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2024 Ram 3500

Heavy-duty pickup
0 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
89 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA42
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2024 Ram 3500 is a heavy-duty pickup; vehicles over 8,500 lb GVWR are not certified for fuel economy by the EPA, so this page is built from NHTSA's recall, complaint and investigation records. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 42 complaints, most often about the electrical system.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

No EPA fuel-economy record: the EPA does not certify vehicles over 8,500 lb GVWR. Recall, complaint and investigation data below come from NHTSA.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Steering

14B,33B,34B,35B,36B
38,164 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and Chrysler Voyager vehicles. The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."RiskAn air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.FixDealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024 through June 20, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 14B, 33B, 34B, 35B, 36B.
NHTSA campaign 24V199000reported Mar 14, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)
○minor

Exterior Lighting

B2A & D5A
185,251 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 3500 Classic, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2023-2024 Ram 2500, 4500/5500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The steering column control module may cause the high beams to activate when the turn signal is used or activate the turn signal when the high beams are used. In addition, the turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."RiskTurn signals and/or high beams that do not function as intended may cause confusion or reduced visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the steering column control module (SCCM) software, and inspect and replace the module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are B2A and D5A.
NHTSA campaign 23V799000reported Nov 28, 2023Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
42complaints filed

4 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 4 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2024: 8 · 2025: 15 · 2026: 19

Most-cited components

Electrical System11
Service Brakes11
Power Train6
Unspecified5
Engine5
Air Bags5

What owners describe

“The contact owns a 2024 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle in colder weather, the message "Pre-heating Diesel" was displayed on the screen. No warning light was illuminated. Several local dealers were contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. There was no recall…”Oct 8, 2025 · Fuel System, Diesel · NHTSA owner report
“I purchased a dodge 3500 truck on October 16th 2024. My truck as of today has 4900 miles on it. It is a one ton dually. I noticed this week two of the rear outside tires have cracks and defective tread. I took it to a tire shop and they confirmed these tires are bad. I tow a 40 foot fifth wheel trailer. If I had had a …”Aug 30, 2025 · Tires · NHTSA owner report
“Excessive Diesel Exhaust Regeneration. Vehicle in in regeneration about 72% of the time. Check engine light comes on about every 2 weeks with code P2459. The P2459 code indicates an issue with the diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration frequency in diesel vehicles. This code is triggered when the powertrain contr…”Aug 13, 2025 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Compare the 2024 3500 with

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Other 3500 model years

D

2026 Ram 3500

4 recalls · 25 complaints

D

2025 Ram 3500

5 recalls · 41 complaints

D

2023 Ram 3500

5 recalls · 17 complaints

F

2022 Ram 3500

12 recalls · 189 complaints

F

2021 Ram 3500

9 recalls · 62 complaints

F

2020 Ram 3500

11 recalls · 115 complaints

F

2019 Ram 3500

14 recalls · 134 complaints

F

2018 Ram 3500

10 recalls · 799 complaints

F

2017 Ram 3500

12 recalls · 308 complaints

F

2016 Ram 3500

14 recalls · 134 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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