Issue Pattern Analysis

Ram 2500 Common Problems

We analyzed every Ram 2500 reliability report across 15 model years (avg score 81/100) — here are the issues that keep showing up.

Most-Reported 2500 Issues

Ranked by how often this issue appears in our Ram 2500 year-by-year reports.

#1

Diesel Emissions System

Affects 47% of years

Reported across 7 Ram 2500 model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.

#2

Front Suspension & Steering

Affects 47% of years

Reported across 7 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

Uconnect Infotainment System

Affects 27% of years

Reported across 4 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

Diesel Emissions System (6.7L Cummins)

Affects 20% of years

Reported across 3 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

Front End Suspension & Steering

Affects 20% of years

Reported across 3 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

68RFE Automatic Transmission

Affects 13% of years

Reported across 2 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

Diesel Emissions System (Cummins)

Affects 13% of years

Reported across 2 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

Front Suspension & Steering Components

Affects 13% of years

Reported across 2 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

2011 Ram 250078/100

A capable and powerful work truck that demands proactive maintenance and a readiness for potentially expensive, common repairs.

2012 Ram 250078/100

A powerful truck with high-cost vulnerabilities that demand diligent maintenance and a healthy repair fund.

2013 Ram 250078/100

A powerful heavy-duty truck with immense potential, but demanding proactive maintenance and vigilance, especially for diesel variants.

2014 Ram 250078/100

A beast of burden with powerful engines, but brace for potential significant repair bills if not diligently maintained or inspected.

2015 Ram 250078/100

A powerhouse for serious work, but prepare for regular maintenance and potential headaches from its emissions and electrical systems.

2016 Ram 250078/100

A powerful and capable truck that demands vigilant maintenance and offers impressive capability, but comes with specific high-cost repair risks, particularly for diesel variants.

2017 Ram 250082/100

A powerhouse truck with legendary capability, but prepare for the potential costs of maintaining its complex systems, especially the diesel.

2018 Ram 250078/100

A powerhouse built for work, but diesel emissions systems and front-end wear demand a vigilant owner.

2019 Ram 250079/100

A formidable workhorse that demands diligent maintenance, especially for its powerful but complicated diesel variant.

2020 Ram 250083/100

A powerhouse built for endurance, but be prepared for potential high-dollar maintenance, especially with the diesel.

2021 Ram 250082/100

A powerhouse truck with legendary capability, but be mindful of the significant costs associated with maintaining its complex diesel emissions and heavy-duty front end.

2022 Ram 250085/100

A powerhouse of a truck, but diesel emissions systems demand vigilant attention and can be costly to maintain.

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