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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.
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.
20 complaints · 4 recalls
35 complaints · 5 recalls
37 complaints · 2 recalls
15 complaints · 5 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
184 complaints · 12 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
62 complaints · 9 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
112 complaints · 11 recalls
134 complaints · 14 recalls
775 complaints · 11 recalls
301 complaints · 13 recalls
133 complaints · 16 recalls
136 complaints · 16 recalls
202 complaints · 17 recalls
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.
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