AI Damage2025 RAM 3500: common problems
The maker issued 356 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 356
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 207 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Trailer Reverse Steering Control Radio Soft Button Blinks Even Without a User-Initiated Calibration
- Tow Nav Menu Option Unavailable - UBQ/UBW Customers may comment on the following
SYMPTOM: ● Tow Nav menu option is grayed out and cannot be selected.
- MIRROR - OUTSIDE REARVIEW
- TPMS full assembly(core & Stem To support proper failure analysis and validation, dealers must return the…
TPMS full assembly(core & Stem To support proper failure analysis and validation, dealers must return the complete TPMS sensor assembly when submitting a claim related to a TPMS leak concern. Claims submitted with TPMS…
- WIRELESS CHARGER Welcome GREEN LED not turning ON after multiple IGN ON/OFF without sleep cycle and no…
WIRELESS CHARGER Welcome GREEN LED not turning ON after multiple IGN ON/OFF without sleep cycle and no phone on the charging pads. Part numbers affected: 68630089AA 68630088AB 68649038AA Welcome Green LED turns on for…
- TRANSMISSION KIT - WITH TORQUE CONVERTER
- Max Tow Right and Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensors Inoperable Customers must experience a Malfunction…
Max Tow Right and Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensors Inoperable Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic…
- Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor Water Intrusion ’s VIN MUST be listed in VIP or your RSU VIN list. NOTE
This bulletin applies to ● The Vehicle MUST be built on or before February 16, 2026 (MDH North America, Enlarged 0216XX). Europe, Middle East & ● The vehicle MUST be equipped with a 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Africa, and…
- SENSOR Exhaust Temperature If this sensor is being replaced due to an early-life P242B pending fault code,…
SENSOR Exhaust Temperature If this sensor is being replaced due to an early-life P242B pending fault code, clear the fault code and perform the Powertrain Verification Test. Only replace the sensor if P242B returns as…
- Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star…
- Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor Water Intrusion CUSTOMER Customers may experience a Malfunction…
Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor Water Intrusion CUSTOMER Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code…
- Flash
Vehicle System Interface Module (VSIM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● B2204-87…
NHTSA lists 356 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2025 RAM 3500?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 356 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2025 RAM 3500?
NHTSA lists 356 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2025 RAM 3500 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2025 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.