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1994-2010 · 17 model years

Dodge Ram 2500 Problems by year

Owners have filed 3,653 complaints about the Dodge Ram 2500 across 17 model years, and it has 24 recalls. The 2003 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (661), while 2010 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the steering, followed by the suspension.

Most complaints for its age2003661 complaints · 9 recallsSee the 2003
Complaints
3,653
Recalls
24
Crashes
225
Fires
51
Injuries
126
Deaths
10

Ram 2500 complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
201027042Transmission & drivetrainA
2009223564SteeringC
20083429169SteeringF
200736111209SteeringF
20066709354SteeringF
20054229448SteeringF
20045829497SteeringF
20036619302SteeringF
20021552101Body, doors & structureC
20010200-A
20002102115Body, doors & structureC
19990200-A
19980200-A
19970100-A
19960100-A
19950100-A
19940100-A

Most common Ram 2500 problems

Dodge Ram 2500 recalls 24

Latest Ram 2500 complaints

2007 Dodge Ram 2500Steering

On September 3, 2026, the vehicle was being operated under normal and intended driving conditions when the Front Heavy-Duty Adjustable Track Bar suddenly and catastrophically failed and/or broke and/or snapped. A track bar is a critical safety component responsible for managing lateral axle movement and maintaining steering alignment. The instant this heavy-duty component snapped, the front axle completely shifted out of alignment, causing an immediate, total loss of steering control, and violent vehicle...

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instability. As a direct consequence of this component's structural failure, I was unable to steer or safely control the vehicle, causing my vehicle to veer dangerously into the opposite lane and into oncoming traffic.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11773671
2006 Dodge Ram 2500AirbagsCrash

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving and accelerating to 40 MPH to merge into traffic, the vehicle hydroplaned on standing water, and the driver lost control of the vehicle, and the vehicle struck a cement barrier. The contact stated that the vehicle crashed into the barrier at a 30-degree angle, causing damage to the front of the vehicle. None of the air bags in the vehicle deployed. The contact stated that the daughter understood that based on the impact,...

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the air bags should have deployed. A Police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under an unknown recall associated with the air bags. The contact's daughter sustained injuries and was having headaches, vision issues, and memory loss associated with the crash. A doctor's visit and an MRI scan were pending. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11765391
2004 Dodge Ram 2500Airbags

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V352000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact was unable to renew the registration with the unrepaired recall. The manufacturer was contacted by phone. The contact was informed that parts were unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11763619
2006 Dodge Ram 2500Airbags

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 16V352000 (Air Bags) and 15V313000 (Air Bags. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact was informed that parts were ordered and would be available on August 13, 2026. The contact stated that parts were still unavailable. The contact had not yet received an update on parts availability. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact was informed that the parts were available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11761216
2004 Dodge Ram 2500Electrical systemEngine & coolingFuel systemCrashFire

In the past 6 months my steering and suspension components failed causing me to wreck and also somehow my engine bay deteriorated in turn having started a fire

Filed Incident Electrical system · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11756595
2004 Dodge Ram 2500Airbags

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram. The contact received notification of NTHSA Campaign Number: 16V352000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experience a failure.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11749180

Questions about the Dodge Ram 2500

Which Dodge Ram 2500 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2006 (670), 2003 (661), 2004 (582). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2003 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Dodge Ram 2500 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1994, 1995, 1996 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Ram 2500 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Dodge Ram 2500 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the steering (1,281), suspension (607), airbags (494) most often.

How many recalls does the Dodge Ram 2500 have?

NHTSA lists 24 recalls across all Dodge Ram 2500 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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