Is the Ram 2500 Reliable?
1994–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Ram 2500 Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 26 | — | — | 73 | Good |
| 2025 | 3 | 50 | 1 | — | 70 | Good |
| 2024 | 2 | 33 | 3 | — | 72 | Good |
| 2023 | 4 | 24 | — | — | 78 | Good |
| 2022 | 8 | 132 | 1 | — | 56 | Fair |
| 2021 | 4 | 82 | 3 | — | 72 | Good |
| 2020 | 4 | 129 | 6 | — | 69 | Good |
| 2019 | 6 | 140 | 6 | — | 64 | Fair |
| 2018 | 7 | 1855 | 3 | — | 45 | Fair |
| 2017 | 8 | 513 | 3 | — | 49 | Fair |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the 2500 Compares to Similar Vehicles
The 2500 scores exactly at the truck average.
Known Ram 2500 Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 2984 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ram 2500 reliable?+
The Ram 2500 scores 65/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 48 recall campaigns and 2984 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year 2500 is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2023 2500 achieved the highest reliability score of 78/100 with 4 recalls and 24 complaints.
How many miles does a 2500 last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Ram 2500 owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used 2500 will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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