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Ram 2500: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows95
model years2013–2026 (14)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)
ram.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2026ram2500-2026-brake-pedal-softSoft/spongy brake pedal with excessive travelSERVICE BRAKES102026-02 → 2026-08222026-08-20
2026ram2500-2026-trailer-lighting-recallTrailer lighting and electrical recall 26V059000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING42026-05 → 2026-08222026-08-20
2026ram2500-2026-infotainment-screen-failureInfotainment screen failure and replacementELECTRICAL SYSTEM22025-11 → 2026-07222026-08-20
2026ram2500-2026-engine-idle-roughRough idle, RPM fluctuation, and stallingENGINE, POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22026-01 → 2026-02222026-08-20
2026ram2500-2026-digital-rearview-mirrorDigital rearview mirror inoperabilityELECTRICAL SYSTEM12026-07 → 2026-07222026-08-20
2026ram2500-2026-abs-hcu-failureABS/HCU failure with loss of braking subsystemsSERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS12025-10 → 2025-10222026-08-20
2026ram2500-2026-def-gauge-malfunctionDEF gauge sudden drop and speed limiter warningENGINE12026-03 → 2026-03222026-08-20
2025ram2500-2025-recall-26v059-trailer-lighting-partsRecall 26V059000 trailer lighting module parts unavailabilityEXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM122025-09-27 → 2026-08-04602026-08-20
2025ram2500-2025-instrument-cluster-blackoutInstrument cluster blackout while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL92025-08-15 → 2026-05-16602026-08-20
2025ram2500-2025-engine-shutdown-low-speedEngine shutdown at low speed requiring Park to restartELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE92025-05-14 → 2026-06-22602026-08-20
2025ram2500-2025-airbag-warning-lightAir bag / SRS warning light illuminationAIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM42026-01-21 → 2026-05-26602026-08-20
2025ram2500-2025-soft-brake-pedalSoft or spongy brake pedal feelSERVICE BRAKES42025-05-31 → 2026-05-26602026-08-20
2025ram2500-2025-trailer-brake-lighting-malfunctionTrailer brake controller and lighting malfunction while towingEXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM42025-08-07 → 2026-06-18602026-08-20
2025ram2500-2025-electrical-broad-module-failuresBroad electrical system failures and multiple module errorsELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, ENGINE52026-01-13 → 2026-05-26602026-08-20
2024ram2500-2024-spongy-brake-pedalSpongy or low brake pedal travelSERVICE BRAKES122024-09 → 2026-06542026-08-20
2024ram2500-2024-engine-lifter-failureEngine hydraulic lifter and internal component failureENGINE62024-12 → 2026-06542026-08-20
2024ram2500-2024-powertrain-transmission-failureTransmission slipping and powertrain loss of drivePOWER TRAIN62024-11 → 2026-03542026-08-20
2024ram2500-2024-seat-belt-retractor-failureSeat belt retractor and latch malfunctionSEAT BELTS42025-07 → 2026-04542026-08-20
2024ram2500-2024-electrical-no-startElectrical system failure and no-start conditionELECTRICAL SYSTEM52024-02 → 2026-05542026-08-20
2024ram2500-2024-firestone-tire-failureOE Firestone tire blowout and tread separationTIRES:TREAD/BELT32024-03 → 2025-07542026-08-20
2024ram2500-2024-airbag-non-deploymentAir bag non-deployment in frontal crashesAIR BAGS22025-01 → 2026-02542026-08-20
2023ram2500-2023-left-turn-signal-high-beamLeft turn signal activating high beamsEXTERIOR LIGHTING92023-08-07 → 2026-02-05472026-08-20
2023ram2500-2023-transmission-shift-lurchTransmission harsh shifting and lurchingPOWER TRAIN52024-06-03 → 2026-03-16472026-08-20
2023ram2500-2023-brake-pedal-sinkageBrake pedal sinking toward floorboardSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC52023-07-17 → 2025-03-20472026-08-20
2023ram2500-2023-airbag-non-deploymentAir bag non-deployment in frontal crashesAIR BAGS22024-12-10 → 2026-02-21472026-08-20
2023ram2500-2023-diesel-engine-defects6.7L Cummins diesel engine defectsENGINE82023-08-19 → 2026-02-10472026-08-20
2023ram2500-2023-airbag-recall-parts-unavailableAir bag / steering recall parts unavailabilitySTEERING, AIR BAGS22025-03-07 → 2025-03-07472026-08-20
2022ram2500-2022-recall-parts-unavailableOpen recall repairs delayed by unavailable partsELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN352021-12 → 2026-041752026-08-20
2022ram2500-2022-engine-lifter-failureHydraulic roller lifter failure in gasoline and diesel enginesENGINE102025-04 → 2026-061752026-08-20
2022ram2500-2022-transmission-shiftingTransmission hard shift, lunge, and clunk at low speedPOWER TRAIN122022-12 → 2026-031752026-08-20
2022ram2500-2022-diesel-dpf-def-systemDiesel emissions system faults: DPF regeneration and DEF sensorFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE102022-02 → 2026-061752026-08-20
2022ram2500-2022-service-brakes-failureService brake pedal sink, ABS, and HCU failuresSERVICE BRAKES112023-01 → 2026-081752026-08-20
2022ram2500-2022-trailer-brake-controllerIntegrated trailer brake controller insufficient outputELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL62024-05 → 2026-061752026-08-20
2022ram2500-2022-infotainment-lockupUconnect infotainment screen lockup and blackoutUNKNOWN OR OTHER72022-01 → 2026-081752026-08-20
2022ram2500-2022-tailgate-unlatchingTailgate unlatching while drivingSTRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS42023-09 → 2026-041752026-08-20
2021ram-2500-2021-tailgate-unlatchTailgate unlatching after recall repairSTRUCTURE62021-10 → 2026-061022026-07-20
2021ram-2500-2021-lifter-camshaft-failureCamshaft and lifter failure, 6.7L CumminsENGINE52024-02 → 2026-011022026-07-20
2021ram-2500-2021-transmission-failureAutomatic transmission failurePOWER TRAIN72022-08 → 2026-041022026-07-20
2021ram-2500-2021-seatbelt-retractor-lockSeat belt retractor fails to releaseSEAT BELTS32024-06 → 2026-011022026-07-20
2021ram-2500-2021-recall-parts-unavailableRecall repair delayed by unavailable partsPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM292022-04 → 2024-061022026-07-20
2021ram-2500-2021-electrical-fireElectrical system fire under hoodELECTRICAL SYSTEM82021-08 → 2026-031022026-07-20
2021ram-2500-2021-airbag-non-deploymentAir bag non-deployment in frontal crashAIR BAGS32021-08 → 2024-051022026-07-20
2021ram-2500-2021-brake-failureService brake failure to stop vehicleSERVICE BRAKES52022-11 → 2025-061022026-07-20
2020ram-2500-2020-wheel-tire-pressure-failureTire pressure sensor and wheel/tire failureWHEELS82020-10 → 2023-101622026-08-23
2020ram-2500-2020-tailgate-hood-latch-failureTailgate and hood panel latch failureSTRUCTURE, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES52022-02 → 2026-061622026-08-23
2020ram-2500-2020-trailer-brake-controllerTrailer brake controller and connector malfunctionELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES52021-12 → 2026-021622026-08-23
2020ram-2500-2020-hpfp-fuel-pump-failureHigh-pressure fuel pump (CP4) failure and stallingFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL682020-09 → 2026-081622026-08-23
2020ram-2500-2020-transmission-erratic-shiftTransmission slipping and unexpected gear changesPOWER TRAIN132020-11 → 2026-021622026-08-23
2020ram-2500-2020-grid-heater-bolt-engine-damageGrid heater bolt failure causing engine damageENGINE102023-01 → 2026-071622026-08-23
2020ram-2500-2020-power-steering-assist-failurePower steering assist failureSTEERING92020-07 → 2023-121622026-08-23
2020ram-2500-2020-service-brake-performanceService brake pedal feel and stopping performanceSERVICE BRAKES92020-06 → 2025-121622026-08-23
2019ram-2500-2019-transmission-failureTransmission failure and drops out of gearPOWER TRAIN182019-08 → 2026-051902026-08-20
2019ram-2500-2019-tailgate-opens-while-drivingTailgate opens unexpectedly while drivingSTRUCTURE132019-08 → 2025-011902026-08-20
2019ram-2500-2019-rear-window-water-leakRear window water intrusion into cabinSTRUCTURE42023-10 → 2026-041902026-08-20
2019ram-2500-2019-cp4-fuel-pumpHigh-pressure fuel pump (CP4) failure and stallFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL552020-09 → 2026-011902026-08-20
2019ram-2500-2019-steering-gearbox-drag-linkSteering gearbox and drag link failureSTEERING122020-02 → 2025-111902026-08-20
2019ram-2500-2019-engine-compartment-fireEngine compartment and wiring fireELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM72020-09 → 2026-041902026-08-20
2018ram-2500-2018-hcu-abs-warning-lightsABS and traction control warning lights with chimeSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC792026-01 → 2026-05 (sample of 200 most-recent of 2454 total)24542026-06-30
2018ram-2500-2018-recall-24v896-parts-delayBrake recall 24V896 repair parts unavailableSERVICE BRAKES702026-02 → 2026-05 (sample of 200 most-recent of 2454 total)24542026-06-30
2018ram-2500-2018-reduced-braking-wheel-lockupReduced braking and wheel lock-up when stoppingSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC222026-01 → 2026-03 (sample of 200 most-recent of 2454 total)24542026-06-30
2018ram-2500-2018-trailer-brake-loss-towingTrailer brake loss while towingSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC92026-01 → 2026-03 (sample of 200 most-recent of 2454 total)24542026-06-30
2018ram-2500-2018-traction-4wd-lossTraction control and 4WD loss on snow and icePOWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES122026-01 → 2026-02 (sample of 200 most-recent of 2454 total)24542026-06-30
2018ram-2500-2018-steering-drag-linkSteering drag link jam nut after recall repairSTEERING42026-01 → 2026-03 (sample of 200 most-recent of 2454 total)24542026-06-30
2018ram-2500-2018-transmission-shift-failureTransmission shifting and failurePOWER TRAIN42026-01 → 2026-04 (sample of 200 most-recent of 2454 total)24542026-06-30
2017ram-2500-2017-abs-recall-parts-delayBrake HCU recall 24V-896 repair parts delaySERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC772025-02 → 2026-086782026-08-10
2017ram-2500-2017-abs-module-warning-lightsABS and traction control warning lights with HCU faultSERVICE BRAKES662024-08 → 2026-076782026-08-10
2017ram-2500-2017-grid-heater-boltGrid heater bolt detachment causing engine damageENGINE72024-08 → 2025-046782026-08-10
2017ram-2500-2017-drag-link-weldDrag link recall weld preventing wheel alignmentSTEERING42025-08 → 2026-036782026-08-10
2017ram-2500-2017-turbo-actuatorTurbocharger actuator failureENGINE32025-07 → 2026-066782026-08-10
2017ram-2500-2017-brake-lockupBrake lockup and extended stopping distanceSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC302024-09 → 2026-076782026-08-10
2016ram-2500-2016-drag-link-weld-alignmentDrag link recall weld prevents wheel alignmentSTEERING322019-04 → 2026-082562026-08-20
2016ram-2500-2016-abs-hcu-module-failureABS control module and HCU failureSERVICE BRAKES162021-03 → 2025-122562026-08-20
2016ram-2500-2016-turbo-actuator-failureTurbocharger actuator failure on 6.7L Cummins engineENGINE72023-02 → 2026-022562026-08-20
2016ram-2500-2016-grid-heater-bolt-failureGrid heater bolt failure causing engine damageELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE42021-08 → 2026-042562026-08-20
2016ram-2500-2016-tailgate-opens-while-drivingTailgate opens unexpectedly while drivingSTRUCTURE52018-04 → 2024-012562026-08-20
2016ram-2500-2016-tire-tread-separationTire tread separationTIRES42019-08 → 2024-092562026-08-20
2016ram-2500-2016-park-rollaway-shifterVehicle shifts out of park or rolls away unexpectedlyPOWER TRAIN172018-04 → 2026-022562026-08-20
2015ram-2500-2015-steering-drag-linkSteering drag link separation and recall weld defectSTEERING292015-10 → 2025-092122026-08-20
2015ram-2500-2015-tailgate-opens-while-drivingTailgate opens unexpectedly while drivingSTRUCTURE, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES52018-08 → 2021-122122026-08-20
2015ram-2500-2015-tire-tread-separationTire tread separation and sidewall crackingTIRES102017-11 → 2023-082122026-08-20
2015ram-2500-2015-transmission-failureTransmission failure and erratic gear shiftingPOWER TRAIN142015-12 → 2025-082122026-08-20
2015ram-2500-2015-water-pump-cooling-failureWater pump failure causing loss of steering and brakesENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING112017-12 → 2020-092122026-08-20
2015ram-2500-2015-dead-pedal-throttle-delayDelayed throttle response from a stop (dead pedal)VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL132015-10 → 2018-022122026-08-20
2015ram-2500-2015-airbags-fail-to-deployFrontal or side air bags fail to deploy in a crashAIR BAGS52016-05 → 2021-092122026-08-20
2014ram-2500-2014-transmission-shift-park-lockTransmission gear-shift and park-lock failurePOWER TRAIN282016-11 → 2025-013412026-09-07
2014ram-2500-2014-turbocharger-failureTurbocharger and actuator failureENGINE42020-01 → 2026-013412026-09-07
2014ram-2500-2014-instrument-panel-blackoutInstrument panel display failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM62019-09 → 2026-083412026-09-07
2014ram-2500-2014-drag-link-death-wobbleSteering drag link recall failure and death wobbleSTEERING362016-08 → 2026-043412026-09-07
2014ram-2500-2014-lifter-pushrod-tickingEngine lifter and pushrod ticking noiseENGINE72017-09 → 2024-073412026-09-07
2013ram-2500-2013-bcm-door-locksBody control module door lock malfunctionELECTRICAL SYSTEM112016-07 → 2023-101782026-09-09
2013ram-2500-2013-shift-to-park-rollawayUnintended vehicle movement while in parkPOWER TRAIN82016-08 → 2024-091782026-09-09
2013ram-2500-2013-throttle-response-delayDelayed throttle response and unexpected accelerationVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL222013-12 → 2019-121782026-09-09
2013ram-2500-2013-steering-death-wobbleSteering and suspension instability ("death wobble")STEERING362014-03 → 2020-091782026-09-09
2013ram-2500-2013-alternator-fireAlternator failure and underhood fireELECTRICAL SYSTEM52016-11 → 2021-051782026-09-09
2013ram-2500-2013-diesel-emissions-recallDiesel emissions system failure and recall parts delayENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM232014-09 → 2026-031782026-09-09

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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Ram 2500 [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/ram/2500
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_ram_2500_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Ram 2500},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/ram/2500}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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