KnownCarProblems2025 Ram 2500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Ram 2500, most often about the electrical (60% of complaints, typically around 2,000 miles). It is 11th of 15 2500 model years by number of complaints and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2025 Ram 2500 problems
Electrical
38 complaints · 60%Half of these problems showed up before 2,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the trailer lights became inoperable. The contact stated that the trailer lights and trailer brake system failed to function properly. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 26v059000 (exterior…
The contact 2025 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 26v059000 (exterior lighting, electrical system). The dealer was contacted to schedule an appointment; however, the dealer informed the contact that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available because the manufacturer…
Lights
14 complaints · 22%Parts named most often: headlights.
The contact 2025 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 26v059000 (exterior lighting, electrical system). The dealer was contacted to schedule an appointment; however, the dealer informed the contact that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available because the manufacturer…
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the trailer lights became inoperable. The contact stated that the trailer lights and trailer brake system failed to function properly. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 26v059000 (exterior…
Other or unspecified
12 complaints · 19%Engine
10 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) message displayed. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system had failed…
Transmission
7 complaints · 11%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.…
Brakes
5 complaints · 8%Air bags
5 complaints · 8%Driver assistance
4 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection, warning.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2025 Ram 2500 recalls
Transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk: Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 21, 2026. Owners may contact fca customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca's number for this recall is 43d. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning may 14, 2026.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain 2023-2026 ram 2500 pick up trucks. A software error in the powertrain control module may improperly allow the vehicle speed to exceed the tire speed rating, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 5, 2026. Owners may contact fca customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca's number for this recall is 35d. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning april 16, 2026.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2025-2026 ram 1500 pickup, ram 2500 pickup, ram 3500 pickup, ram 3500 cab chassis, ram 4500 cab chassis, and ram 5500 cab chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards numbers 102, "transmission shift position sequence," 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems," 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment," 126, "electronic stability control systems for light vehicles," 135, "light vehicle brake systems," 138, "tire pressure monitoring system," and/or 208, "occupant crash protection."
Electrical: integrated trailer brake control
Risk: Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning march 17, 2026. Owners may contact fca US, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca US, llc's number for this recall is 03d. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on february 10, 2026.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2024-2026 jeep wagoneer s, 2025-2026 ram 1500 pickup, ram 2500 pickup, ram 3500 pickup, ram 3500 cab chassis, ram 4500 cab chassis, ram 5500 cab chassis, and 2026 jeep cherokee vehicles. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Risk: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a driver's side air bag or seat belt pretensioner that does not deploy increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 15, 2026. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is c3c. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on december 19, 2025.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2025 ram 2500 pickup, 3500 pickup, 3500 cab chassis, 4500 cab chassis, and 5500 cab chassis trucks. A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the driver's side air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner not to deploy in a crash and disable the electronic stability control (ESC) system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 208, "occupant crash protection" and 126, "electronic stability control systems."
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel software or replace the instrument panel cluster, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 18, 2025. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are b4c and b8c. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning december 4, 2025.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2025-2026 ram 1500 pickup, ram 2500 pickup, ram 3500 pickup, ram 3500 cab chassis, 4500 ram cab chassis, and ram 5500 cab chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel cluster display to be blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 135, "light vehicle brake systems," 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems," and 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: An inaccurate gear selection display may mislead the driver as to what gear is actually selected, leading to unexpected vehicle movement and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 22, 2025. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 36c.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain ram 2500 and ram 3500 vehicles equipped with a 3.5" cluster and column shifter. A software error may cause the gear selection display to be inaccurate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 101, "control and displays."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2025 Ram 2500
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ram 2500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (38 complaints, typically around 2,000 miles); lights (14 complaints); other or unspecified (12 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2025 Ram 2500 have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 7, 2026 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2025 a bad year for the Ram 2500?
- It is 11th of 15 2500 model years by number of complaints, with 63 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.