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2024 Ram 3500 Engine Problems

3 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data

3
Complaints
1
Fires
Jan 2026Oct 2024
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (3)

highENGINE
Filed: Feb 2026

After your engine was replaced, your truck continues to run unreliably and isn't dependable enough for you to use in your business. You're experiencing ongoing performance issues that weren't resolved by the engine replacement work.

NHTSA #: 11716850
highENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2026

Your check engine light has come on 8 times since November 2025, forcing you to shut down work multiple times. Your truck now has 43,000 miles and the dealership says they don't know what's causing the problem. The issue likely involves a fault in the engine or fuel system that needs proper diagnostic testing and repair.

NHTSA #: 11713787
mediumENGINE
FireFiled: Oct 2024

The contact owned a 2024 RAM 3500. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and idling on the driveway, it caught on fire in the engine compartment. The vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. The origin of the fire was unknown. The entire engine compartment was burnt and the vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle remained at the scene where it caught on fire. No injuries were sustained. A fire department report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,600.

NHTSA #: 11619967

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