Ram 3500 safety timeline
- 114
- Recalls
- 22
- Investigations opened
- 13
- Investigations closed
- Recall2025 3500
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2022 3500
NHTSA opened investigation PE26002
Loss of Power Steering Assist
- Recall2025 3500
Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 3500
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a driver's side air bag or seat belt pretensioner that does not deploy increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Recall2019 3500
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
- Recall2025 3500
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed2015 3500
NHTSA closed investigation EA19004
Steering loss due to linkage separation
- Investigation closed2016 3500
NHTSA closed investigation EA19004
Steering loss due to linkage separation
- Investigation closed2017 3500
NHTSA closed investigation EA19004
Steering loss due to linkage separation
- Investigation closed2018 3500
NHTSA closed investigation EA19004
Steering loss due to linkage separation
- Recall2021 3500
A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Recall2022 3500
A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Recall2018 3500
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
- Investigation opened2015 3500
NHTSA opened investigation RQ25003
Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure
- Investigation opened2016 3500
NHTSA opened investigation RQ25003
Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure
- Investigation opened2017 3500
NHTSA opened investigation RQ25003
Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure
- Investigation opened2018 3500
NHTSA opened investigation RQ25003
Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure
- Recall2025 3500
An inaccurate gear selection display may mislead the driver as to what gear is actually selected, leading to unexpected vehicle movement and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed2017 3500
NHTSA closed investigation PE22012
Loss of Brake Performance
- Investigation closed2018 3500
NHTSA closed investigation PE22012
Loss of Brake Performance
- Recall2016 3500
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
- Recall2017 3500
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
- Recall2018 3500
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
- Recall2019 3500
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
- Recall2017 3500
A loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 3500
A loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 3500
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 3500
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 3500
A loss of drive power or a loss of park function increase the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2022 3500
NHTSA opened investigation PE24009
2022 RAM Transmission Snap Ring Failure
- Recall2023 3500
An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Recall2024 3500
An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Recall2023 3500
Turn 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.
- Recall2024 3500
Turn 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.
- Recall2022 3500
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 3500
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed2019 3500
NHTSA closed investigation PE21021
High pressure fuel pump failure
- Investigation closed2020 3500
NHTSA closed investigation PE21021
High pressure fuel pump failure
- Investigation opened2019 3500
NHTSA opened investigation EA23001
High pressure fuel pump failure
- Investigation opened2020 3500
NHTSA opened investigation EA23001
High pressure fuel pump failure
- Investigation opened2021 3500
NHTSA opened investigation EA23001
High pressure fuel pump failure
- Recall2021 3500
An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2022 3500
An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2023 3500
An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2019 3500
An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 3500
An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 3500
An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 3500
An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2017 3500
NHTSA opened investigation PE22012
Loss of Brake Performance
- Investigation opened2018 3500
NHTSA opened investigation PE22012
Loss of Brake Performance
- Recall2020 3500
Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Recall2021 3500
Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Recall2022 3500
Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Recall2022 3500
An internal loss of communication can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 3500
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 3500
An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 3500
An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 3500
An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 3500
An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 3500
Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 3500
Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 3500
An air bag that deploys improperly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Recall2022 3500
An air bag that deploys improperly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Recall2019 3500
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 3500
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2019 3500
NHTSA opened investigation PE21021
High pressure fuel pump failure
- Investigation opened2020 3500
NHTSA opened investigation PE21021
High pressure fuel pump failure
- Recall2021 3500
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
- Recall2022 3500
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
- Recall2015 3500
A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Recall2016 3500
A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Recall2019 3500
Low oil can damage the engine, causing an oil leak or a punctured engine block, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Recall2020 3500
Low oil can damage the engine, causing an oil leak or a punctured engine block, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Recall2015 3500
Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.
- Recall2016 3500
Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.
- Recall2017 3500
Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.
- Recall2018 3500
Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.
- Recall2019 3500
Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.
- Recall2020 3500
Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.
- Recall2021 3500
Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.
- Recall2021 3500
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
- Recall2019 3500
The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 3500
The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 3500
A damaged engine block may leak oil, which can contact hot engine or exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Recall2020 3500
A damaged engine block may leak oil, which can contact hot engine or exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Recall2019 3500
A bed step that unexpectedly fails while in use increases the risk of injury to the user.
- Recall2020 3500
A bed step that unexpectedly fails while in use increases the risk of injury to the user.
- Recall2019 3500
The leaking transmission fluid may contact the turbocharger or another ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Recall2020 3500
The leaking transmission fluid may contact the turbocharger or another ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Investigation closed2015 3500
NHTSA closed investigation PE18016
Steering loss due to linkage separation
- Investigation closed2016 3500
NHTSA closed investigation PE18016
Steering loss due to linkage separation
- Investigation closed2017 3500
NHTSA closed investigation PE18016
Steering loss due to linkage separation
- Investigation closed2018 3500
NHTSA closed investigation PE18016
Steering loss due to linkage separation
- Investigation opened2015 3500
NHTSA opened investigation EA19004
Steering loss due to linkage separation
- Investigation opened2016 3500
NHTSA opened investigation EA19004
Steering loss due to linkage separation
- Investigation opened2017 3500
NHTSA opened investigation EA19004
Steering loss due to linkage separation
- Investigation opened2018 3500
NHTSA opened investigation EA19004
Steering loss due to linkage separation
- Recall2019 3500
The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 3500
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2015 3500
If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
- Recall2016 3500
If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
- Recall2017 3500
If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
- Recall2018 3500
If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
- Recall2015 3500
A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash.
- Recall2016 3500
A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash.
- Recall2017 3500
A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash.
- Recall2018 3500
A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash.
- Investigation opened2015 3500
NHTSA opened investigation PE18016
Steering loss due to linkage separation
- Investigation opened2016 3500
NHTSA opened investigation PE18016
Steering loss due to linkage separation
- Investigation opened2017 3500
NHTSA opened investigation PE18016
Steering loss due to linkage separation
- Investigation opened2018 3500
NHTSA opened investigation PE18016
Steering loss due to linkage separation
- Recall2015 3500
The weakened connection may result in a fractured steering drag link, causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 3500
The weakened connection may result in a fractured steering drag link, causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 3500
The weakened connection may result in a fractured steering drag link, causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 3500
The weakened connection may result in a fractured steering drag link, causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 3500
If the tailgate latch releases and the tailgate opens while driving, cargo may fall out, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 3500
If the tailgate latch releases and the tailgate opens while driving, cargo may fall out, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 3500
If the tailgate latch releases and the tailgate opens while driving, cargo may fall out, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 3500
A loss of image in the rearview camera while backing up can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 3500
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 3500
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 3500
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 3500
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 3500
Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
- Recall2018 3500
Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
- Recall2015 3500
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
- Recall2016 3500
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
- Recall2017 3500
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
- Recall2018 3500
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
- Recall2015 3500
Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
- Recall2016 3500
Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
- Recall2017 3500
Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
- Recall2015 3500
The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Recall2016 3500
The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Recall2017 3500
The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Recall2015 3500
If the wheel fractures, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 3500
If the wheel fractures, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 3500
If the wheel fractures, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 3500
If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.
- Recall2016 3500
If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.
- Recall2015 3500
If the bracket components separate from the frame, the vehicle may have a reduced response to steering input, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 3500
If the main output shaft fractures, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the driver may be unable to place the vehicle in PARK, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway.
- Recall2015 3500
If the seat cover impedes the air bag deployment, the seat thorax air bags may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a injury.
- Recall2016 3500
If the seat cover impedes the air bag deployment, the seat thorax air bags may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a injury.
- Investigation closed2015 3500
NHTSA closed investigation RQ15004
Software security vulnerability
- Recall2016 3500
An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2015 3500
NHTSA opened investigation RQ15004
Software security vulnerability
- Recall2015 3500
Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 3500
Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.