2025 Ram 2500: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 70 complaints
70
Total Complaints
2,000mi
Median Mileage
Electrical System
Top Issue
0
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
1,775
25th Percentile
2,000
Median Mileage
2,150
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Electrical System
24
Unknown Or Other
10
Exterior Lighting
7
Engine
6
Power Train
4
Service Brakes
2
Fuel/Propulsion System
2
Steering
2
Air Bags
2
Blind Spot Detection
1
Severity Assessment
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"My 2025 RAM 2500 is throwing a P0315 Engine Code. This is part of the NHTSA ID Number: 11016056 and Manufacturer Communication Number: S251800000. Dealer has advised me to not drive the vehicle until there is a fix for it. Truck only has 150 miles on it."
"When letting off the gas and coasting to turn on a road around 10 mph, vehicle motor shut off and lost power steering control. Vehicle alerted to place vehicle in park, press break and push start button. Vehicle started back with no issues. Reported to dealer, dealer picked up and stated they could ..."
"When letting off the gas and coasting to turn on a road around 10 mph, vehicle motor shut off and lost power steering control. Vehicle alerted to place vehicle in park, press break and push start button. Vehicle started back with no issues. Reported to dealer, dealer picked up and stated they could ..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
TX: 12
PA: 10
CO: 6
AZ: 5
NY: 5
CA: 4
MO: 3
VA: 3
NH: 3
OK: 3
Ram 2500 — Other Years
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Active Recalls (4)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
Campaign 25V297000 | 08/05/2025
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.
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.
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Campaign 25V826000 | 01/12/2025
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.
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 December 18, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are B4C and
Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
Campaign 25V882000 | 18/12/2025
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a driver's side air bag or seat belt pretensioner that does not deploy increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is C3C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in th
Brake Lights
Campaign 26V059000 | 02/02/2026
Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall
Maintain Your Electrical System
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Clean battery terminals annually with baking soda and water
- Replace the battery every 3-5 years before it leaves you stranded
- Don't leave accessories running with the engine off
- Check for corroded ground connections if you have intermittent electrical issues
- Replace dim headlights promptly — they're a safety issue and a wiring symptom
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28