2025 Ram 2500 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2025 Ram 2500 has a complaint index of 31, ranking 10th out of 14 model years with data, and carries a Good verdict. NHTSA lists 62 complaints, 6 recalls, 2 fires, and 1 injury, with the Electrical System making up 63% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 31/100
- #10 of 14 2500 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 62
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
Top 2025 Ram 2500 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some drivers report the engine bay making a loud screeching sound followed by smoke and a burning electrical smell.
- Owners describe the vehicle stalling at low speed with a message to shift into park before it can be restarted.
- Several complaints mention the instrument or navigation display blacking out intermittently while driving.
- Brake pedals are described as spongy or requiring multiple presses to get a firm response, even on a new truck.
- One owner reported a Diesel Exhaust Fluid system failure that caused the vehicle to stall and display a DEF warning.
- A turn signal was reported to erroneously activate on the opposite side after completing a turn.
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?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Ram 2500 has a complaint index of 31, the second-lowest among the 14 model years with data, and earns a Good verdict relative to other Ram 2500 years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ram 2500?
- Electrical System issues account for 63% of complaints (39 of 62), followed by Engine problems at 18% and Transmission & Powertrain issues at 11%, according to NHTSA data.
- Does the 2025 Ram 2500 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2025 Ram 2500, covering software errors in the powertrain control module, instrument panel, occupant restraint controller, trailer tow module, and gear selection display.
- How does the 2025 Ram 2500 compare to other years?
- The 2025 model ranks 10th worst out of 14 years by complaint index (31), well below the worst year, 2018, which has a complaint index of 100 and an Avoid verdict.
- At what mileage do 2025 Ram 2500 problems typically appear?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 2,200 miles overall, with Engine complaints centering around 1,700 miles and Transmission & Powertrain complaints around 15,000 miles.