2025 RAM 3500 problems & reliability
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 RAM 3500, alongside 5 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 23 | 66% |
| Service Brakes → | 15 | 43% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 17% |
| Power Train | 6 | 17% |
| Unknown OR Other | 5 | 14% |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 11% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 11% |
| Steering | 2 | 6% |
| Engine | 1 | 3% |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 15 reported components →What owners report
“3 times to date (10,000 miles/8 months) I have failing abs speed sensors. If I stop moving when all lights come on dash the truck is in operational. I cannot shift gears, put in park or turn engine off. Loose traction control, ads, 4wd, stabiltrac, speedometer. All assitive and braking functions. Code U1412. Dealer…”
Wheels · filed Jun 20, 2026
“There have been a couple of instances where the running boards haven’t deployed when the door has been opened. The most recent caused my 10yr old to FALL OUT IF THE TRUCK and get injured. I believe the combination that is causing it is to get in the truck, hit acc and get I’ll all windows down. Then turn off the acc…”
Electrical System · filed Jun 6, 2026
“My ram truck will intermittently have a Christmas tree of warning lights on the instrument cluster, which occur while driving. During these periods, I do not have access to four-wheel-drive, accident avoidance, antilock brakes, etc. If I continue driving the truck for the remainder of the day, the lights will usually…”
Unknown OR Other · filed May 15, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
334 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2025 RAM 3500. The 10 most recent:
Flash: Electronic Shift Module (ESM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● U1057-00 -…
08-301-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 2026
Module & module kit - fuel pump/level unit
113783 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 30, 2026
Sensor - exhaust temperature
113754 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2026
Sensor - turbocharger speed
113744 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2026
Sensor - turbocharger speed
113742 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2026
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle exhibit/set SYMPTOM: one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)…
18-038-26 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2026
HEADLAMP - NONE
113546 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 23, 2026
HEADLAMP - NONE
113547 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 23, 2026
Flash: DEF Dosing Control Unit (DCU) Software Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble…
08-285-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 18, 2026
Air Handling Performance Test (APT) Availability In wiTECH Technicians may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic…
08-272-26 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 17, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2025 RAM 3500 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2025 RAM 3500?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.