Dodge Ram 250 problems
The Ram pickup (marketed as the Dodge Ram until 2010) is a full-size pickup truck manufactured by Stellantis North America (formerly Chrysler Group LLC and FCA US LLC) and marketed from 2010 onwards under the Ram Trucks brand. The current fifth-generation Ram debuted at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, in January of that year.
Previously, Ram was part of the Dodge line of light trucks. The name Ram was first used in 1981 model year Dodge Trucks in October 1980, following the retiring and rebadging of the Dodge D series pickup trucks as well as B-series vans, though the company had used a ram's-head hood ornament on some trucks as early as 1933.
Ram trucks have been named Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year eight times; the second-generation Ram won the award in 1994, the third-generation Ram heavy-duty won the award in 2003, the fourth-generation Ram Heavy Duty won in 2010 and the fourth-generation Ram 1500 won in 2013 and 2014, and the current fifth-generation Ram pickup became the first truck in history to win the award three times, winning in 2019, 2020, and 2021.
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Common Dodge Ram 250 problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the Dodge Ram 2500, several common problems have been reported:
- Electrical System Malfunctions: Electrical problems have been prevalent in Ram 2500 trucks, with reports of faulty electrical systems causing various issues like interior accessory malfunctions, wiring harness fires, and potential truck fires due to defective relays in the diesel engine. These electrical issues can pose safety hazards and require immediate attention to prevent accidents and vehicle damage.
By addressing these common problems faced by Dodge Ram 2500 owners, it is essential for potential buyers and current owners to be aware of these issues to make informed decisions regarding the purchase and maintenance of these trucks.
What are the bad years for RAM 2500?
Having said that, below are the worst RAM 2500 years to avoid when buying used:
- 2012 RAM 2500.
- 2013 RAM 2500.
- 2014 RAM 2500.
- 2015 RAM 2500.
- 2016 RAM 2500.
- 2018 RAM 2500.
Is the Ram 250 reliable?
The Dodge Ram 2500 Reliability Rating is 2.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 13th out of 17 for fullsize trucks. The average annual repair cost is $1,075 which means it has poor ownership costs. While the severity of repairs is high, the number of those issues is low, so major repairs are infrequent for the Ram 2500.
What years did the Dodge 2500 have transmission problems?
The transmissions that are related to common complaints and recalls for Dodge Ram trucks are five and six-speed automatic transmissions. These were found in the 2009 Dodge Ram and 2010 through 2017 Ram models 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500. The transmission provides the link between the engine and drive wheels.
What are the cons of the Ram 2500?
The Ram 2500 is known to have electrical problems, transmission issues, malfunctioning cruise control functions, and engine knocking, among other issues.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Dodge Ram 250 years
We have researched Dodge problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Dodge Ram 250 cars and compiled the top 1 most problematic Dodge Ram 250 model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Dodge Ram 250 model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Dodge Ram 250 years
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Dodge Ram 250 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Dodge Ram 250 , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Tires problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Dodge Ram 250 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Ram 250 model years
There were a total of 1 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 2 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Dodge Ram 250 . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Dodge Ram 250 vehicles.
List of Dodge Ram 250 complaints
Dodge Ram 250 1987
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Date Complaint: 2000-09-12
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 2B7HB23T5HK
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: BETWEEN THE YEARS OF 1996 AND 1997 ALL FOUR (BRIDGESTONE DUELER APT P225/75/R15) TIRES EXPLODED, DUE TO FAILURE THE VEHICLE CRASHED RESULTING IN INJURY TO CONSUMER. *MJS
Dodge Ram 250 1987
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Date Complaint: 2000-03-16
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THIS JOUNT IS A CONSTANT FAILURE YOU HAVE VERY POOR CONTROL OF YOUR VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED.NO ALTERNATIVE AVAIL..JUST KEEP PUTTING SAME DEFECTIVE PARTS IN LASTS FOR 2-3 THOUSAND MILES THEN JUNK AGAIN!!!!
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