Major Problems with Dodge Ram 2500 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Best and Worst Years for Dodge Ram 2500

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Dodge Ram 2500.

Model Year	Complaints
2009 Ram 2500	207
2008 Ram 2500	306
2007 Ram 2500	344
2006 Ram 2500	631
2005 Ram 2500	405
2004 Ram 2500	570
2003 Ram 2500	649
2002 Ram 2500	153
2001 Ram 2500	460
2000 Ram 2500	207
1999 Ram 2500	308

Worst 3 Dodge Ram 2500 complaints

1999 Dodge Ram 2500 AIR BAGS Victims: 4

2005 Dodge Ram 2500 STEERING Victims: 3 Mileage: 150000 miles

2005 Dodge Ram 2500 AIR BAGS Victims: 3 Mileage: 270000 miles

Browse Dodge Ram 2500 complaints by category

Problems with STEERING, AIR BAGS and SUSPENSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Ram 2500 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
STEERING i just purchased a 2009 dodge ram power wagon 2500. i've been driving it for about 10-14 days now. (this...	1184 ~ 58752 miles
AIR BAGS i have a problem with dodge sending out safety recalls to replace defective parts and when i take my vehicle...	479 ~ 25964 miles
SUSPENSION hi i took my truck to sears to have the tires rotated and the steering checked because i had started...	407 ~ 77961 miles
STRUCTURE the driver's side floor mat keeps coming unhooked from the hooking device installed in the carpet. the floormat and the...	388 ~ 70415 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM turn signal showing different turning direction notice it almost daily especially on rainy days almost caused a serious wreck on...	281 ~ 84992 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated the vehicle would shake whenever driving over a...	170 ~ 48447 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN my 2009 2500 hd dodge ram diesel pickup has been in for the following warranty work from the day of...	165 ~ 22002 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING my 2009 2500 hd dodge ram diesel pickup has been in for the following warranty work from the day of...	159 ~ 77437 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i received a recall notice on this vehicle from dodge last fall. went in this spring to get it fixed....	139 ~ 78402 miles
POWER TRAIN my 2009 2500 hd dodge ram diesel pickup has been in for the following warranty work from the day of...	119 ~ 85613 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE driver side rear passenger interior door lock and interior light does stopped working over a year ago. i figured it...	117 ~ 95041 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that the diesel particulate filter (dpf) was regenerated...	92 ~ 65879 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 2500 quadcab 4x4. the contact stated that the front driver side bolt...	71 ~ 66324 miles
ENGINE dpf filter clogged up for third time have had to get dealer to repair. requesting class action suite material for	65 ~ 94752 miles
VISIBILITY 2008 dodge ram 2500 heavy duty 4x4 diesel engine quad-cab short bed. the windshield wipers failed to work . when...	63 ~ 69029 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph the vehicle stalled...	61 ~ 71436 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that the abs failed causing the vehicle to slide...	61 ~ 62006 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 2500. while driving in inclement weather the windshield wipers would operate intermittently....	60 ~ 130539 miles
SERVICE BRAKES front left caliper fell off - locked up wheel - drove into ditch. there was absolutely no work completed on...	60 ~ 97806 miles
WHEELS when checking air pressure on my tires i found cracks in the moto metal 909 rims on driver and passenger...	57 ~ 90654 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that while stopped exhaust fumes began to emit...	50 ~ 40412 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500. three days after purchasing the vehicle the contact attempted to decelerate...	49 ~ 9529 miles
TIRES when checking air pressure on my tires i found cracks in the moto metal 909 rims on driver and passenger...	48 ~ 64049 miles
DIESEL > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 2500. the contact noticed the dpf indicator on the dashboard. she checked the...	41 ~ 34945 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING on my 2008 dodge ram 2500 diesel pickup truck sometimes when you accelerate there is little to no response except...	39 ~ 41645 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM dpf filter clogged up for third time have had to get dealer to repair. requesting class action suite material for	38 ~ 123920 miles
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING vehicle 2003 dodge ram 2500 diesel 4x4 54 000 miles steering box malfunction. difficult to maintain directional stability. replaced steering	35 ~ 20428 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT i recently got my 2003 dodge ram p/u 2500 2wd inspected. i was told that my front end squeaks and...	33 ~ 37085 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY mode heat door failure causing defrost/heating problems when necessary. fogging of interior windows. *tr...	32 ~ 75530 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500 with cooper discover st tires size: 35x12.50r17lt. the contact stated that...	31 ~ 53379 miles
EQUIPMENT i was resetting the oil change light on a 2009 dodge ram 2500 you have to depress the gas pedal...	30 ~ 48191 miles
SEAT BELTS driver's side seatbelt on 2009 dodge ram was cut 1/3 through by male part of seatbelt latch. i have owned...	29 ~ 77479 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that while traveling 25 mph a loud noise...	28 ~ 44057 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS my 2008 dodge ram 2500 was involved in a head on collision in which neither the driver nor the passenger	27 ~ 20463 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2009 dodge ram 2500 the vehicle only has 3 000 miles on it. * the diesel particulate filter warning light...	27 ~ 23747 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving between 10-15 mph in city traffic the vehicle will accelerate when applying the brake. this has happened twice...	22 ~ 33214 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING my 2003 dodge ram 2500 steering shudders uncontrolably when you hit a bump at highway speeds. directional control is difficultwhile...	20 ~ 7858 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that the passenger side door would not unlock when...	18 ~ 90135 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dt: the contact stated when putting vehicle in the park position the selector will indicate park but must be careful...	18 ~ 9035 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT the air conditioner blows warmer air out passenger vents than from the driver side vents. also when we have it...	17 ~ 32409 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION dash-mounted gear-shift indicator shows false information. for example the dashboard lights often indicate reverse when the vehicle is actually in...	17 ~ 24139 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge 2500 diesel. the contact stated that the wheel bearing was wearing prematurely. the...	16 ~ 51735 miles
SEATS at about 4500 miles notice that my right leg was rubbing the frame of the seat has time went on...	15 ~ 48662 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt*: the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure at 50 mph the brakes failed. the emergency brake was...	15 ~ 80484 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN on a 2008 2500 ram diesel with a manual transmission failed to engage in gear while towing. first time (june...	14 ~ 31876 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER while driving on freeway engine stalled immediately without warning due to failure of the fuel lift pump. had to purchase	14 ~ 51208 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500 quad st/slt. the contact stated that the front end of the vehicle...	13 ~ 88357 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING turn signal displays right turn when put in to left turn mode. as well as inadvertently jumping from left turn	13 ~ 76587 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER faulty fuel filter system on dodge diesel trucks. i have a 2006 dodge 2500 ram diesel truck with 19000 miles...	13 ~ 63270 miles
RIM > WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that the front driver's side and rear passenger...	12 ~ 69000 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. while driving approximately 35 mph the turn signals would not operate....	12 ~ 49388 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500. the contact installed a performance programmer tuner chip in the vehicle manufactured...	12 ~ 11827 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING making right turn onto narrow interstate bridge engine died with loss of power steering and braking. this is 9th time...	12 ~ 1927 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES cracks have formed on the sidewalls of all the tires and have become more pronounced lately. the tires are original	11 ~ 30189 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i have an 08 dodge 2500 4x4 diesel. when i go over 60mph and hit a bump it does that...	11 ~ 50557 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i was driving on an access road with my wife when a vehicle pulled out in front of me. i...	11 ~ 17305 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC same components have failed three times. second 10/31/2001 third 4/2002. caliper continues to fail and ruin rotor and discs. *ak...	11
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL uncontrollable steering or front end wobbling. aka death wobble according to my vehicle history there are recalls that are for...	10 ~ 98208 miles
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING bought a used 2006 dodge ram 2500 trx4 with the 5.9l cummins. driving home from the used car dealership my...	10 ~ 85205 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING people flash there headlights at me because my lights are too high. *jb...	10 ~ 42740 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 2500 regcab swb. on march 31 2007 while driving 70 mph the contact...	10 ~ 35106 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING consumer states steering column is defective. *tt ...	10
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES the spare tire on a dodge ram 2500 is secured underneath the vehicle with a stranded cable. while driving down...	9 ~ 86169 miles
LINKAGES > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge 2500. the contact was traveling 70 mph when the tie rod fractured from...	9 ~ 65646 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION while driving 50 mph the vehicle hit a bump in the road and the rear end began to bounce uncontrollably	9 ~ 25928 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 2500. while driving approximately 60 mph at night the instrument panel lighting...	8 ~ 64560 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that the copper wiring used in all four...	8 ~ 86063 miles
COLUMN > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that when the left turn signal was activated...	8 ~ 29951 miles
UNIVERSAL JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. while driving 35 mph the driver's side u-joint axle failed which jammed...	8 ~ 26522 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i own an 08 dodge ram 2500 with approx 970 miles on the vehicle. after hitting a series of road...	8 ~ 37912 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING dt*: the contact stated the power steering pump has failed four times. this occurs at no particular speed. the first...	8 ~ 51000 miles
SHAFT SECTOR > GEAR BOX > STEERING dt: the contact owned a 2002 dodge ram 2500 quad cab diesel. while her husband was driving the steering shaft...	8 ~ 42625 miles
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION terrible shaking when i do 70mph and hit a bump in road. i have to slow down to 35mph to	8 ~ 41873 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE 2004 dodge ram 2500 4x4 pickup caught on fire underbody and was completely totaled.*ak...	8 ~ 52125 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. after the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air...	7 ~ 74833 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500 quad st (na). while driving approximately 50 mph the check engine light...	7 ~ 52154 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING outsider air door/flap in the a/c system on my 2006 dodge ram pickup is broken which prevents air flow to...	7 ~ 90752 miles
TRAILER HITCHES draw-tite gooseneck hitch for 2005 dodge ram 2500 pick-up. the frame mounted u-bolts connecting the hitch to the frame sheared	7 ~ 47357 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT bought a used 2006 dodge ram 2500 trx4 with the 5.9l cummins. driving home from the used car dealership my...	7 ~ 26857 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. while driving various speeds in inclement weather the vehicle began to violently...	7 ~ 19459 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN started with a rattle coming from the front end. rattles whenever you drive it.. i can't say what the outcome...	6 ~ 44865 miles
PARKING BRAKE my 2009 2500 hd dodge ram diesel pickup has been in for the following warranty work from the day of...	6 ~ 17996 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL throttle-body stuck. accelerates for approx. 2 seconds then releases. this is the second time it has happened. only happens in	6 ~ 36359 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500. while driving 50 mph over a bump in the road the vehicle...	6 ~ 10517 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the brake light switch on my 2001 dodge 2500 pickup shorted out causing an electrical fire under the dashboard. ...	6 ~ 43800 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY i was resetting the oil change light on a 2009 dodge ram 2500 you have to depress the gas pedal...	5 ~ 68200 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving on freeway engine stalled immediately without warning due to failure of the fuel lift pump. had to purchase	5 ~ 64040 miles
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY 2001 dodge ram 2500 dashboard cracking . tv investigation slot shown on internet. my vehicle has the same problem -...	5 ~ 42704 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2006 dodge ram truck with a long list of problems**cc the consumer experienced numerous problems with the vehicle such as...	5 ~ 31500 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on the highway a hissing noise was heard from the steering column...	5 ~ 49549 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS have had nothing but trouble with my 02 ram 2500 truck. rear brake pads had nothing but rust holding the...	5 ~ 23393 miles
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving and without warning rear brakes failed causing extended stopping distance. dealer notified. *ak...	5 ~ 9300 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING at highway speeds 65 mph and above all 2003 and 2004 ram trucks with four wheel drive vibrate because of...	5 ~ 12506 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vehicle has been in 5-6 times for brakes. when applying brakes they grab/ release/ catch and lock up. dealer knows...	5
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. while driving various speeds the windshield wipers failed to function intermittently....	4 ~ 81434 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500 diesel. the contact stated that the shock absorber lift for the...	4 ~ 68930 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that the vehicle began to wobble on the front...	4 ~ 20375 miles
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. while driving 65 mph the passenger side steering knuckle fractured which...	4 ~ 44636 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS front passengers seat belt fail to restrain occupant in a 35 m.p.h. collision. *jb...	4 ~ 29375 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS at around 20000 miles on my ram 2500 the rotors warped seems to be a common problem on dodge ram...	4 ~ 9214 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY 2004 dodge ram 2500 pickup.mr (nar) windshield wiper fluid odor and electrical brakes installed. cb ...	4 ~ 61250 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING while backing out vehicle's power steering and brakes locked up making vehicle unable to drive. dealer states the problem can	4 ~ 15063 miles
SHAFT PITMAN > GEAR BOX > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge 2500. the contact was traveling 70 mph when the tie rod fractured from...	3 ~ 87333 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER while driving home from work friday the #4 fuel tube that comes from the fuel bar and goes into the...	3 ~ 62754 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. while idling at a stop light the rpms increase as if...	3 ~ 43833 miles
VALVE > TIRES on 5/19/2007 two tire valve stems failed within 2 hours schrader-china valve stems failed deflating tire in moments. occurred on...	3 ~ 1278 miles
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i own a 2002 dodge ram 2500 cummins diesel pickup. this is the previous body style that ran from 1994...	3 ~ 71167 miles
EXTERNAL > WARNINGS > BACK OVER PREVENTION dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle was shifted into park the back up alarm sounded as if to indicate...	3 ~ 24819 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 05v462000...	3 ~ 12492 miles
HUB > WHEELS left wheel bearing on my 2004 ram 2500 truck has been replaced 8 times. the failure occurs under normal driving...	3 ~ 28333 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM that morning i was leaving a job site and noticed my engine light came on. i called the dodge dealer....	3 ~ 11105 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL i own a 2004.5 dodge cummins diesel. at 7000 miles the truck burned up 6 fuel injectors. dodge claimed it...	3 ~ 24333 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer states: all of a sudden vehicle died when making a turn in traffic no lights came on it just...	3 ~ 36245 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while the consumer was pulling out of a driveway the vehicle's clutch failed. *nm the consumer stated that the sender...	3 ~ 38667 miles
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle is a 2004 dodge ram 2500 with automatic transmission and a diesel engine. i exited the vehicle to check...	3 ~ 1285 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY while loading the vehicle the tailgate support cables broke without warning. this caused the driver to sustain major injuries and...	3 ~ 23333 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS after striking a ditch and a concrete barrier air bags did not deploy. the seat belt did not hold and	3 ~ 38677 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT while driving 45 mph consumer applied the brakes tryint to avoid hiting a deer. right lower control arm bended. dealer	3 ~ 31000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 2004 dodge ram 2500 pickup.mr (nar) windshield wiper fluid odor and electrical brakes installed. cb ...	3 ~ 46881 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY both exterior mirrors flew off vehicle while pulling a trailer at 75 mph. dealer notified and replaced mirrors. feel free	3
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL when the vehicle went over a bump or around a slight curve it bounced out of control. the driver had...	3 ~ 25579 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the wiring harness for the speaker are incorrect for the premium infinity stereo system. the resultant problem caused the stereo...	3 ~ 30777 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS the brakes pulled right and the right side caliper was replaced. now the brakes are pulling left. it seems the...	3
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the 08 dodge ram was driving down the road when the fuse box under the hood caught fire causing the...	2 ~ 185000 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owned a 2006 dodge ram 2500. while the vehicle was parked the contact noticed flames under the...	2 ~ 85000 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. while driving at an unknown speed the key released from the...	2 ~ 69750 miles
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2006 dodge ram 2500 cummins diesel-failed left turn signal/brake light on factory installed trailer plug. my parents purchased this truck...	2 ~ 50000 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES my 2009 2500 hd dodge ram diesel pickup has been in for the following warranty work from the day of...	2 ~ 1988 miles
CONNECTION > LINK > DRAG tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that while driving he experienced difficulty steering. upon further...	2 ~ 32500 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 quad st/slt. he purchased the vehicle in december of 2006. during a...	2 ~ 28075 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ignition key will fall out at times while vehicle is running. able to remove key at any time. dealer said...	2 ~ 18000 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ac does not blow cold on passenger side and freezes up losing power took it to dealer under warranty on...	2 ~ 80000 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 2500. while driving approximately 45 mph the hood flew up and struck the...	2 ~ 107738 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC during a routine stop at red light on 55 mph road the metal brake line ruptured where it is routed...	2 ~ 50018 miles
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2001 dodge ram 2500 dashboard cracking . tv investigation slot shown on internet. my vehicle has the same problem -...	2 ~ 50000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE found fuel line lock clip rotted and half was gone. this clip locks the font and rear fuel lines together...	2 ~ 3500 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dashboard cracking and falling on electrical wire shorting out things keeps blowing the abs fuse. *ak...	2 ~ 49344 miles
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN my 2004 dodge ram 2500 developed a vibration in the front end a about 35 000 miles. it was most...	2 ~ 44778 miles
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the driver seat mechanism failed during mild acceleration causing the driver to be thrown backwards. the seat tilt mechanism has...	2 ~ 28255 miles
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING truck was purchased used with 16000 miles. at approx. 20000 miles an anomaly with the turn signal occurred: a "left"...	2 ~ 45263 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt*: the contact stated the headlights and turn signals will not work properly. a light illuminated on the dash indicating...	2 ~ 47065 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i purchased a 2005 dodge ram 2500 3 months ago and only have 10 000 miles on the truck. on...	2 ~ 5185 miles
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN back end of 05 dodge ram 1500 slid on wet pavement at approximately 10 mph. when back end hit curb...	2 ~ 15800 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt: the head blew on the engine at 7 000 miles. prior to engine light come on. took vehicle to...	2 ~ 26138 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM dt: the head blew on the engine at 7 000 miles. prior to engine light come on. took vehicle to...	2 ~ 18000 miles
HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2003 dodge ram 2500 pickup with cummins diesel engine. loss of power steering and power brakes simultaniously due to failure...	2 ~ 7000 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION with normal driving the upper and lower front ball joints went out of my truck within the first 60 000...	2 ~ 65252 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the front passenger seat belt released without depressing the release button. the dealer could not resolve the problem. *ak the...	2
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT i have a 2002 dodge truck 2500 diesel. the dash busted right after i bought i had to buy a...	2
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY seat becomes a problem when the temperature gets colder. cool mornings will cause the seats to rise 3 inches causing...	2 ~ 25700 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS my vehicle crashed into a cliff-side at 50 mph. the collision was directly head-on. neither the driver's nor the passenger	2
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle experiencing problem with brake making loud bumping noise and grabbing from rear wheels when brakes were applied. vehicle has...	2 ~ 27016 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS front middle seat did not properly hold passenger. consumer stated that middle seat was kicked from behind by another child	2
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC power brakes and power steering failed and dumped fluid onto ground. dealer was unable to duplicate the defect. consumer has...	2
DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC have had a severe right hand pulling problem under moderate to severe braking. i have brought my vehicle to the...	2
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER consumer concerned about the 2002 2500 dodge ram engine. *ts the consumer stated there is a problem with the fuel...	2 ~ 59880 miles
SOFTWARE > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 2500. the vehicle failed an inspection due to the comprehensive component monitor...	1 ~ 192000 miles
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE driving down the highway hood flew open at 65 mph. i had been driving the truck for several hours previously...	1 ~ 147000 miles
SWITCH > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 megacab 4x4. the contact stated that the turning signal lights would...	1 ~ 130000 miles
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that while attempting to park he applied the...	1 ~ 64000 miles
CONNECTOR/CLIP > TETHER > CHILD SEAT 2002 dodge dashboard is completely failed. falling in and creating sharp objects in behind dash and on floorboards. pulled a...	1
SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 2500. while driving approximately 40 mph the driver attempted to engage the left...	1 ~ 44000 miles
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. while driving 74 mph the contact heard a banging sound within a...	1 ~ 150000 miles
BEAD > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 2500. the inside beads of the wheel began to fracture. the vehicle...	1 ~ 157127 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE several issues we are dealing with. first this is one that the dealership/service can't even get right. the "check engine"...	1
MULTIPLE AXLE > SUSPENSION while driving my 2003 dodge ram 2500 quad cab 4x4 cummins diesel at approximately 35 mph my right front tire...	1 ~ 67000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST 2 different brake lines failed the same day.. both rusted through the rest of the lines near the booster and...	1 ~ 93000 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE 2004 dodge ram front bumper was loose. customer states he towed the vehicle to california and back before noticing the...	1
ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that his vehicle would not start and the fans...	1 ~ 69000 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING dodge 2500 4x4 diesel truck dash is cracked in about 5 places. it is going to fall through pretty soon....	1
CRANKCASE (PCV) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge 2500. the contact stated that the scent of oil was detected in and outside...	1 ~ 31000 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING radiator failed on 2003 dodge ram 2500 hemi 4x4 at 51 000 miles. vehicle has a 7/70 drivetrain warranty however...	1 ~ 51220 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICES > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i wish to voice my displeasure with chysler's recall #e-17 on my 2003 2500 dodge pickup. if there is a...	1
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING i have a 2003 dodge 2500 pick up the power steering reservoir is leaking. the dealer told me that this...	1 ~ 50000 miles
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN my 2004 dodge ram 2500 developed a vibration in the front end a about 35 000 miles. it was most...	1 ~ 52555 miles
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE dt*: the contact stated the am/fm radio volume control would not work. also when raining hard there was a leak...	1 ~ 66500 miles
LINKAGES > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY a recall is due. driving the 2003 dodge heavy duty 2500 hemi pickup towards work in the dark morning hours...	1 ~ 15000 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS dt: the contact stated while trying to install a child seat he found the rear seat belts would not lock...	1 ~ 6554 miles
VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the vacuum pump on my 2002 dodge ram 2500 4x4 ho cummins diesel truck is defective and i just found...	1 ~ 74000 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt: the head blew on the engine at 7 000 miles. prior to engine light come on. took vehicle to...	1 ~ 7000 miles
CONNECTING > RELAY > ROD (1) driving on freeway at 75 mph speed limit. hit ruts in road left from semis. tires started bouncing. truck...	1 ~ 54000 miles
CENTER SUPPORT BEARING > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN my wife and i bought a 2004 dodge 2500 hemi quad cab pick-up last march. we took is back to...	1 ~ 400 miles
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT the front left tire started wobbling severely at about sixty miles an hour and could have caused serious injury if	1 ~ 22000 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2003 dodge ram 2500 diesel p0148 fuel delivery code appeared on my truck for 30000 and i have 59000. until...	1 ~ 58000 miles
SWITCH > BACK UP LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i have a 2004 dodge ram 2500 with a 6 speed manual transmission. the sensor in my manual transmission that...	1 ~ 18 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY person getting into truck grabed handle above door frame handle broke off resulting in person falling backward and hitting head	1 ~ 6760 miles
TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > GASOLINE > ENGINE dt: 2002 dodge ram 2500 hd quad cab 4 wheel drive slt. the truck has been in the repair shop...	1 ~ 50000 miles
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES repeated corrosion failure of truck tailgate support cables most recently in july 2004 previously in december of 2001. parts replaced	1 ~ 54000 miles
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while driving 10 mph brake pedal proceeded to the floor. as a result rear brake line broke. no impact reported.	1 ~ 80000 miles
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING my automobile is unsafe i almost wrecked thursday with my children with me. it very scary and i am afraid...	1 ~ 25489 miles
MULTI PIECE > WHEELS left front wheel locked up almost causing an accident. *ak...	1 ~ 71000 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the consumer noticed that the rear seat had no head restraint. if the vehicle was involved in a rear end...	1
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE have had nothing but trouble with my 02 ram 2500 truck. rear brake pads had nothing but rust holding the...	1 ~ 50000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER leak in fuel line due to premature failure of fuel fitting above fuel tank. potential fire and health hazard.*ak...	1 ~ 55077 miles
WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the safety belt had a tendency of twisting in the buckle intermittently. the consumer could not dislodge the twist while	1 ~ 1000 miles
SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer pulled into a parking space and placed the vehicle in park with engine on and got out of the...	1 ~ 7000 miles
COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving at 65 mph vehicle suddenly down shifted to 3rd gear. the vehicle made a huge noise causing engine...	1
FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that the clutch locked up and the vehicle was...	1 ~ 500 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING power steering was defective when the vehicle was running. steering wheel will not move. dealer has replaced the power steering...	1 ~ 10000 miles
IDLER AND ATTACHMENT > ARM > LINKAGES 199 doge ram ext cab 4x4 diesel - ball joints and front bushings wearing out and need to be replaced	1 ~ 45000 miles
UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT 199 doge ram ext cab 4x4 diesel - ball joints and front bushings wearing out and need to be replaced	1 ~ 45000 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM wrecked prior to sale to me. never reported to me. numerous service bullitons on this equipment not reported to the	1
SWITCH > FOG LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the brakes locked up which caused consumer to pump the brakes. *jb the brakes would lock up when the weather...	1 ~ 25831 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR problems with brake rotors. *mr...	1
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM twice while driving the 2000 dodge 2500 club cab the engine stalled suddenly. *nm the consumer was able to stop...	1 ~ 33329 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle is experiencing problems with the power steering it locks up while driving and loses power steering while sitting still...	1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer has been having a problem with vehicle since 3 days after purchasing it. vehicle will start up but cuts...	1
DRUM > DRUM > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR power steering pump failed. (attorney for client). yh...	1
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS combination seat/lap belt on driver's seat will not stay snug as directed in the owner's manual on page 22 warning...	1
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION vehicle experiencing vibration due to suspension failure repairs were done several times problems still exist shocks are leaking oil due	1
LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS > FRONT while driving over 50 mph the is severe shaking in the front end. this shaking is so severe that vehicle...	1 ~ 12000 miles

FAQ

What year Dodge Ram 2500 is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 11 years, Dodge Ram 2500 models of 2002, 2009, 2000 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Dodge Ram 2500?

Dodge Ram 2500 models of 2003 and 2006 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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