Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Service Brakes (63.2% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Service Brakes complaints here are 10.6× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
4 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 2 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 491 · 63.2% | Recalled | Recall 24V896000 |
| Electrical System | 131 · 16.9% | Recalled | Recall 18V332000 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 116 · 14.9% | Recalled | Recall 24V896000 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 100 · 12.9% | No official action | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 40 · 5.1% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 32 · 4.1% | Recalled | Recall 18E096000 · Recall 19V021000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 777 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 18E096000 · 2018 · reported 10/16/2018
The weakened connection may result in a fractured steering drag link, causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V347000 · 2019 · reported 05/09/2019
If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 18V398000 · 2018 · reported 06/14/2018
A loss of image in the rearview camera while backing up can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 18V332000 · 2018 · reported 05/17/2018
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V021000 · 2019 · reported 01/25/2019
A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V398000 · 2021 · reported 05/27/2021
Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V824000 · 2017 · reported 12/21/2017
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 18V100000 · 2018 · reported 02/08/2018
Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 24V896000 · 2024 · reported 11/27/2024
A loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V010000 · 2025 · reported 01/16/2025
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V592000 · 2025 · reported 09/11/2025
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“2018 Ram 3500 4x4, driving down road hit bump service abs light and traction control light came on causing the ABS braking system to be…”NHTSA complaint 11490712 — filed 10/24/2022 · SERVICE BRAKES
“2018 Ram 3500 - ABS system/Electronic braking system failure at 5583 miles. ABS/traction control and service electronic braking system display on dash, also audible chime…”NHTSA complaint 11490398 — filed 10/22/2022 · SERVICE BRAKES
“ABS/HCU are defective and must be replaced. We have no ABS or Electric Brake System which has also caused the Cruise Control to not work…”NHTSA complaint 11490303 — filed 10/21/2022 · SERVICE BRAKES
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Service brakes issues are the most-reported category, cited in 491 of 777 NHTSA complaints (63.2%), followed by electrical system (131), service brakes, hydraulic (116), vehicle speed control (100). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
777 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 15 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 6 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Yes — 11 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18E096000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
4 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
