Dodge RAM 3500 Structure Problems
Owners have filed 173 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Dodge RAM 3500 across 18 model years. The 2003 model year has the most (53). The words owners use most often: “dash board” (9% of reports).
- 173structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 55%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Dash board: mentioned in 15 of 173 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 132 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 173 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 4 an injury.
Dodge RAM 3500 structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 3500 | 5 | 1% | 59,289 |
| 2011 RAM 3500 | 2 | 1% | 121,500 |
| 2010 RAM 3500 | 1 | 1% | 63,000 |
| 2009 RAM 3500 | 2 | 2% | 30,029 |
| 2008 RAM 3500 | 2 | 1% | 121,541 |
| 2007 RAM 3500 | 4 | 2% | 14,973 |
| 2006 RAM 3500 | 4 | 2% | 44,000 |
| 2005 RAM 3500 | 2 | 1% | 13,850 |
| 2004 RAM 3500 | 9 | 4% | 56,943 |
| 2003 RAM 3500 | 53 | 19% | 85,000 |
| 2002 RAM 3500 | 9 | 20% | 90,000 |
| 2001 RAM 3500 | 31 | 24% | 100,000 |
| 2000 RAM 3500 | 9 | 16% | 90,000 |
| 1999 RAM 3500 | 18 | 17% | 76,000 |
| 1998 RAM 3500 | 3 | 3% | 115,000 |
| 1997 RAM 3500 | 5 | 4% | 99,000 |
| 1996 RAM 3500 | 11 | 9% | 82,500 |
| 1995 RAM 3500 | 3 | 3% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the Dodge RAM 3500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while reversing at approximately 1 MPH, the front driverâs tie rod fractured and put a whole in the aluminum wheel. The contact who works as an independent mechanic completed the repair. The contact stated that a recall repair for the…
Frame rusted through in several places. Service provider had problems placing truck on lift due to frame integrity to replace brake lines. Upon my inspection frame is rusted through in several places. Cannot determine if truck is safe to drive. *tr
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO FRACTURE AND WAS CURRENTLY IN SEVERAL PIECES. THE CONTACT CALLED I-10 MAC HAIK DODGE CHRYSLER (LOCATED AT 12111 KATY FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77079, [redacted]) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the spare tire cables underneath the vehicle were rusted. The failure prevented the contact from placing the tire back in the spare tire compartment, as it could fall while driving. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The…
Dash board is cracking and caveing in.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge RAM 3500s have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 173 owner complaints about structure for the Dodge RAM 3500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge RAM 3500 structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Dodge RAM 3500?
The most frequent phrase is “dash board”, in 15 of 173 complaints.
Other Dodge RAM 3500 problems
- Steering problems (1,017)
- Power Train problems (349)
- Suspension problems (331)
- Air Bags problems (314)
- Electrical System problems (276)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (147)
- Exterior Lighting problems (144)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (124)
See all Dodge RAM 3500 problems.