2025 RAM 2500 problems & reliability
61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 RAM 2500, alongside 6 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 37 | 61% |
| Exterior Lighting → | 14 | 23% |
| Unknown / Other | 12 | 20% |
| Engine | 8 | 13% |
| Power Train | 6 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 7% |
| Steering | 3 | 5% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 3% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 18 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
What owners report
“Driving by myself with no load at 12:15 in the afternoon with outside temperature at 80 degrees. Vehicle started to make a large screeching sound coming from engine bay. I pulled over into a parking lot and shut off engine. Vehicle continued to make screeching sound from engine bay; I opened hood to a billowing smoke…”
Electrical System · filed Aug 19, 2026
“Our 2025 Ram Rebel stalled on a 55-mph curve on a busy freeway. Fearful, I deliberately drifted the vehicle to the right side of the road looking for an emergency lane. The truck regained momentum and I drove it another 10 miles. Coming to a stop, I heard mechanical griding and felt the truck shudder. I drove it home…”
Power Train · filed Aug 9, 2026
“while driving down the road at 45 mph I lost power steering and was pulled off the road. This happened twice.Took it to the dealer and they found stored DTC , LSOS communication with BCM stored in the steering assist module.”
Steering · filed Aug 4, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
313 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2025 RAM 2500. The 10 most recent:
Flash: Vehicle System Interface Module (VSIM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ●…
08-331-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 11, 2026
Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor Water Intrusion CUSTOMER Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code…
25-004-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 10, 2026
Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
9100901 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 8, 2026
Switch - Tailgate Handle Prior to replacing the Tailgate Handle Switch, please review MasterTech Article - Tailgate Handle Inoperative.
9100892 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 2, 2026
Airbag Warning Light On or Intermittent. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) May Have The Following DTCs (Active/Stored)
S2623000052 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2026
MODULE - A/C AND HEATER
114259 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 31, 2026
Radiator - engine cooling
114254 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 26, 2026
Radiator - engine cooling
114255 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 26, 2026
PULLEY Fan If replacing 68209745AA, also replace 68723388AA, 05086958AB, and 68000833AD. Retain bolts, mark each with its original location, and submit a STAR ticket for parts return. Bolt P/Ns: 68005469AA, 03928873…
9100882 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 17, 2026
Front Passenger Display Module Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders, Warranty, Mopar, Customer Pay and Service Contract. Order "68" part number for New, Unsold units only.
9100879 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 7, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2025 RAM 2500 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2025 RAM 2500?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.