Dodge Ram 3500 1994-2012
Model Ram 3500 made by Dodge got 7 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, equipment and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (steering).
Car model
| Name | Recalls | Bulletins | Investigations | Consumer Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Ram 3500 1994 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 28 |
| Dodge Ram 3500 1995 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 50 |
| Dodge Ram 3500 1996 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 92 |
| Dodge Ram 3500 1997 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 91 |
| Dodge Ram 3500 1998 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 76 |
| Dodge Ram 3500 1999 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 85 |
| Dodge Ram 3500 2000 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 62 |
| Dodge Ram 3500 2001 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 130 |
| Dodge Ram 3500 2002 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Dodge Ram 3500 2003 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 215 |
| Dodge Ram 3500 2004 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 111 |
| Dodge Ram 3500 2005 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 59 |
| Dodge Ram 3500 2006 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 288 |
| Dodge Ram 3500 2007 | 6 | 36 | 0 | 186 |
| Dodge Ram 3500 2008 | 3 | 23 | 1 | 174 |
| Dodge Ram 3500 2009 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 58 |
| Dodge Ram 3500 2010 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 151 |
| Dodge Ram 3500 2011 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 90 |
| Dodge Ram 3500 2012 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 26 |
Model 9999
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| TB-18-016-09 | 05/15/2009 | 10030706 | Dodge: mil illumination or stored diagnostic trouble code (dtc) for p1004 or 02016 or 02017. this involves replacing the short runner valve (srv), srv connector, wiring pigtail, and adding a new stud for a tie strap. the srv wiring takeo | 11/13/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TB-18-016-09 | 05/15/2009 | 10030706 | Dodge: mil illumination or stored diagnostic trouble code (dtc) for p1004 or 02016 or 02017. this involves replacing the short runner valve (srv), srv connector, wiring pigtail, and adding a new stud for a tie strap. the srv wiring takeo | 11/13/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| TB-18-016-09 | 05/15/2009 | 10030706 | Dodge: mil illumination or stored diagnostic trouble code (dtc) for p1004 or 02016 or 02017. this involves replacing the short runner valve (srv), srv connector, wiring pigtail, and adding a new stud for a tie strap. the srv wiring takeo | 11/13/2009 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| PE11009 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/04/2011 | Outer Tie Rod Failure | |||
| On december 23, 2010 chrysler recalled (10v-657) certain 2008-2011 ram 4500 & 5500 vehicles for left (driver) side outer tie rod ball stud shear due to misalignment.the vehicles may experience a weakening and fracture of the left ball stud on the tie rod resulting in the potential loss of directional stability.odi is aware of 12 complaints of similar failures on 2008-2011 ram 2500 & 3500 vehicles.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess ball joint related issues on the subject vehicles.this investigation will determine if the subject vehicles have a similar steering system design that might also present a risk of ball joint failure. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/13/2003 | 3 | ||
| The light switch became too hot to touch, the dealer replaced the componet free of charge, however the second time consumer was charged and the problem recurred.(ram 3500 year 2002 and diesel) *jb | |||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||
| 04/27/2002 | 1 | 04/01/2002 | |
| Dodge ram 3500 cabin chassis 2002, drivers inside door is missing safety information, such as for tire pressure/ vin/ rear axle weight capcity, etc. dealer was notified.*.*mj | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/02/2012 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states dodge ram 3500 diesel popped out of park causing injuries *tgw the consumer stated the door of the vehicle hit her and the truck ran over her, breaking both of her legs. *jb | |||