NHTSA Data Explorer

Ram 2500

Data refreshed July 24, 2026

Select a model year to filter results to that year of the Ram 2500.

Complaints

4,967

Active records

Recalls

66

Active records

TSBs

2,269

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

2

Injuries

78

Crashes

135

Fires

57

Top reported issues — Ram 2500

Click a category to expand its values.

Driver assistance issue

3,433

Reporting mechanism

2,639

Operating state

837

Condition issue

578

Braking behavior

528

Noise

285

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

254

Performance issue

250

Engine behavior

148

Vibration/harshness

137

Ride/handling behavior

129

Steering behavior

129

Thermal issue

121

Safety restraint issue

115

Infotainment behavior

108

Fluid issue

100

Electrical issue

85

Access/entry issue

82

Recent change

80

Safety restraint behavior

72

Lighting behavior

68

Starting behavior

63

Powering on/off behavior

49

HVAC behavior

47

Smell

37

Wiper/washer behavior

17

Communication/network issue

11

Electrified system issue

4

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2026 RAM 2500

Filed Jul 21, 2026


Brake pedal very soft and sink to the floor you have to pump the brake pedal to get hard pedal

2021 RAM 2500

Filed Jul 21, 2026


This problem first occurred on a state highway in [XXX] in 2023 and again in 2026 (this incident.) While driving south on XXX, there was an undulation/slight bump in the interstate while in a mild right hand curve. My vehicles brakes engaged without my input and slowed me down from 70mph to 35mph with traffic behind me. My gas accelerator and brake pedal were unresponsive from user input. At no point was my vehicle out of control to trigger such aggressive braking from my ESC, ERM, or ABS. The…

2017 RAM 2500

Filed Jul 20, 2026


The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an audible warning chime sounded, and the ABS control module and the traction control system failed. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…

2018 RAM 2500

Filed Jul 20, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that occasionally while her husband was driving at various speeds, the ABS warning light illuminated, and an alarm sounded. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was…

2018 RAM 2500

Filed Jul 20, 2026


The Ram ABS Brake recall is over 2 years old. My dash abs lights and alarm continually are alarming. When they alarm the cruise control quits working too. The manufacturer cannot tell me when the parts will be available. They say it is safe to drive but the recall says accidents could occur. I cannot get rid of this unsafe truck because the resale value stinks due to the recall. What do 317,000 owners do?

2016 RAM 2500

Filed Jul 20, 2026


This complaint is against HENDRICK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM IN HOOVER ALABAMA misaligned solid-axle geometry and compromised tire casings triggered a violent, uncontrollable oscillation through the steering system, rendering the truck an immediate highway safety hazard. The vehicle was so dangerous to operate that it could not be driven home and remains stranded at a secondary residential location. IV. EXPEDITION OF COMPLAINT: DEALERSHIP BAD-FAITH REFUSAL Following the failure, a corporate case…

2018 RAM 2500

Filed Jul 18, 2026


I received this safety recall in late 2024 (it is currently July 2026). I have made numerous calls to local dealerships and have called the manufacturer's customer service line. I have been told during these calls that parts are not available to repair my vehicle. Considering the safety recall notices I received in the mail states in bolded text that the loss of ABS/ESC/Traction control may cause a vehicle crash without prior warning, the time this has been left unrepaired seems unreasonable. I…

2018 RAM 2500

Filed Jul 17, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2018 RAM 2500

Filed Jul 17, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. While driving at various speeds, the brake pedal vibrated, and the vehicle decelerated without the brake pedal…

2017 RAM 2500

Filed Jul 17, 2026


Vehicle needs the hydraulic control unit for the ABS to be replaced. Dealership has part needed but has it under a different part number than manufacturer and charges 1500 to replace.

Data sourced from NHTSA's public datasets. Issue classifications are generated by Repair Surge. About this data.

Updated July 24, 2026. Refreshed nightly.