#1
Electrical System
Reported across 6 Dodge Ram 2500 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Issue Pattern Analysis
Dodge Ram 2500 Common Problems
We analyzed every Dodge Ram 2500 reliability report across 17 model years (avg score 73/100) — here are the issues that keep showing up.
Most-Reported Ram 2500 Issues
Ranked by how often this issue appears in our Dodge Ram 2500 year-by-year reports.
Affects 35% of years
#2
Front Suspension & Steering
Reported across 6 Dodge Ram 2500 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#3
Front End Suspension & Steering
Reported across 5 Dodge Ram 2500 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#4
Rust and Corrosion
Reported across 3 Dodge Ram 2500 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#5
6.7L Cummins Emissions System
Reported across 3 Dodge Ram 2500 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#6
Rust & Corrosion
Reported across 2 Dodge Ram 2500 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#7
Automatic Transmission
Reported across 2 Dodge Ram 2500 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#8
Body & Frame Rust
Reported across 2 Dodge Ram 2500 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Problems by Model Year
1994 Dodge Ram 250078/100
A legendary powertrain in a truck that needs diligent front-end and rust management to truly shine.
1995 Dodge Ram 250068/100
A powerful, capable workhorse that requires proactive maintenance and careful attention to its well-known weak points.
1996 Dodge Ram 250072/100
A powerful and capable truck that requires vigilance against age-related wear and notorious Dodge quirks.
1997 Dodge Ram 250072/100
A powerhouse with an iron heart, but often let down by its circulatory and skeletal systems.
1998 Dodge Ram 250078/100
A legendary workhorse with a few critical weak spots that, if addressed, offers immense value and capability.
1999 Dodge Ram 250078/100
A rugged, capable truck that can be incredibly durable with proper care, but it has distinct weak points requiring owner vigilance.
2000 Dodge Ram 250068/100
A legendary workhorse that requires diligent care and a budget for known heavy-duty repairs to remain dependable.
2001 Dodge Ram 250078/100
A powerful, capable truck that demands proactive maintenance and attention to its notorious weak points for long-term satisfaction.
2002 Dodge Ram 250062/100
A powerful and iconic truck, but demanding in maintenance and prone to several high-cost failures.
2003 Dodge Ram 250072/100
A powerful and capable workhorse that demands consistent maintenance to mitigate its known mechanical and electrical weaknesses.
2004 Dodge Ram 250072/100
A powerful workhorse requiring consistent attention to its notorious front end, electrical system, and battle against corrosion.
2005 Dodge Ram 250078/100
A powerful workhorse that demands diligent maintenance to mitigate its well-known wear points.
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