repaired · 2026 Q3
Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
NewRisk. Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
2025 Ram 2500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 68 owner complaints about the 2025 Ram 2500, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-297 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Ram 2500 has problems
68 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
41Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
16Exterior lighting
9Engine1 crash/fire/injury
8Power train
6Service brakes
5Air bags
3Steering
2Lane departure
2Forward collision avoidance
118 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 41 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 16 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 1 |
| Power train | 8 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 11 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2025 Ram 2500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
NewRisk. Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
NewRisk. Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: 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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ram.
Best & worst years
2025 vs. every other 2500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 2500 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 2500 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The SOS emergency-assistance system in my 2025 RAM 2500 remains inoperative despite repeated dealer repair attempts. Previously, pressing SOS produced no response. It now illuminates green and displays an active call/timer, but there is no ringing, recorded message, operator response or two-way…
Our 2025 Ram 2500 was purchased new in March 2026 with 41 miles. It had 17,254 miles on October 19. We completed a six week cross country trip towing a trailer without problems until September 25, 2026. September 25: The doors failed to lock automatically while driving above 35 mph. Neither key fob…
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System); however, the part to complete the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
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