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Ram 3500: which year should you buy?

Across the 2013 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2025 (78/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2025 78 · 2024 70

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202672/100
Too New

20 complaints · 4 recalls

202578/100
Buybest year

35 complaints · 5 recalls

202470/100
Buy

37 complaints · 2 recalls

202364/100
Caution

15 complaints · 5 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

202248/100
Caution

184 complaints · 12 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

202163/100
Caution

62 complaints · 9 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

202059/100
Caution

112 complaints · 11 recalls

201955/100
Caution

134 complaints · 14 recalls

201843/100
Caution

775 complaints · 11 recalls

201753/100
Caution

301 complaints · 13 recalls

201658/100
Caution

133 complaints · 16 recalls

201564/100
Caution

136 complaints · 16 recalls

201460/100
Caution

202 complaints · 17 recalls

201364/100
Caution

114 complaints · 18 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2025?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2025 Ram 3500’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Ram 3500 head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Ram 3500 as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.