Ram 2500 years to avoid
More than twice the 2500's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Ram 2500 years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Ram 2500 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Ram 2500 problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes3,054
- Electrical965
- Acceleration514
- Engine461
- Transmission456
- Driver assistance390
- Steering388
- Fuel system271
- Suspension140
- Body107
- Airbags100
- Wheels73
Ram 2500 problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 34 | Brakes | 1,486 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2025 | - | 67 | Electrical | 2,600 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2024 | - | 59 | Brakes | 12,000 | 5 | 7 | |
| 2023 | - | 49 | Engine | 35,000 | 8 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 64 | 182 | Electrical | 19,970 | 12 | 9 | Fewest complaints |
| 2021 | 70 | 109 | Electrical | 37,510 | 8 | 6 | |
| 2020 | 70 | 162 | Fuel system | 11,000 | 10 | 5 | Fewest complaints |
| 2019 | 63 | 194 | Fuel system | 9,000 | 12 | 8 | |
| 2018 | 5 | 2,609 | Brakes | 52,000 | 9 | 39 | Avoid |
| 2017 | 23 | 699 | Brakes | 46,500 | 11 | 12 | Avoid |
| 2016 | 52 | 260 | Transmission | 24,000 | 12 | 16 | |
| 2015 | 58 | 215 | Transmission | 35,000 | 13 | 13 | |
| 2014 | 47 | 345 | Steering | 30,000 | 14 | 13 | |
| 2013 | 66 | 178 | Engine | 40,000 | 14 | 7 | Fewest complaints |
| 2009 | 95 | 5 | Steering | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 66
Ram 2500 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- Recall Completion Prior to Sale of Vehicle
- FCA Caribbean Warranty Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 6
- FCA Caribbean Warranty Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 4
- Warranty Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 4
- Warranty Bulletin D-25-04 FFB Program
- Warranty Bulletin D-24-16 (XR1) Urea Delivery Module – Select 2019
- FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-24-16 Rev. Announces the addition of the Rear Axle Assembly replacement...
- WARRANTY BULLETIN D-24-15 announces the addition of the Rear Axle Assembly replacement for 2019
- Warranty Operations Newsletter – Volume 10, Issue 6
- FCA Caribbean Warranty Newsletter – Volume 10, Issue 6
- Warranty Bulletin D-24-10 (XQ1) Emission Control System Components – Select 2013
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Questions about the Ram 2500
What years of the Ram 2500 should you avoid?
2017 and 2018. Each has more than twice the Ram 2500's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2018 alone has 2,609, mostly about brakes and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Ram 2500?
2020, 2013 and 2022 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (162, 178 and 182).
What is the most common problem with the Ram 2500?
Brakes, with 3,054 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (965) and acceleration (514).
How many recalls does the Ram 2500 have?
66 recalls between 2009 and 2026. The 2014 model year has the most, with 14.
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