2025 RAM 3500

Recalls, Specs & Safety Report

3RecallsNHTSA Verified7ComplaintsNHTSA Data1InvestigationsNHTSA Data
Expert Verdict
⚠️Elevated Concerns

The 2025 RAM 3500 exhibits notable reliability concerns stemming from multiple recalls that address serious safety issues including airbag failures and transmission errors. Given the low average mileage of failure, owners should remain vigilant early in their ownership experience.

Key Factor:Multiple safety recalls

πŸ“‹Why This Matters

The presence of three recalls on the 2025 RAM 3500 is particularly significant given the severity of the issues at hand. With defects affecting critical systems such as the powertrain and airbags, the potential for compromised safety can be alarming, especially considering that these vehicles are designed for heavy-duty applications where reliability is paramount. In a segment where manufacturers are expected to deliver rugged dependability, such deficiencies can tarnish a brand's reputation and impact consumer confidence in future purchases.

Focus Area:Safety Profile
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Expert Analysis

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    Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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    Primary Risk Area:Warning
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    Vs Brand: Worse than avg (0.4)
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    Summary: Year-over-year, RAM has steadily focused on improving their heavy-duty truck lineup; however, this model's troubling recall history suggests a need for heightened scrutiny in quality control processes. While some issues may be software-related and potentially correctable, they raise questions about overall design reliability compared to segment expectations.
Critical Component: Warning

Safety & Reliability Score

71/100
Good

Score Breakdown

Recall Impact-24
Complaint Impact-0.35
Investigation Impact-5

Technical Specifications

Key specifications for the 2025 RAM 3500

Model Year2025
MakeRAM
Model3500
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle

Safety History Timeline

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Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
Jan25
NEWProduction
Jan25
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan25
RECALLRecall Issued
Aug25
RECALLRecall Issued
Aug25
ISSUEFirst Report

Consumer Complaint Analysis

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Most Reported Issue

4 complaints (57% of total)
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Complaint Trend

Stable
No trend data
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Safety Incidents

No critical incidents

Complaint Severity Distribution

Breakdown of 7 consumer complaints by severity level.

🟑Medium
2(29%)
🟒Low
5(71%)
βœ…Good News: No critical or high-severity complaints reported for this vehicle.

Mileage Failure Analysis

βš™οΈEngineering Insight

The peak failure range of 0-20k miles indicates that new owners may face issues almost immediately after purchase. This is particularly concerning, as early failures often lead to costly repairs and inconvenience during a vehicle's formative usage phase, suggesting that prospective buyers should thoroughly investigate any existing warranties or service records.

πŸ“Š Mileage data extracted from 1 of 7 complaints (14% coverage)
0-20k
1 reports (100%)
20k-40k
0 reports (0%)
40k-60k
0 reports (0%)
60k-80k
0 reports (0%)
80k-100k
0 reports (0%)
100k+
0 reports (0%)
* Analysis based on mileage data extracted from consumer complaint descriptions. Actual failure rates may vary.

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Primary Risk Areas

POWER TRAINELECTRICAL SYSTEMAIR BAGS

🎯Risk Areas & Recommended Actions

Based on recall data, these components require verification:

1

Airbags

Issue: Software errors may prevent deployment during accidents.

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Check for recall notifications and ensure software updates are applied promptly.

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Confirm all recalls have been addressed before finalizing any purchase.

Campaign:NHTSA Campaign Number not available
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Power Train

Issue: Inaccurate gear selection display can lead to dangerous driving conditions.

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Visit an authorized dealer for immediate diagnostic checks and software updates.

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Request detailed service history including recall completions related to powertrain systems.

Campaign:NHTSA Campaign Number not available
πŸ’‘Visit NHTSA.gov or contact your RAM dealer to verify recall completion status.

Official Safety Recalls (3)

Campaign: 25V297000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles equipped with a 3.5" cluster and column shifter. A software error may cause the gear selection display to be inaccurate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Consequence

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.

Remedy

Dealers will update the cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 36C.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Campaign: 25V826000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Ram Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel cluster display to be blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."

Consequence

An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel software or replace the instrument panel cluster, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 8, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are B4C and B8C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2025.

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Campaign: 25V882000

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 2500 Pickup, 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis trucks. A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the driver's side air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner not to deploy in a crash and disable the electronic stability control (ESC) system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Consequence

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.

Remedy

Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is C3C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 19, 2025.

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

NHTSA Investigations

1 investigation

Official NHTSA safety investigations for 2025 3500.

INV-2025-1000🟒 Closed

NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding 3500 performance issues.

Opened: Affected Units: 7,851

Consumer Complaints

7 total complaints

Consumer-reported issues submitted to NHTSA for 2025 3500.

Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis

Warning57%
Brake Failure14%
Check Engine Light14%
Accident14%
Blank14%
Dead Battery/Car14%
BrakesπŸ”΅ Low
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Bad wheel speed sensor which disables ABS, cruise control, and all the ADAS systems. Vehicle has been to dealer 5 times for this in less than 8 months. Stellantis takes over a month to replace the part. Vehicle also will not shut off and/or be able to move while this happens.

Dec 17, 2025Open
ElectricalπŸ”Ά Medium
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

2025 ram 3500 dual rear wheel truck has intermittent anti lock brake failure . As well as traction control, forward collision warning/assist, lane departure, high beam headlights, and other safety systems. The dealership has tried to fix these issues 8 or more times, with no success. It is illegal for Ram and Stellantis to put customers back into vehicles with anti lock brake failures. In wet/slick/or hard braking situations, loss of anti lock brakes is dangerous to my family as well as other drivers on the roads. And that danger increases when towing a large trailer when the failure happens. The dealership and Stellantis/Ram know of these problems with 2025-26 dual rear wheel Ram pickups.

✨ AI Insight

This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:

Recall #25V826000

*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.

Nov 16, 2025Open
ElectricalπŸ”΅ Low
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS

The contact owns a 2025 Ram 3500. The contact stated that the front passenger's side, rear passenger's side, and driver's side seat belt reminder (SBR) system was inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a third-party engineer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the vehicle was only designed with a front driver's seat belt reminder (SBR). The manufacturer later informed the contact that Ram engineers had confirmed that the vehicle was operating as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 18.

✨ AI Insight

This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:

Recall #25V826000

*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.

Oct 28, 2025Open
VisibilityπŸ”΅ Low
VISIBILITY/WIPER

Digital Rearview Mirror has changed from being clear to being cloudy and bright (white) making it impossible to see.

Oct 21, 2025Open
Engine/PowertrainπŸ”΅ Low
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

Brand new truck (497 miles) while driving on freeway at 70 mph, truck kicked out of cruise control and threw traction control, adaptive cruise control, 4wd, check engine, and anti lock brakes disabled fault lights and codes. The vehicle will disable all these safety features for 30-50 miles, and then the faults will randomly disappear except for the check engine light. This has happened 10-12 times. This truck has had 4-5 β€œram cares” case numbers, has been at the dealership for over a month combined. The faulty part supposedly is a right rear wheel speed sensor on the 12” dually axles. There is hundreds if not thousands of these trucks affected. Stellantis/ram says the sensor is has been updated, but is currently not built or for sale., there is a national backorder. We are being told to drive these trucks while ram comes up with a fix. These speed sensors affect systems that have been federally mandated since September of 2012 (anti lock brakes). They are putting customers and other drivers on the road in danger with the intermittent failure of the brakes and traction control in wet conditions.

✨ AI Insight

This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:

Recall #25V297000

*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.

Sep 24, 2025Under Review
OtherπŸ”Ά Medium
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

I have experienced two major issues. The dash cluster went blank. Not able to see any of the gauges. Vehicle ran, drove. Turned the truck on and off. Opening & closing the door to power off the truck. 15+/- minutes for the dash to return to normal. Supposedly an update to the program is pending. Second and major issue; while backing up, the truck came to a stop by itself, blocking an intersection. I was not able to place the truck in any gear. Warning light notified me that the truck was not in park. We were unable to push the truck out of the intersection. The dealer says when the "Wheel Speed Sensor" failed the truck is programed to be immobilized. I have recently returned from a trip to the Rockies pulling a 35 foot 5th wheel RV. I have traveled several mountain roads. One 12 mile stretch with a 8% grade. Had the wheel sensors failed on any of these roads the chance of and accident were great. Potentially deadly. This is a known issue. Ram has decided to use the newly redesigned parts for production of new vehicles. No parts are available or estimated ship date. My truck has been towed to Capitol Ram of Garner, NC and will sit until Ram decides to provide parts. Part numbers: 68646345AA Left & 68646344AA Right

Sep 2, 2025Under Review
ElectricalπŸ”΅ Low
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Ton of warning lights can on like abs, traction control and some other sensors. When put in Drive the D flashed and try k would not move. Put back in park would not recognize it was in park and would not shut off. The only way to shut off the truck with disconnect both batteries and pull the fuse for the fuel pump.

✨ AI Insight

This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:

Recall #25V826000

*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.

Aug 25, 2025Under Review

Frequently Asked Questions

What are common issues reported with the 2025 RAM 3500?

'Common issues include problems with the powertrain indicating incorrect gear positions due to software errors and airbag malfunctions that could prevent deployment in an accident. Owners should stay updated on recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs) addressing these systems.'

'How do I check if my RAM 3500 has open recalls?'

'To check for any open recalls on your RAM 3500, visit the NHTSA website or contact your local dealership with your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). They can provide you with current recall statuses and necessary actions you might need to take.'

πŸ“ŠYear-over-Year Context

➑️Stable Pattern

Compared to earlier years, the 2025 model shows stable reliability patterns. No meaningful structural change detected in recall frequency between adjacent model years.

🧭What This Means for You

Both current owners and prospective buyers benefit from reviewing this safety analysis before making decisions.

If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.

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If You Own This Vehicle

  • Verify all 3 recalls have been completed using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or through your RAM dealer.
  • Unaddressed recalls pose real-world risks. Prioritize scheduling any pending repairs to maintain vehicle integrity.
  • Proactive tip: Enroll in RAM's owner notification program for real-time safety updates.
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If You're Buying Used

  • Obtain proof of recall completion for all 3 campaigns before purchase.
  • Account for potential service downtime when calculating your initial ownership budget.
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Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Last updated: February 23, 2026.