Major Problems with Dodge Ram 2500 - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Dodge Ram 2500 model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2003, for instance, is the worst year for the Ram 2500. Older Ram 2500 vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Dodge Ram 2500 Problems

AIR BAGS
1999 Dodge Ram 2500 January 2, 2000 Victims: 4

Dash falling apart in cluding air bag air bag s/w vents falling out the bezel falling the glove conpartment falling wires cut had to be repaired radio fell out of dash got a dash board cover and have to tape the conponits togeather need to replace heater core no shop will do it because of the dash i have cut my hands and arms do to digging pieces of dash out this is a safety issue nhtsa need to do something about this i can't afford to buy another trucki guess when the dash falls in the floor and cause ...

STEERING
2005 Dodge Ram 2500 February 3, 2012 Victims: 3 Mileage: 150000 miles

On february 3, 2012 we were passing a logging truck in a legal passing lane when all of the sudden our truck started shaking violently. we lost all steering control and had no brakes all while shaking violently and headed into the oncoming traffic lane and over the embankment hitting trees head on. we have 2 witnesses to verify everything. the witnesses both said our tires were moving a foot ,or more, in & out during this violent shaking. our truck was totaled due to this accident. *tr

AIR BAGS
2005 Dodge Ram 2500 March 19, 2015 Victims: 3 Mileage: 270000 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 2500. while driving approximately 45 mph, the contact's vehicle collided with an oncoming vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the driver, front seat passenger, and rear seat passenger sustained injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a "wreck yard". the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 270,000.

What is the most common problem with Dodge Ram 2500?

Overall the worst problem with Dodge Ram 2500 relates to STEERING problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Ram 2500 years that are prone to issues with these components.

STEERING 1184 AIR BAGS 479 SUSPENSION 407 STRUCTURE 388 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 281 FRONT 170 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 165 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 159 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 139 POWER TRAIN 119 BODY 117 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 92 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 71 ENGINE 65 VISIBILITY 63 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 61 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 61 SERVICE BRAKES 60 VISIBILITY/WIPER 60 WHEELS 57 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 50 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 49 TIRES 48 DIESEL 41 ENGINE 39 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 38 GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 35 UPPER BALL JOINT 33 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 32 TREAD/BELT 31 EQUIPMENT 30 SEAT BELTS 29 LOWER BALL JOINT 28 EXHAUST SYSTEM 27 FRONTAL 27 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 22 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 20 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 18 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 18 AIR CONDITIONER 17 COLUMN SHIFT 17 WHEEL BEARING 16 SEATS 15 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 15 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 14 FUEL PUMP 14 FUEL PUMP 13 TURN SIGNAL 13 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 13 GASOLINE 12 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 12 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 12 RIM 12 DRIVESHAFT 11 DISC 11 SIDEWALL 11 FRAME AND MEMBERS 11 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 10 HEADLIGHTS 10 CRUISE CONTROL 10 SWITCH 10 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 10 LINKAGES 9 REAR 9 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 9 DOOR 8 MECHANICAL 8 UNIVERSAL JOINT 8 PUMP 8 STABILIZER BAR 8 COLUMN 8 SHAFT SECTOR 8 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 8 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 8 COOLING SYSTEM 7 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 7 ELECTRICAL 7 HORN 7 TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) 7 TRAILER HITCHES 7 DRIVELINE 6 PARKING BRAKE 6 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 6 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 6 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 6 WIRING 5 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 5 MASTER CYLINDER 5 DRUM 5 LATCH 5 PADS 5 RACK AND PINION 5 SEAL 5 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 5 ROTOR 4 RETRACTOR 4 ANTI-THEFT DEVICE 4 CONTROL ARM 4 ARM 4 MOTOR 4 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 4 FAN/MOTOR 4 WINDSHIELD 3 FRONT 3 DELIVERY 3 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 3 CALIPER 3 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 3 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 3 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 3 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 3 EXTERIOR 3 TORQUE CONVERTER 3 HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH 3 FRONT UNDERHOOD 3 LOWER ARM 3 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 3 HUB 3 VALVE 3 SHAFT PITMAN 3 AUTOMATIC (ASC) 3 TANK ASSEMBLY 3 EXTERNAL 3 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 2 EMISSION CONTROL 2 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 2 IGNITION 2 RECLINER 2 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 2 COOLING UNIT AND LINES 2 SWITCH 2 AXLE ASSEMBLY 2 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 2 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 2 BRAKE LIGHTS 2 INJECTORS 2 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 2 POWER ASSIST 2 AXLE SHAFT 2 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 2 POWER ADJUST 2 FAN 2 AXLE HUBS 2 HYDRAULIC 2 LATCH 2 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 2 ABS WARNING LIGHT 2 DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE 2 CONNECTION 2 HUB 2 LABELS 2 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 2 FLASHER UNIT 2 SIDE/WINDOW 2 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 2 INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL 2 BUMPERS 1 CRANKCASE (PCV) 1 REAR/OTHER 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 IDLER AND ATTACHMENT 1 MODULE 1 WEBBING 1 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 1 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 1 MULTI PIECE 1 ANCHORAGE 1 SHOES/LININGS 1 ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT 1 SWITCH/WIRING 1 CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT 1 FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY 1 TANK ASSEMBLY 1 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 1 TAILGATE 1 LINKAGES 1 HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 1 VACUUM 1 STARTER ASSEMBLY 1 SHOCK ABSORBER 1 INTERIOR LIGHTING 1 TURBO/SUPERCHARGER 1 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 1 HOOD 1 ROOF AND PILLARS 1 LATCH 1 HEAD RESTRAINT 1 MULTIPLE AXLE 1 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 1 UPPER ARM 1 COIL SPRINGS 1 BEAD 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 SWITCH 1 ROTOR 1 COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY 1 SWITCH 1 DELIVERY 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 CONNECTING 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING 1 LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY 1 SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR 1 SWITCH 1 POWER STEERING FLUID 1 DRUM 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICES 1 ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1 CONNECTOR/CLIP 1 WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 1 SOFTWARE 1
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