2025 Ram 2500: Problems & Reliability
TOO FEW REPORTS2025 Ram 2500: TOO FEW REPORTS — 0 owner complaints.
The verdict engine has only 0 complaints for the 2025 — under the 15-complaint floor — so it is not rated yet rather than called clean by silence.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2015–2026 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
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NHTSA complaints
12
Model years compared
257
Service bulletins
6
Recall campaigns
2025 Ram 2500 recalls
6 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2025, reported between May 8, 2025 and May 7, 2026.
| NHTSA campaign | Reported | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 26V288000 | May 7, 2026 | Powertrain / transmission › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) |
| 26V225000 | Apr 9, 2026 | Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel |
| 26V059000 | Feb 2, 2026 | Exterior lighting › Brake lights |
| 25V882000 | Dec 18, 2025 | Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module |
| 25V826000 | Dec 1, 2025 | Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel |
| 25V297000 | May 8, 2025 | Powertrain / transmission › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl) |
2025 Ram 2500 service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 257 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2025 — fewer than the 440 of the median 2500 year from 2015 to 2026. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (148), structure (27), engine (23). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2025 vs. the year before and after
From the 2024 to the 2025, owner complaints stayed at zero. The 2026 that followed stayed at zero. The 2026 is still new, so its count will keep growing.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 2500 | TOO FEW REPORTS | 0 | 269 | 5 | — |
| 2025 (this page) | TOO FEW REPORTS | 0 | 257 | 6 | $74,547 |
| 2026 2500 | — | 0 | 149 | 8 | $74,614 |
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FAQ
Is the 2025 Ram 2500 reliable?
2025 Ram 2500: TOO FEW REPORTS — 0 owner complaints. The verdict engine has only 0 complaints for the 2025 — under the 15-complaint floor — so it is not rated yet rather than called clean by silence.
What are the most common 2025 Ram 2500 problems?
Owner complaints for the 2025 Ram 2500 aren't concentrated in one component; 257 manufacturer service bulletins are on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2025 Ram 2500 have?
6 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2025 Ram 2500, most recently 26V288000 (May 7, 2026, powertrain / transmission); 26V225000 (Apr 9, 2026, electrical system); 26V059000 (Feb 2, 2026, exterior lighting). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2025 Ram 2500 come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the verdict is CarWhere’s severity-weighted, time-on-road-adjusted score compared with the model’s own median year. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.