2026 Ram 3500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Ram 3500. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (17), Service Brakes (11), Power Train (4).
Key takeaways
- 27 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 17 | 63% |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 41% |
| Power Train | 4 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 15% |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 15% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 15% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 15% |
| Engine | 3 | 11% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 7% |
| Tires | 2 | 7% |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 7% |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 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.
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.
Unknown Or Other,back Over Prevention - filed 2026-09-16
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...
Electrical System,service Brakes - filed 2026-08-25
On multiple occasions the U-Connect system in the listed 2026 RAM 3500 has gone completely black and was inoperable until a reset was performed. The trailer brake gain control and exhaust brake are accessed and controlled via the touch screen U-Connect system. This failure poses a significant safety issue when the sc...
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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.