Dodge Ram 3500 Problems

Major Problems with Dodge Ram 3500 - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Dodge Ram 3500 model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2003, for instance, is the worst year for the Ram 3500. Older Ram 3500 vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Dodge Ram 3500 problems by years

2010 20 2009 100 2008 168 2007 205 2006 254 2005 183 2004 209 2003 283 2002 43 2001 128 2000 58 1999 103

Worst Dodge Ram 3500 Problems

SEATS
2001 Dodge Ram 3500 June 1, 2001 Victims: 14

Consumer was involved in a head-on collision with another vehicle and driver's side seat began to move up, causing steering wheel to break once air bag deflated. also, seats were not reinforced once latch was broken. dealer has been contacted. please provide further details.*ak

HEADLIGHTS
2004 Dodge Ram 3500 May 22, 2008 Victims: 3 Mileage: 68583 miles

Conditions: 45*f +/- heavy rain, tornado warning in effect. 3:30pm my vehicle had it's headlights, driving lights and windshield wipers on. conditions: 45*f +/- rain, tornado warning in effect. 3:30pm my vehicle had its headlights, driving lights and windshield wipers on. vehicles involved: 2004 dodge ram 3500 crew cab long bed 4x4 diesel (mine) mid 90's chevrolet lumina sedan i was traveling northbound on yellowstone road behind a mid 90's chevrolet lumina. i was traveling behind them ...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2000 Dodge Ram 3500 March 30, 2004 Victims: 3 Mileage: 48000 miles

Transmission problem that dodge has know about for years and refuses to repair- automatic transmission, governor solenoid, and sensor causing no transmission up-shift. these have been failing on vehicles for many years and estimates are 4 out of 5 fail before 100,000 miles. you pull out in traffic and you have no up-shift and vehicle fails to accelerate causing crashes. *nm

What is the most common problem with Dodge Ram 3500?

Overall the worst problem with Dodge Ram 3500 relates to STEERING problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Ram 3500 years that are prone to issues with these components.

STEERING 444 AIR BAGS 257 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 128 SUSPENSION 120 STRUCTURE 91 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 90 POWER TRAIN 67 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 58 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 56 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 45 FRONT 42 ENGINE 42 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 39 BODY 36 TIRES 36 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 30 SERVICE BRAKES 29 VISIBILITY/WIPER 28 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 23 EXHAUST SYSTEM 21 TREAD/BELT 20 VISIBILITY 19 WHEELS 18 SIDEWALL 18 DIESEL 18 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 17 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 16 FRONTAL 15 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 15 EQUIPMENT 13 UPPER BALL JOINT 13 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 12 SEAT BELTS 10 COLUMN SHIFT 10 ENGINE 10 SEATS 10 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 10 TURN SIGNAL 9 GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 9 MECHANICAL 8 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 8 LOWER BALL JOINT 8 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 7 FUEL PUMP 7 GASOLINE 7 FRAME AND MEMBERS 7 TRAILER HITCHES 7 LINKAGES 6 WIRING 6 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 6 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 6 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 6 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 6 FUEL PUMP 6 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 5 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 5 SWITCH 5 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 5 DRIVELINE 4 DISC 4 HEADLIGHTS 4 REAR 4 AXLE ASSEMBLY 4 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 4 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 4 WHEEL BEARING 4 FRONT UNDERHOOD 4 COLUMN 4 FAN/MOTOR 4 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 4 HUB 4 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 4 ROTOR 3 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 3 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 3 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 3 IGNITION 3 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 3 SWITCH/WIRING 3 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 3 INJECTORS 3 RIM 3 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 3 VALVE 3 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 3 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 3 AIR CONDITIONER 2 DOOR 2 DELIVERY 2 DRIVESHAFT 2 EMISSION CONTROL 2 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 2 UNIVERSAL JOINT 2 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 2 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 2 PADS 2 CALIPER 2 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 2 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 2 RACK AND PINION 2 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 2 ELECTRICAL 2 PUMP 2 FAN 2 HORN 2 AXLE HUBS 2 HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH 2 LATCH 2 STABILIZER BAR 2 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 2 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 2 TANK ASSEMBLY 2 REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 2 WINDSHIELD 1 FRONT 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 COOLING SYSTEM 1 RETRACTOR 1 LATCH 1 REAR/OTHER 1 HEATER CORE 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 SWITCH 1 MODULE 1 RECLINER 1 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 1 MULTI PIECE 1 ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT 1 SWITCH 1 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1 CONTROL ARM 1 HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE 1 TANK ASSEMBLY 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY 1 AXLE SHAFT 1 SHOCK ABSORBER 1 DRUM 1 CRUISE CONTROL 1 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 1 INTERIOR LIGHTING 1 EXTERIOR 1 TURBO/SUPERCHARGER 1 TORQUE CONVERTER 1 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 1 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 1 HYDRAULIC 1 SEAL 1 LOWER ARM 1 FLOOR SHIFT 1 UPPER ARM 1 COIL SPRINGS 1 TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) 1 BEAD 1 HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS 1 SWITCH 1 CONNECTION 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING) 1 SWITCH 1 AUTOMATIC (ASC) 1 PADS 1 WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICES 1 WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 1 INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL 1 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2009 8 2008 30 2007 29 2006 26 2005 42 2004 64 2003 38 2002 8 2001 20 2000 13 1999 20
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