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Ram 3500

2013–2016 only

804 classified complaints 25 recalls

2013–2016 Ram 3500 models have 804 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 25 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column, typically surfacing around 54,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2013–2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ram 3500 report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2013–2016

2017–2021

2022–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2013–2016 only

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 108 complaints

Median onset: 54,000 miles. 2.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 94 complaints

Median onset: 8,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

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Body control and other modules · Electrical 53 complaints

Median onset: 40,000 miles.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 49 complaints

Median onset: 7,490 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 44 complaints

Median onset: 31,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 44 complaints

Median onset: 11,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Diesel aftertreatment: DPF, EGR, DEF and SCR · Exhaust and emissions 36 complaints

Median onset: 62,191 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $1,360–$4,270 nationally.

Shocks and struts · Suspension 32 complaints

Median onset: 35,600 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $280–$1,440 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2013–2016 model years. See the full Ram 3500 report for every year and full specs/safety data.