Which Dodge Ram 2500 years should I avoid?

NHTSA data does not designate any specific avoid_years for the 2010-2012 Dodge Ram 2500. However, 2012 ranks worst among the three years with a complaint index of 100 and 12 reported fires, so it warrants extra scrutiny relative to the other years.

What is the best year for the Dodge Ram 2500?

Among the years covered (2010-2012), 2010 has the lowest complaint index at 0, with 236 total complaints, 5 crashes, and 4 fires, making it the relatively strongest year in this dataset.

What is the biggest problem with the Dodge Ram 2500?

Steering is the leading problem area across all years covered, making up 58% of total complaints (471 of 817), followed by Engine issues at 15% and Suspension, Wheels & Tires at 14%.

Are there recalls on the Dodge Ram 2500?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns total for the 2010-2012 Dodge Ram 2500, with 4 recalls recorded in each of the three model years and none marked as do-not-drive recalls.

At what mileage do Dodge Ram 2500 problems typically appear?

Median mileage at failure varies by year: 50,000 miles for 2010, 43,118 miles for 2011, and 52,995 miles for 2012.

Dodge Ram 2500 Best and Worst Years (2010–2012)

No years are officially flagged as avoid_years for the Dodge Ram 2500 in this dataset, but 2012 has the highest complaint index (100) with 283 complaints and 12 fires, while 2010 has the lowest complaint index (0) with 236 complaints. Steering is the top problem area across all three years covered (2010-2012), accounting for 58% of complaints.

Model years: 3; 2010–2012
NHTSA complaints: 817
Recall campaigns: 5
Crashes reported: 16
Fires reported: 23
Top problem area: Steering

Ram 2500 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Dodge Ram 2500 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2010	No verdict	0	236	5	4	4	Steering	—	—
2011	No verdict	50	298	3	7	4	Steering	—	—
2012	No verdict	100	283	8	12	4	Steering	—	—

Most common Dodge Ram 2500 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Steering471 (58%)
Engine125 (15%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires113 (14%)
Electrical System106 (13%)
Fuel System65 (8%)
Transmission & Powertrain64 (8%)
Other35 (4%)
Brakes34 (4%)
Structure & Body23 (3%)
Airbags14 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

Which Dodge Ram 2500 years should I avoid?: NHTSA data does not designate any specific avoid_years for the 2010-2012 Dodge Ram 2500. However, 2012 ranks worst among the three years with a complaint index of 100 and 12 reported fires, so it warrants extra scrutiny relative to the other years.
What is the best year for the Dodge Ram 2500?: Among the years covered (2010-2012), 2010 has the lowest complaint index at 0, with 236 total complaints, 5 crashes, and 4 fires, making it the relatively strongest year in this dataset.
What is the biggest problem with the Dodge Ram 2500?: Steering is the leading problem area across all years covered, making up 58% of total complaints (471 of 817), followed by Engine issues at 15% and Suspension, Wheels & Tires at 14%.
Are there recalls on the Dodge Ram 2500?: NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns total for the 2010-2012 Dodge Ram 2500, with 4 recalls recorded in each of the three model years and none marked as do-not-drive recalls.
At what mileage do Dodge Ram 2500 problems typically appear?: Median mileage at failure varies by year: 50,000 miles for 2010, 43,118 miles for 2011, and 52,995 miles for 2012.