Reliability
Ram

2500 (2026)

2026 · Heavy-Duty Truck · 2 engines
27 NHTSA Complaints
7 Recalls
0 Fire Reports
0 Crash Reports
Data covers 6 NHTSA model names
RAM 2500 CREW CABRAM 2500 CREW CAB ICERAM 2500 MEGA CABRAM 2500 MEGA CAB ICERAM 2500 REGULAR CABRAM 2500 REGULAR CAB ICE
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Reliability Score

Not rated

A comparison with similar vehicles needs three years on the road. NHTSA has 27 owner complaints on file for it, listed below.

Complaints by Engine Code

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6.7T-I6-Diesel

6.7L 6-cyl Turbo / 370 hp
12 complaints 12.0 per year Diesel
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Complaint Breakdown

electrical
5
brakes
4
exterior
3
engine
2
transmission
1

Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Ram 2500, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Brakes: 13 owner complaints
Electrical System: 10 owner complaints

Recalls (7)

26V531000Aug 13, 2026serious
Back Over Prevention

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

26V288000May 7, 2026serious
Powertrain

Chryser (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.

26V244000Apr 16, 2026serious
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 2500 Pickup trucks. The trucks may be equipped with steering column control modules that can cause a loss of electronic stability control. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

26V225000Apr 9, 2026serious
Electrical System

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."

26V059000Feb 2, 2026serious
Exterior Lighting

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.

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25V826000Dec 1, 2025serious
Electrical System

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."

25V530000Aug 18, 2025serious
Electrical System

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2500, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The instrument panel may display an incorrect brake system warning light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2026-2026 Ram 2500 complaints?

Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 Ram 2500. The systems they name most often are the brakes, the electrical system and the safety systems.

Is the 2026-2026 Ram 2500 a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 Ram 2500. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026-2026 Ram 2500 have?

NHTSA has 27 owner complaints on file for the 2026-2026 Ram 2500 as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2026-2026 Ram 2500?

NHTSA lists 7 recalls covering some 2026-2026 Ram 2500 vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Ram 2500?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the brakes, the electrical system and the safety systems, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

Does the 2500 have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2026 Ram 2500. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 27 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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