Ram 2500
EPA MPG:
NA
EPA MPG:
NA
RECALL ALERT:
There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
The 2025 2500 is more reliable than other cars from the same model year.
The 2025 Ram 2500 has been recalled 2 times by NHTSA.
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The 2025 Ram 2500 has been recalled 2 times by NHTSA.
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2025 Pickup Trucks Reliability
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Ram 2500
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GMC Sierra 1500
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GMC Sierra 2500HD
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GMC Sierra 3500HD
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Ram vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
NA
NA
NA
Engine Minor
NA
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
2012
2013*
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Powertrain
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
2013*
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
NA
Engine Major
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
2013*
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
NA
Engine Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
2013*
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
NA
Engine Cooling
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
2013*
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
NA
Engine Electrical
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
2013*
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
NA
Transmission Major
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
2013*
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
NA
Transmission Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
2013*
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
NA
Drive System
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
2013*
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
2013*
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
NA
Exhaust
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
2013*
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
NA
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
2013*
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
NA
Brakes
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
2013*
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
NA
Climate System
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
2013*
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
NA
Build Quality
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
2013*
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
NA
Electrical Accessories
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
2013*
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
NA
Body Hardware
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
2013*
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
NA
Paint/Trim
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
2013*
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
NA
Noises/Leaks
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
2013*
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
NA
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011*
NA
2012
2013*
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
NA
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability
information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for
about 380,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2025 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential
trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes,
to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 01, 2025
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.
Summary:
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 instrument panel cluster display to be blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
What should you do:
Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel software or replace the instrument panel cluster, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 8, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are B4C and B8C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2025.
For more information:
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
25V826000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
72509
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
May 08, 2025
An inaccurate gear selection display may mislead the driver as to what gear is actually selected, leading to unexpected vehicle movement and increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
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 fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
What should you do:
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. Chrysler's number for this recall is 36C.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
25V297000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
778
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