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Ram 2500 Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 15 model years, NHTSA lists 118 recalls and 5,431 owner complaints for the Ram 2500. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Ram 2500 by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ram 2500 | 0 | 29 | |
| 2025 Ram 2500 | 0 | 66 | |
| 2024 Ram 2500 | 0 | 59 | |
| 2023 Ram 2500 | 0 | 49 | |
| 2022 Ram 2500 | 0 | 181 | |
| 2021 Ram 2500 | 8 | 108 | |
| 2020 Ram 2500 | 10 | 162 | |
| 2019 Ram 2500 | 12 | 193 | |
| 2018 Ram 2500 | 10 | 2,607 | |
| 2017 Ram 2500 | 12 | 698 | |
| 2016 Ram 2500 | 14 | 259 | |
| 2015 Ram 2500 | 15 | 215 | |
| 2014 Ram 2500 | 16 | 344 | |
| 2013 Ram 2500 | 16 | 178 | |
| 2012 Ram 2500 | 5 | 283 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Ram models.
Ram 2500: questions owners ask
Which Ram 2500 year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Ram 2500 model years with the most are the 2018 (2,607), 2017 (698) and 2014 (344). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Ram 2500 years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2023 (49), 2024 (59) and 2021 (108), out of 13 model years from 2012 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Ram 2500 have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 10 Ram 2500 model years, 118 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2013 (16), 2014 (16) and 2015 (15). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Ram 2500 years have the most ABS and stability control complaints?
1,950 owner complaints across 4 Ram 2500 model years describe ABS, traction or stability control warnings or faults. The most were filed for the 2018 (1,585), 2017 (338) and 2016 (19) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ram 2500 years have the most adaptive cruise control complaints?
337 owner complaints across 2 Ram 2500 model years describe adaptive cruise control disengaging, braking or not working. The most were filed for the 2018 (272) and 2017 (65) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ram 2500 years have the most stalling complaints?
106 owner complaints across 9 Ram 2500 model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2012 (24), 2020 (22) and 2019 (20) model years, out of 9 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ram 2500 years have the most check engine light complaints?
64 owner complaints across 8 Ram 2500 model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2014 (15), 2019 (11) and 2020 (10) model years, out of 8 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ram 2500 years have the most brake complaints?
29 owner complaints across 2 Ram 2500 model years describe brakes feeling soft, failing, grinding or squealing. The most were filed for the 2017 (23) and 2024 (6) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ram 2500 years have the most emissions system complaints?
23 owner complaints across 3 Ram 2500 model years describe emissions faults such as DPF, EGR, catalytic converter, AdBlue/DEF or NOx sensor problems. The most were filed for the 2022 (11), 2015 (7) and 2020 (5) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ram 2500 years have the most no-start complaints?
19 owner complaints across 4 Ram 2500 model years describe the car failing to start. The most were filed for the 2019 (6), 2020 (5) and 2023 (5) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ram 2500 years have the most fire complaints?
15 owner complaints across 2 Ram 2500 model years describe the car catching fire or melting wiring. The most were filed for the 2012 (9) and 2021 (6) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ram 2500 years have the most rough idle and misfire complaints?
14 owner complaints across 2 Ram 2500 model years describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. The most were filed for the 2019 (7) and 2020 (7) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.