2025 RAM 2500 problems & reliability
59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 RAM 2500, alongside 6 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 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 vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 36 | 61% |
| Exterior Lighting → | 14 | 24% |
| Unknown OR Other | 12 | 20% |
| Engine | 7 | 12% |
| Power Train | 5 | 8% |
| 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%.
What owners report
“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
“The contact owns a 2025 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving after the dealer completed the recall repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System); a message asking whether the driver wanted to connect a fifth-wheel or a conventional trailer was displayed on the…”
Electrical System · filed Jul 15, 2026
“Vehicle experiences repeated intermittent engine shutdown while decelerating to a stop (approximately 3-4 mph). condition has occurred 10+ times since purchase ( Feb.2026). Vehicle currently has 5000 miles.Vehicle has been and is currently for the 3rd time at dealership for this safety issue. Dealer has involved STAR…”
Unknown OR Other · filed Jun 22, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
301 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2025 RAM 2500. The 10 most recent:
Flash: Electronic Shift Module (ESM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● U1057-00 -…
08-301-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 2026
Module & module kit - fuel pump/level unit
113783 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 30, 2026
Sensor - turbocharger speed
113744 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2026
Sensor - turbocharger speed
113742 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2026
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle exhibit/set SYMPTOM: one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)…
18-038-26 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2026
HEADLAMP - NONE
113546 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 23, 2026
HEADLAMP - NONE
113547 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 23, 2026
Flash: DEF Dosing Control Unit (DCU) Software Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble…
08-285-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 18, 2026
Air Handling Performance Test (APT) Availability In wiTECH Technicians may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic…
08-272-26 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 17, 2026
LAMP – TAIL
113137 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 15, 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.
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