2025 Ram 2500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
50/100
#7 most-complained of 13 2500 years
The 2025 Ram 2500 has 62 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 50, and 6 recalls, ranking 7th worst out of 13 model years — a Caution rating relative to other Ram 2500 years. Electrical System issues drive 63% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 62
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2025 Ram 2500 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System39 (63%)
- Other12 (19%)
- Engine11 (18%)
- Transmission & Powertrain7 (11%)
- Brakes6 (10%)
- Airbags4 (6%)
- Steering3 (5%)
- Fuel System2 (3%)
- Lane Departure2 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (3%)
What owners report
- Vehicles have lost power steering assist and shut off momentarily while coasting at low speed, prompting a park/restart alert.
- Instrument and navigation displays go dark intermittently while the truck is running.
- Some trucks unexpectedly shut down at low speed and display a message telling the driver to shift into park before restarting.
- Brake pedals feel soft or spongy, sometimes requiring multiple presses to get firm stopping power, even during hard braking events.
- Turn signals have erroneously activated on the opposite side after completing a turn.
- Engine bay screeching and smoke consistent with an electrical fire has occurred while driving with no load.
2025 Ram 2500 recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V288000May 7, 2026Transmission & Powertrain12,736 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Ram 2500 Pick up trucks. A software error in the powertrain control module may improperly allow the vehicle speed to exceed the tire speed rating, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Risk: Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 43D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V225000Apr 9, 2026Electrical System65,348 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards numbers 102, "Transmission Shift Position Sequence," 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems for Light Vehicles," 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System," and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 35D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V059000Feb 2, 2026Electrical System456,287 vehicles
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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 became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 10, 2026.
2025 compared with other 2500 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Ram 2500 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 62 complaints and a complaint index of 50 for the 2025 Ram 2500, ranking it 7th worst of 13 model years with a Caution verdict relative to other years of this model.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2025 Ram 2500?
- Electrical System complaints make up 63% of all reports (39 of 62), with a median failure mileage of 2,200 miles, more than any other problem area.
- Does the 2025 Ram 2500 have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2025 Ram 2500, covering electrical system software, an airbag occupant restraint controller issue, and a transmission control module software error.
- How does the 2025 Ram 2500 compare to other years?
- Its complaint index of 50 is lower than the worst year, 2018, at 100, but higher than the best years, 2013 and 2023, which scored 8 and 0.