Dodge Ram 3500 years to avoid
The Dodge Ram 3500 years to avoid are 2012, 2006, 2003, 2011, 2007, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2009 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1991 is the cleanest year on record.
4,034
Total complaints
37
Recall campaigns
1991–2012
Years covered
10
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Ram 3500 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | High complaint rate | 502 | |
| 2006 | High complaints + open investigation | 349 | |
| 2003 | High complaints + open investigation | 330 | |
| 2011 | High complaint rate | 293 | |
| 2007 | High complaints + open investigation | 284 | |
| 2004 | High complaints + open investigation | 276 | |
| 2005 | High complaints + open investigation | 240 | |
| 2008 | Open safety investigation | 221 | |
| 2010 | Open safety investigation | 214 | |
| 2009 | Open safety investigation | 130 |
Every Ram 3500 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012avoid | 502 | 9 | |
| 2011avoid | 293 | 5 | |
| 2010avoid | 214 | 9 | |
| 2009avoid | 130 | 5 | |
| 2008avoid | 221 | 11 | |
| 2007avoid | 284 | 14 | |
| 2006avoid | 349 | 11 | |
| 2005avoid | 240 | 7 | |
| 2004avoid | 276 | 7 | |
| 2003avoid | 330 | 9 | |
| 2002 | 59 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 168 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 77 | 1 | |
| 1999 | 146 | 1 | |
| 1998 | 134 | 1 | |
| 1997 | 153 | 1 | |
| 1996 | 182 | 1 | |
| 1995 | 132 | 1 | |
| 1994 | 102 | 1 | |
| 1993 | 26 | 0 | |
| 1992 | 11 | 0 | |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Dodge Ram 3500 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Ram 3500 years to avoid are 2012, 2006, 2003, 2011, 2007, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2009. The cleanest year on record is 1991.
What is the best year for the Dodge Ram 3500?
By complaint volume, 1991 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Ram 3500 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Dodge Ram 3500 have?
Across all model years, the Ram 3500 has 37 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 4,034 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.