KnownCarProblems2024 Ram 3500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Ram 3500, most often about the electrical (27% of complaints). It is 11th of 17 3500 model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2024 Ram 3500 problems
Electrical
12 complaints · 27%Parts named most often: instrument panel.
Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2024 Ram 3500. The contact stated that it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 58,449. It was later discovered that the mileage was 169,301 upon scanning the vehicle.
Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2024 Ram 3500. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 29,000. It was later discovered that the mileage was 96,000 upon scanning the vehicle.
Brakes
12 complaints · 27%The contact owns a 2024 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact forcefully depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS module…
Transmission
6 complaints · 13%Engine
6 complaints · 13%The contact owned a 2024 Ram 3500. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and idling on the driveway, it caught on fire in the engine compartment. The vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. The origin of the fire was unknown. The entire engine compartment was…
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 11%Air bags
5 complaints · 11%The contact owns a 2024 Ram 3500. The contact stated that the steering wheel buttons had become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with clockspring failure. The contact was informed that the clockspring needed to be replaced. The mechanic related the failure to NHTSA…
Wheels and tires
4 complaints · 9%Lights
3 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: turn signal.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2024 Ram 3500 recalls
Air bags: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Steering: steering control module
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2024 Ram 3500
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Ram 3500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (12 complaints); brakes (12 complaints); transmission (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2024 Ram 3500 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 14, 2024 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2024 a bad year for the Ram 3500?
- It is 11th of 17 3500 model years by number of complaints, with 45 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.