2024 RAM 3500 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2024 RAM 3500.

20232025
Complaints
53
Crashes
6
Fires
1
Injuries
6
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2024 RAM 3500 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#19 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:96,000 mi
Crash-related:3
#26 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:20 mi
#36 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2024 RAM 3500.

Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
96,000
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
20
Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
2,600
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Diesel Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2024 RAM 3500

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~223,415 vehicles.

24V199000Air Bags:frontal:driver Clockspring/spiral Cassette · Steering:column
~38,164 affected

Chrysler (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."

23V799000Steering:steering Control Module · Exterior Lighting
~185,251 affected

Chrysler (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."

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2024 RAM 3500 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2024 RAM 3500 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2024 RAM 3500 has 53 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2024 RAM 3500?
Top reported problems: Brakes (9 complaints, avg 96,000 mi); Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 20 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (6 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2024 RAM 3500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 43,856 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2024 RAM 3500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2024 RAM 3500 include 6 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2024 RAM 3500 have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 223,415 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2024 RAM 3500?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full RAM 3500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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