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Major Problems with RAM 3500 - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what RAM 3500 model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2012, for instance, is the worst year for the 3500. Older 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.

Worst RAM 3500 Problems

AIR BAGS
2014 RAM 3500 March 12, 2019 Victims: 5 Mileage: 75000 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 3500. while driving 60 mph, the contact lost control of the steering and caused the vehicle to be rear ended by another vehicle. in turn, the other vehicle was also rear ended by a third vehicle. the contact was able to park the vehicle on the right side of the road. the air bags did not deploy. the rear of the vehicle was damaged. the contact was not injured; however, five rear passengers in the other two vehicles were injured and received medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed ...

WHEELS
2012 RAM 3500 June 9, 2015 Victims: 2 Mileage: 42000 miles

On highway 174, approximately 20 miles nw of meridian, tx, the 2012 ram 3500 veered to the right and went off the road into a steep ditch. according to the state trooper's report, a witness was driving behind this truck and saw the passenger side dual wheels with axle attached come off of the truck and go across the road before the truck left the pavement. two different employees of the wrecking yard where the truck was taken said it looks like the axle came apart. since this accident, i have spoken to another individual that this happened ...

AIR BAGS
2014 RAM 3500 March 31, 2016 Victims: 2 Mileage: 33000 miles

I was involved in a head-on collision at 35 mph and the vehicle that struck me was traveling at 50mph. none of the airbags in my vehicle deployed and this has me very concerned.

What is the most common problem with RAM 3500?

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

STEERING 326 POWER TRAIN 117 ENGINE 117 SUSPENSION 98 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 94 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 71 WHEELS 63 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 55 SERVICE BRAKES 55 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 40 AIR BAGS 32 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 18 BODY 16 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 15 TIRES 12 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 9 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8 DIESEL 8 SEAT BELTS 7 VISIBILITY/WIPER 6 TREAD/BELT 4 SEATS 4 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 3 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 2 EXHAUST SYSTEM 2 COOLING SYSTEM 2 FRONT 2 HEADLIGHTS 2 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 2 RIM 2 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 2 INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL 2 VISIBILITY 1 WINDSHIELD 1 EQUIPMENT 1 STRUCTURE 1 DOOR 1 LINKAGES 1 WIRING 1 EMISSION CONTROL 1 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1 LATCH 1 IGNITION 1 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 1 SIDEWALL 1 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 1 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 1 BRAKE LIGHTS 1 SWITCH 1 NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY 1 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 1 LOWER BALL JOINT 1 WHEEL BEARING 1 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 1 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 1 FOG LIGHTS 1 HUB 1 FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY 1 NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) 1 SOFTWARE 1 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 1
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