2025 Ram 2500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

101 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2025 Ram 2500, alongside 6 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 3/100 on the trouble index — still early — complaints build over a vehicle's first decade on the road. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 2,200 miles.

101Complaints
3/100Trouble index
6Recalls

Too early to call

Where 2025 sits among all 2500 years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Electrical 50 complaints (50%) · typically ~2,200 miles
“The contact owns a 2025 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000( ); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2025 2500
Other 13 complaints (13%)
Engine 9 complaints (9%)
Transmission & drivetrain 6 complaints (6%)
Brakes & stability 5 complaints (5%)
Airbags 4 complaints (4%)

Recalls (6)

POWER TRAIN 26V288000 2026

Chryser (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Ram 2500 Pick up trucks. A software error in the powertrain control module may improperly allow the vehicle speed to exceed the tire speed rating, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.

Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26V225000 2026

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. As such,…

Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this…

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 26V059000 2026

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to an improperly…

Fix: Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA…

AIR BAGS 25V882000 2025

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 2500 Pickup, 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis trucks. A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the driver's side air bag and/or seat belt…

Fix: Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25V826000 2025

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Ram Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel cluster display to be…

Fix: Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel software or replace the instrument panel cluster, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners…

POWER TRAIN 25V297000 2025

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles equipped with a 3.5" cluster and column shifter. A software error may cause the gear selection display to be inaccurate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements…

Fix: Dealers will update the cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for…

Technical service bulletins

304 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and body & structure — are on file for the 2025 Ram 2500. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2025 2500 TSB list →

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2025 Ram 2500 reliable?

The 2025 Ram 2500 drew 101 complaints in federal safety records — still early — complaints build over a vehicle's first decade on the road. Its trouble index is 3/100, scored against the model's worst year (2018).

What are the most common 2025 Ram 2500 problems?

The top reported problems for the 2025 Ram 2500 are electrical (50 complaints), other (13), and engine (9).

Does the 2025 Ram 2500 have recalls?

6 recall campaigns apply to the 2025 Ram 2500. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.