Ram 3500 years to avoid
The Ram 3500 years to avoid are 2018, 2017, 2014, 2022, 2015, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2009 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2012 is the cleanest year on record.
3,290
Total complaints
64
Recall campaigns
2007–2026
Years covered
11
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
3500 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | High complaints + open investigation | 1,121 | |
| 2017 | High complaints + open investigation | 421 | |
| 2014 | High complaints + open investigation | 304 | |
| 2022 | High complaints + open investigation | 239 | |
| 2015 | High complaints + open investigation | 205 | |
| 2013 | High complaints + open investigation | 182 | |
| 2016 | High complaints + open investigation | 180 | |
| 2019 | High complaints + open investigation | 178 | |
| 2020 | High complaints + open investigation | 155 | |
| 2021 | Open safety investigation | 89 | |
| 2009 | Open safety investigation | 4 |
Every 3500 year
Common questions
What are the worst Ram 3500 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 3500 years to avoid are 2018, 2017, 2014, 2022, 2015, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2009. The cleanest year on record is 2012.
What is the best year for the Ram 3500?
By complaint volume, 2012 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 3500 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ram 3500 have?
Across all model years, the 3500 has 64 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 3,290 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.