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Ram 2500 Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 65 recall campaigns across the Ram 2500, 2009–2026. Owners have filed 5,130 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 10 model years with settled counts, the 2018 drew the most (2,597) and the 2009 the fewest (5).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls65campaignsCovering 2009–2026 model yearsSource: NHTSA Complaints5,130filedOwner reports across 15 model yearsSource: NHTSA ODI Crash tests4★overall★★★★☆2023 model, latest ratedSource: NHTSA NCAP

Ram 2500 complaints by model year

5,130 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 2009 · 5 complaints
  • 2021 · 108 complaints
  • 2020 · 162 complaints

Most complaints

  • 2018 · 2,597 complaints
  • 2017 · 697 complaints
  • 2014 · 341 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Ram 2500 owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Service brakes 5142,33816141022515513
Electrical system 1214752920356110123710
Vehicle speed control 7234282150110
Forward collision avoidance 6322531161413
Power train 4275292025506773
Unknown or other 30103252082344121
Engine 39373233263011984
Steering 49851110575130

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Ram 2500 recalls (65)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one 2500 model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Ram 2500
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
26V531000Aug 13, 2026Rearview Camera Image May Fail to Display/FMVSS 1112026—
26V327000May 21, 2026Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 1112024—
26V288000May 7, 2026Vehicle Can Exceed the Speed Rating of the Tires2023–202628.7%
26V244000Apr 16, 2026Loss of Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 126202659.8%
26V225000Apr 9, 2026Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 108, 2082025, 202634.6%
26V059000Feb 2, 2026Inoperative Trailer Lighting and Trailer Brake Failure2025, 202635.1%
25V882000Dec 18, 2025Disabled Driver's Side Air Bag and Seat Belt Pretensioner/FMVSS 126 & 208202565.1%
25V824000Dec 1, 2025Side Curtain Air Bag Inflators May Rupture20199.6%
25V826000Dec 1, 2025Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 135, 105 & 1022025, 202674%
25V765000Nov 6, 2025Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 2082021, 202229.7%
25V592000Sep 11, 2025Side Curtain Air Bag Inflators May Rupture201825.5%
25V530000Aug 18, 2025Incorrect Brake System Warning Light/FMVSS 101202696.2%
25V297000May 8, 2025Inaccurate Gear Selection Display/FMVSS 101202593.1%
25V010000Jan 16, 2025Side Curtain Air Bag Inflators May Rupture2016–202032.8%
24V896000Nov 27, 2024Loss of ABS/Traction Control from Module Failure2017, 201814.1%

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

Check on NHTSA ↗
All 65 Ram 2500 recalls by model year →

Crash-test stars by model year

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the Ram 2500 (most-tested body style each year)
Model yearOverallFrontalSideRolloverTested as
2023★★★★☆4★5★3★pu/cc 4wd
2022★★★★☆4★5★4★pu/cc 2wd
2021★★★★☆4★5★4★pu/cc 2wd
2020★★★★☆4★5★4★pu/cc 2wd
2018★★★★☆4★5★4★pu/cc 2wd
2017★★★★☆4★5★4★pu/cc 2wd
2016★★★★☆4★5★4★pu/cc 2wd
2015★★★★☆4★5★4★pu/cc 2wd
2014★★★★☆4★5★4★pu/cc 2wd

Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Where to next

2026 Ram 2500 report26 complaints · 7 campaigns →2025 Ram 2500 report62 complaints · 6 campaigns →2024 Ram 2500 report59 complaints · 5 campaigns →Every Ram modelRam models →

Ram 2500 FAQ

How many recalls has the Ram 2500 had?

NHTSA lists 65 recall campaigns that cover at least one Ram 2500 model year from 2009 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Ram 2500 year has the most complaints?

Among the last 10 model years with settled counts, the 2018 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (2,597) and the 2009 the fewest (5). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Ram 2500 problems?

Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the service brakes, electrical system, vehicle speed control in complaints filed with NHTSA.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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