NHTSA Data Explorer

Dodge Ram 2500

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

10,419

Active records

Recalls

103

Active records

TSBs

915

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

33

Injuries

598

Crashes

859

Fires

291

Top reported issues — Dodge Ram 2500

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Condition issue

3,941

Operating state

2,669

Braking behavior

1,148

Ride/handling behavior

990

Vibration/harshness

901

Safety restraint issue

797

Steering behavior

664

Thermal issue

627

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

584

Fluid issue

542

Safety restraint behavior

536

Noise

514

Engine behavior

500

Lighting behavior

460

Reporting mechanism

436

Driver assistance issue

421

Performance issue

290

Electrical issue

260

Access/entry issue

254

HVAC behavior

216

Wiper/washer behavior

166

Smell

101

Recent change

100

Starting behavior

81

Powering on/off behavior

56

Infotainment behavior

36

Communication/network issue

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2012 DODGE RAM 2500

Filed May 27, 2026


We purchased our 2012 Dodge Ram heavy duty with tow package new. At just over 152000 miles, the engine started knocking while on vacation. We were not towing at the time. We put in injector cleaner to try and help the knocking. During our vacation, we were on the freeway when we suddenly lost power, the service engine light popped on, and the engine died. We were literally driving one minute and the next were trying to get out of the traffic lane with no control. We restarted the engine, the…

2006 DODGE RAM 2500

Filed May 23, 2026


I took my vehicle into the dealership. Almost three weeks ago for a recall on the front end, a steering component. However, they told us that the parts were back ordered several days after the vehicle had been there for three weeks. And then all of a sudden, they call and a week and a 1 after that. And send a vehicle is done. I picked up the vehicle yesterday and it is not fixed. The problem still exists. We just about crashed on the freeway coming home when it started to do the death wobble…

2004 DODGE RAM 2500

Filed May 4, 2026


The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram. The contact was informed that the vehicle had four notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 13V528000 (STEERING), 16V352000 (AIR BAGS), 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) and 09E001000 (STEERING). However, the parts to do the recall repairs for both air bags are not available. Two local dealers were contacted and confirmed that the recall parts were on back order and it was unknown how long it would take for them to be delivered. The recall part for the passenger side was…

2006 DODGE RAM 2500

Filed Apr 27, 2026


Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 133,000. The contact discovered that the mileage was 209,000 from an independent mechanic. The contact reported the issue to the local authorities.

2007 DODGE RAM 2500

Filed Apr 15, 2026


The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that it was difficult to shift the gear shifter out of park(P). The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was discovered that the vehicle could be shifted out of park(P) without depressing the brake pedal. The contact was informed that the brake transmission shift interlock (BTSI) had failed. The contact researched the failure and stated that millions of similar vehicles were included in a recall for the BTSI; however, the year and…

2006 DODGE RAM 2500

Filed Apr 13, 2026


2 injured
Crash

Our first issue with the LT 265/70R17 was in 2020. We had a defective front driver ( tread came completely off the tire) of a Dodge Ram 2500. Replaced it and bought another new one, both new in front now @Sam’s Club. Drove to CA. On the way home, back left tire (drivers side) EXPLODED !! on hwy.10. Lost control of the truck and went off into the center divider, the truck rolled over and was completely destroyed. My wife had a concussion and had to have shoulder surgery due to the roll over.…

2005 DODGE RAM 2500

Filed Feb 18, 2026


The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel wobbled, and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle remained with the dealer for 45 days; however, the vehicle was not repaired. An alternate dealer was contacted. The contact was informed that the parts were ordered…

2006 DODGE RAM 2500

Filed Jan 18, 2026


Abs engages the truck rolls forward 10 to 20 ft. Before it stops. There was a recall that was done on the truck but the issue still continues. Nobody will help me. It's still a problem?

2012 DODGE RAM 2500

Filed Jan 4, 2026


My passenger headlights keeps going in and out. The wiring harness has been replaced twice and it still does it. My check engine light keeps coming on for the evap system even though its been replaced.

2012 DODGE RAM 2500

Filed Nov 6, 2025


Our 2012 RAM 2500 truck with 135k miles, had it's fuel tank fail. The dealership in Oak Ridge, TN tested the vehicle and found that the gas tank tubes were broken causing us to not be able to fill the tank. The dealership recommended NEED TO REPLACE GAS TANK. Mopar aka Stellantis does not make the fuel tank anymore, the replacement fuel tank does not work (completely wrong configuration), there is not an aftermarket tank. We have a Million Mile bumper to bumper warranty with MOPAR. …

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.