Ram 2500 Complaints

468 consumer complaints on file.

• #11685133September 4, 2025
  FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

  This vehicle is 3 years old and has 29k miles driven. The forward collision avoidance system stopped working and can no longer be turned on. This installed safety feature is no longer usable and is a risk to passengers in the event of a road Hazzard situation presents itself. The system failed without warning. The vehicle was taken into the dealer for inspection and the dealer confirmed that the Drivers Assistance System Module (DASM) has failed and requires replacement.

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0

• #11685035September 4, 2025
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  While towing a (new) travel trailer, the trailer brakes stop working intermittently. The local RAM dealer could not find any problems. A DTC code C10C7-19 was discovered with no way to repair according to the Ram dealer. I contacted the RV dealer about this problem. They said they have never seen this problem. Test were made on the electrical brake system, All wiring and brakes checked OK. I do not feel safe towing not knowing if my brakes will work or not.

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0

• #11684861September 3, 2025
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Digital dash cluster became inoperative and the entire gauge went black.

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0

• #11684649September 3, 2025
  AIR BAGS, VISIBILITY/WIPER

  Leather dash is delaminating and shrinking starting at the defrost vents. This appears to impact the passenger airbag deployment. Chrysler/Stellantis is aware of the issue, but considers the dash to be an accessory and refuses to correct if not under warranty.

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0

• #11684623September 2, 2025
  POWER TRAIN

  Dodge Ram started making typewriter sound coming from the engine. Took the Ram to the dealership and they found 3 damaged push push rods and 3 damaged rocker arms. Dealer refused to address the metal shaving from the internal damage floating around the engine. Engine had 32k miles on it and oil was changed at 7 to 8k miles intervals.

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0

• #11684301September 1, 2025
  FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

  I have had more than one failure, but this is the worst. The problem occurs, I believe, when RAM does an update to their uconnect system, something they do often and without warning. Strange and unexpected things happen when they do. In this instance, I had just started on a trip and was on the highway going about 65 mph. I had the cruise control on that brakes automatically when a something is in the way or you approach a slower car. Suddenly, the cruise control shut off and warning lights came on that the front collision system had failed, the anti-lock brakes had failed and more. Also the check engine light came on. I am not sure what all but it lit up the dash. I thought something terrible was happening and pulled over. Everything started working again after about a minute. None of these warnings were real. I checked somewhere, don't recall, and found it was at the same time an update occurred. There are false warnings and issues nearly every time an update happens while I'm driving. I only drive my vehicle about once a week, so something happens nearly every time I drive. This seems to me to be a serious safety issue. Were my anti-lock brakes really unavailable? People might panic or might just start ignoring real warnings. I have read in forums of other people complaining about this as well.

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0

• #11683449August 27, 2025
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  When turn signal auto-cancels (completion of turn), the opposite side turn signal will SOMETIMES erroneously enable. This can be consistently reproduced when completing a turn (returning wheel to center) quickly. Slow turns do not cause the problem. Took to dealer and showed them how to reproduce... In park, just turn on signal then simulate turning then returning to center quickly. Dealer tested another 2025 on the lot and confirmed same behavior. They told me this is normal behavior. This happens sometimes under normal driving conditions and I'm afraid it confuses cars around me and presents a potential safety issue.

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0

• #11680992August 15, 2025
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Vehicle's digital instrument cluster failed.

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0

• #11680301August 13, 2025
  SEATS

  He vehicle seat in my vehicle has no vertical seat adjustment thereby creating a safety hazard by not being able to have a broader view of traffic to the front and sides as well as the rear of the vehicle.

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0

• #11679727August 10, 2025
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Crankshaft position sensor went out at highway speed pulling a 5th wheel. Truck shut down in traffic and all power was lost. The throttle position engine light came on and the truck overheated and completely shut down nearly causing a high speed crash on I/40 east of amarillo. The 5th wheel was 17000 pounds and the truck had 37000 miles on it. The dealer (Lipscomb Dodge Elk City , OK) advised it was the crankshaft position sensor and that it was on the same circuit as numerous other sensors that are vital to keeping the engine running and the truck operating safely. The truck is available for inspection, and now has a loud ticking noise (possibly an injector, lifter, or exhaust leak due to the over heating caused by the faulty sensor.

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0

• #11679149August 7, 2025
  SEAT BELTS

  The contact owns a 2024 RAM 2500. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle and buckling the driver's side seat belt, the seat belt failed to retract as needed and was lying limp across the torso. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the seat belt retractor had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0

• #11679052August 7, 2025
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

  Purchased above vehicle on 7/12/25. Was advised no towing for 1st 500 miles. At 712 miles, I hooked my fishing boat up to the truck to go fishing. Initially, truck did not recognize my boat trailer lights (marker and tail lights). My previous truck was a 2023 Ram 2500 rebel that never had an issue with connecting my boat trailer electrical system. All lights worked as should. I still have the same boat trailer as previous(2020 shore lander trailer with led lights). The new procedure for my 2025 Ram 2500 is to disconnect the 7 pin trailer electrical connector to the truck, stop the trucks engine, reconnect the 7pin to the truck outlet and maybe it will, maybe it will not work. There has been times I've had to stop and restarted the truck 8-10 times before the trailer is recognized. Once it is recognized, I have little or no faith in the trucks electrical system to safely tow my boat to go fishing. I also check all brake, hazard and turn signals are functional on the boat trailer while still in my driveway before entering onto a main highway, but I have no way of checking to see if the trailer taillights are properly functioning while traveling on any roadway or highway. This intermittent function can cause a serious hazard not only for myself, but for other motorists who do not see the trailer lights, turning signals or braking signals. On 8/4/25, my Ram truck went in for service at Diehl Ram Jeep Chrysler in Grove City, PA for analysis and repair for these trailer lighting connection issues. Service tech at Diehls "reflashed and updated" the ECM which did not fix the problem. I have another appointment on 8/11/25 for this issue to be escalated with Ram Customer Care.

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0

• #11679008August 7, 2025
  SEAT BELTS

  The rear passenger side seatbelt is locked. Our son was exiting the car ( and told us he couldn’t get his belt to retract. We also tried to get the belt to retract but were unable to do so. The truck has not been in any accidents, no visible wear on the seatbelt. We typically use the rear seatbelts for our children but now we cannot ride with 5 passengers safely in the vehicle. We took the truck to a RAM dealership in Hendersonville, NC who told us we would need to pay nearly $600 to repair the belt. With the truck only being a few years old and no collisions or incidents, it seems like a manufacturer defect.

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0

• #11677472July 31, 2025
  ENGINE

  Truck has had lifters replaced due to tick, sluggish performance and engine vibration. Truck was driven less then 500 miles and problem re-occurred. With research I have learned this is a widespread problem, and ram techs have reported complained there is no fix, and they are just reinstalling parts that will fail again. I feel the engine has had metal ran through it which in my opinion could cause this engine to seize up at. T tow a larch travel trailer with my family an and small pets in this vehicle.i live in the Desert where temperatures reach in the 120s. I can’t have a vehicle that could stop running leave myself and my family in a situation where the truck stops running, to be either hit by another vehicle or on the road side broken down. Problem was documented at 17000 miles and still under the 3 year 36 warranty.

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0

• #11676568July 28, 2025
  POWER TRAIN

  There appears to be leaking from the dipstick tube. Transmission lurches when accelerating and decelerating. Eddies Repair in Pagosa Springs Colorado looked at the vehicle and suggested there may be a recall on this issue. When looking up the vin my vehicle is not included in recall ZA3. I purchased this truck in March 2025 and it has been an issue from then.

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0

• #11676123July 25, 2025
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  While driving at a low speed vehicle has shut down and VIC says shift into park to start once you shift the vehicle into park you can restart it . This has happened twice and no computer codes are stored.

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0

• #11675795July 24, 2025
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Unknown. purchase June 2025, 1297 miles on odometer. On 4 occasions engine has died for no apparent reason in traffic. (Specific Hazard is that vehicle must be put in park and brake applied to restart. Very hazardous in traffic especially if pulling a trailer.) In each case vehicle was slowing to make a turn. Signal on and brake lightly applied, Nothing noticed on dash except when notice to put in park and apply brake to Start Engine appears. Dealer has not returned my call for service. Advised them on July 22. Have seen other mention of issue on internet but not this model year and did not notice mention of how hazardous it is to have to come to a complete stop to restart vehicle.

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0

• #11675662July 23, 2025
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS

  Front parking sensors always being disabled due to something. Keeps saying wipe sensors. Comes no matter what speeds am driving and causes other codes and fault in truck.

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0

• #11675436July 22, 2025
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, VISIBILITY/WIPER

  I purchased a new 2024 Ram 2500 Laramie in January 2024. In February 2025, the vehicle began experiencing intermittent no-start conditions related to an electrical issue. Over several months, it also developed persistent Uconnect system malfunctions and power-folding side mirrors that would not unfold, creating a serious safety hazard. On July 2, 2025, while driving at highway speed, the driver’s side mirror folded inward on its own and remained loose, flopping in the wind, making it impossible to maintain visibility and lane awareness. Ram’s service department confirmed the part is defective but did not have it in stock when I brought the vehicle in. These issues have made the truck unsafe to drive. Despite multiple repair attempts and the vehicle being out of service for over 30 days cumulatively, the electrical and visibility-related problems remain unresolved. The manufacturer (Stellantis/Ram) has been slow to respond and has not provided a timely solution. I am pursuing Lemon Law arbitration, but the unresolved mirror visibility issue and electrical malfunctions pose an immediate safety concern that may affect other owners.

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0

• #11675291July 22, 2025
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  The Transmision went out at 80k miles leaving me stranded. They did correct the issue. However, thought that I would report this because I was in traffic causing and almost wrecked

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0