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2025 Ram 3500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 3500.

The 2025 Ram 3500 enters its model year with 35 total owner complaints and five recalls, the leading issues clustering around the power train, electrical system and service brakes. That tally positions the current generation well below the peak of the nameplate's complaint curve — 2018 recorded 777 reports across the 2007‑2026 span — and only modestly above the historical low of three complaints in 2009. In context, the 2025 figure suggests a comparatively quiet year for the heavy‑duty line, indicating that recent iterations have largely avoided the systemic trouble spots that drove earlier spikes.

Model year2026202520242023202220212020

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 68677810AA
Fuel filter68677799AA
Spark plugSP138239AC
Cabin air filter68548579AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length259.4 in
Overall width79.5 in
Overall height78.3 in
Wheelbase168.9 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 3500 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.00 sec — 2025 Heavy Duty Laramie Sport 6.7L Crew Cab DRW (8'2.3" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2025Heavy Duty Laramie Sport 6.7L Crew Cab DRW (8'2.3" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-67.00 sec15.30 sec430 hp4WD
2019Heavy Duty Limited 6.7L Mega Cab DRW (6'4" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-68.10 sec16.30 sec400 hp4x4
2019Heavy Duty Limited 6.7L Crew Cab DRW (8' Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-68.40 sec16.40 sec400 hp4x4
2019Heavy Duty Limited 6.7L Crew Cab DRW (8' Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-68.80 sec16.70 sec400 hp4x4

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 15,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 15,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 15,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Underbody (inspect)
Every 8,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Underbody (inspect)
Every 12,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 22,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 75,000 miEngine Breather Filter (replace)
Every 97,500 miPower Steering System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The Ram 3500 has experienced significant volatility in its federal record, with complaints and TSBs peaking sharply between 2018 and 2019 before trending downward in recent years. The 2025 model falls within this current stabilization period, recording 35 complaints and 5 recalls, which is a substantial decrease from the highs of the previous decade. While it shows a slight increase in recalls compared to the 2024 model's two, it remains consistent with the low complaint volumes seen since 2023. Reported issues for 2025 are concentrated in the electrical system, power train, and service brakes, though the data does not specify the root causes. Furthermore, the 2025 model has zero recorded crash or fire complaints. Given this downward trend in complaints and the lack of severe safety incidents, this is a good year to buy.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
313
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
35
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 35 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train,Electrical System,Service Brakes5
Electrical System4
Electrical System,Service Brakes2
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting2
Unknown Or Other2
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance2
Electrical System,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance2
Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control,Wheels1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

25V297000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)Reported 08/05/2025

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles equipped with a 3.5" cluster and column shifter. A software error may cause the gear selection display to be inaccurate. As such, these vehicles… Remedy: Dealers will update the cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403…

25V826000Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelReported 01/12/2025

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Ram Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel software or replace the instrument panel cluster, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 313 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S2508000025 REV. B2026-07-06Electrical SystemInstrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
S26080000302026-07-01Back Over PreventionPark Assist Unavailable Message Displayed in The Cluster
1130702026-06-29Electrical SystemSWITCH – HEADLAMP
1130692026-06-29Electrical SystemSWITCH – HEADLAMP
9100803 Rev 12026-06-29Structure1) If the lamp contains moisture, do not replace it immediately. Turn the fog lamp on for…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2025 3500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.