to pay 80% of the...
Vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-09-09
The contact owns a 2024 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking lot, the transmission was shifted into reverse and then shifted into drive, and the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The vehicle crashed into a concrete post. The contact stated that the...
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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.