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 | 9 | — | — | 75 | Good |
| 2025 | 4 | 31 | — | — | 69 | Good |
| 2024 | 3 | 26 | 3 | — | 74 | Good |
| 2023 | 5 | 19 | — | — | 75 | Good |
| 2022 | 11 | 122 | 1 | — | 57 | Fair |
| 2021 | 6 | 79 | 3 | — | 66 | Good |
| 2020 | 8 | 124 | 4 | — | 59 | Fair |
| 2019 | 9 | 132 | 6 | — | 59 | Fair |
| 2018 | 9 | 1760 | 3 | — | 49 | Fair |
| 2017 | 10 | 494 | 3 | — | 53 | Fair |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the 2500 Compares to Similar Vehicles
The 2500 scores 1 points below the average truck. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Ram 2500 Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 2796 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ram 2500 reliable?+
The Ram 2500 scores 64/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 67 recall campaigns and 2796 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year 2500 is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2026 2500 achieved the highest reliability score of 75/100 with 2 recalls and 9 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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