2026 RAM 3500 Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2026 RAM 3500, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Electrical1833.3%
- Brakes1324.1%
- Driver assistance1120.4%
- Powertrain (other)59.3%
- Engine35.6%
- Exterior lighting23.7%
- Tires & wheels23.7%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
Failed systems: Failed calibration of speed odometer, Tire pressure Monitoring System, Adaptive Cruise Control, Crash Avoidance System. Brakes, Electrical. Vehicle purchased 3/30/26 with multiple repair attempts by dealership including replacing TPMS module, ECM Module, and Trailering Module. 3 episodes of vehicle rolling backwards and breaks not working while on incline with most recent 11/2/26 resulting in catastrophic brake and electrical failure during which the vehicle rolled backwards crashing into tree. 1 episode of vehicle locking up while going down interstate at 70 MPH with loaded trailer attached. This places the driver and passengers at risk for injury and/or death. Per the dealership, they have not been able to reproduce the issues but stated that it is unrepairable. No manufacturer inspection has been completed. Warning lights and warning messages have been present since before first return to dealership on 4/9/26, 6 days after purchase of vehicle, for TPMS issues, inaccurate speed odometer, and incorrect lift kit installation.
ONLY 1,800 MI. I continue to experience ongoing issues with this truck, despite having just received it back from the dealership two weeks ago following repairs related to a rear pinon gear. the truck is now back in the service department for concerns involving the front differential. Given the repeated drivetrain issues, I am increasingly concerned about the safety and reliability of this vehicle, particularly the possibility of a catastrophic mechanical failure while traveling at highway speeds that could result in loss of control. These ongoing problems have significantly undermined my confidence in the vehicle's safety and dependability. At this point, I am concerned not only about the continued mechanical problems but also about the potential risks to my safety and the safety of others on the road. I believe these concerns warrant serious attention and a resolution as soon as possible.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
Failed systems: Failed calibration of speed odometer, Tire pressure Monitoring System, Adaptive Cruise Control, Crash Avoidance System. Brakes, Electrical. Vehicle purchased 3/30/26 with multiple repair attempts by dealership including replacing TPMS module, ECM Module, and Trailering Module. 3 episodes of vehicle rolling backwards and breaks not working while on incline with most recent 11/2/26 resulting in catastrophic brake and electrical failure during which the vehicle rolled backwards crashing into tree. 1 episode of vehicle locking up while going down interstate at 70 MPH with loaded trailer attached. This places the driver and passengers at risk for injury and/or death. Per the dealership, they have not been able to reproduce the issues but stated that it is unrepairable. No manufacturer inspection has been completed. Warning lights and warning messages have been present since before first return to dealership on 4/9/26, 6 days after purchase of vehicle, for TPMS issues, inaccurate speed odometer, and incorrect lift kit installation.
On multiple occasions the U-Connect system in the listed 2026 RAM 3500 has gone completely black and was inoperable until a reset was performed. The trailer brake gain control and exhaust brake are accessed and controlled via the touch screen U-Connect system. This failure poses a significant safety issue when the screen goes black and the controls cannot be accessed when pulling a trailer. This can lead to failure to slow/stop the vehicle while in motion, tire failure on the trailer etc. The only method to regain access to the brake controls is to perform a reset of the U-Connect system which can take 2-3 minutes to complete. Stelantis is and has been aware of this issue for some time and has no resolution at this time.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
Failed systems: Failed calibration of speed odometer, Tire pressure Monitoring System, Adaptive Cruise Control, Crash Avoidance System. Brakes, Electrical. Vehicle purchased 3/30/26 with multiple repair attempts by dealership including replacing TPMS module, ECM Module, and Trailering Module. 3 episodes of vehicle rolling backwards and breaks not working while on incline with most recent 11/2/26 resulting in catastrophic brake and electrical failure during which the vehicle rolled backwards crashing into tree. 1 episode of vehicle locking up while going down interstate at 70 MPH with loaded trailer attached. This places the driver and passengers at risk for injury and/or death. Per the dealership, they have not been able to reproduce the issues but stated that it is unrepairable. No manufacturer inspection has been completed. Warning lights and warning messages have been present since before first return to dealership on 4/9/26, 6 days after purchase of vehicle, for TPMS issues, inaccurate speed odometer, and incorrect lift kit installation.
Brand new 2026 Ram 3500 Limited Truck. Front parking sensors goes off when something is 15-25 feet away. Very frustrating as I have to turn off the front parking sensors. Had the same issue on my 2025 Ram 2500. Also, the tailgate is misaligned from the factory. Currently my truck is at the dealership, and they don't know how to realign the tailgate. No fixed. Again very frustrating on a brand-new truck from Ram.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
ONLY 1,800 MI. I continue to experience ongoing issues with this truck, despite having just received it back from the dealership two weeks ago following repairs related to a rear pinon gear. the truck is now back in the service department for concerns involving the front differential. Given the repeated drivetrain issues, I am increasingly concerned about the safety and reliability of this vehicle, particularly the possibility of a catastrophic mechanical failure while traveling at highway speeds that could result in loss of control. These ongoing problems have significantly undermined my confidence in the vehicle's safety and dependability. At this point, I am concerned not only about the continued mechanical problems but also about the potential risks to my safety and the safety of others on the road. I believe these concerns warrant serious attention and a resolution as soon as possible.
Trucks ignition system does not work properly; manufacturer has no way to diagnose the problem. possible fire hazard? drive system, was not built to factory standards, dealer advised to not to drive out of fear of blowing up while driving down the road.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
Trucks ignition system does not work properly; manufacturer has no way to diagnose the problem. possible fire hazard? drive system, was not built to factory standards, dealer advised to not to drive out of fear of blowing up while driving down the road.
The contact owns a 2026 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine, 4WD, ABS, park sensors, and several other unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the speed sensor for the rear wheels; however, the failure persisted, and the transmission failed to recognize that the gear selector was in park(P). Roadside Assistance arrived and unplugged the battery cables to turn off the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was waiting for engineers to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 458.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2026 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The message that the trailer was not connected was displayed. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 11,000.
The contact owns a 2026 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a dealer while traveling in Braunfels, Texas, and asked about parts availability. The dealer stated that the manufacturer was providing only one part per week to the dealer location, which was causing a long wait for the recall repair. A second dealer, Miller Motor Sales Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (1196 Milwaukee Ave, Burlington, WI 53105) was contacted and confirmed the limited part supply to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
Well this is 2 nd report , got truck in sept , 1 tire blew at 625 miles , did not waste time at dealer this time , came off the ranch got about 10 miles down road tire was losing air ,pulled over was leaking bad ,now remember this is a 1 ton dulley Tk with 6 , six tires , same set of Goodyear tires , feb 26, 4100 miles then , now ok after this I came home went to discount Tire bought 6 new tires have my 6 tires off new Tk in barn , I can't take the risk of killing somebody are myself with another blow out !!! 3 tires off new dealers again said these should not be on this truck
LT235/80R17, well was on ranch , which I told them I use on ranch so I was charged 995. Bucks extra for AT tires , At 625 miles it popped, well I took to dealer as usual they said my fault ? Well I left . New truck 100k an 2 tire dealers told me they are Juck !!!!
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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