https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Dodge RAM 2500. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:32:24 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500#complaint-2177980 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel wobbled, and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle remained with the dealer for 45 days; however, the vehicle was not https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500#complaint-2177981 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel wobbled, and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle remained with the dealer for 45 days; however, the vehicle was not https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500#complaint-2167549 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Abs engages the truck rolls forward 10 to 20 ft. Before it stops. There was a recall that was done on the truck but the issue still continues. Nobody will help me. It's still a problem? https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500#complaint-2162780 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT My passenger headlights keeps going in and out. The wiring harness has been replaced twice and it still does it. My check engine light keeps coming on for the evap system even though its been replaced. https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500#complaint-2162781 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT My passenger headlights keeps going in and out. The wiring harness has been replaced twice and it still does it. My check engine light keeps coming on for the evap system even though its been replaced. https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500#complaint-2146458 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Our 2012 RAM 2500 truck with 135k miles, had it's fuel tank fail. The dealership in Oak Ridge, TN tested the vehicle and found that the gas tank tubes were broken causing us to not be able to fill the tank. The dealership recommended "NEED TO REPLACE GAS TANK". Mopar aka Stellantis does not make the fuel tank anymore, the "replacement" fuel tank does not work (completely wrong configuration), t https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500#complaint-2126679 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Truck does not want to stay in the road. It hops to the right with the steering not being turned. Cannot tell when it is going to do it. https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500#complaint-2126680 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Truck does not want to stay in the road. It hops to the right with the steering not being turned. Cannot tell when it is going to do it. https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500#complaint-2126681 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Truck does not want to stay in the road. It hops to the right with the steering not being turned. Cannot tell when it is going to do it. https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500#complaint-2108188 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT DEFROST DOESNT WORK DUE TO DOOR BEAKING IN HOUSING, ALLOWS ICEING IN FREEZING CONDITIONS AS CANNOT DEFROST WINDSHIELD. WELL KNOW PROBLEM WITH THESE YEAR MODEL DODGE TRUCKS https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500#complaint-2105934 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Tire size was not correct. Actual was lt265/70r17 Rating 121/118S Just had two tires installed on the rear of the said truck. While pulling 5 ton bumper pull trailer, the amount of sidewall flex on these tires made it dangerous to drive. The amount of reverse track, which I don't know how to explain other than when you turn left the back of the vehicle will actually swing out (in the case of a l https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500#complaint-2098277 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Approximatly 6 years ago My TIPM failed on my 2011 dodge ram 2500. It was not under warrenty so I replaced it myself not knowing this was an ongoing problem with dodge products. My TIPM is again failing. What can be done with it? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500#complaint-2093752 Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Steering linkage and tie rod issues. Steering not working properly. I see that my vehicle is not listed in the recalls. Although. I am having steering issues. Constant tail light replacing. https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500#complaint-2093753 Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Steering linkage and tie rod issues. Steering not working properly. I see that my vehicle is not listed in the recalls. Although. I am having steering issues. Constant tail light replacing. https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500#complaint-2082603 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Headlights- the passenger side headlight would come on then go off whenever it wants to and now the low beam does not work. I have tested the connection and replaced the bulb several times and still does not work. When driving at night it makes it difficult to see. And is also against the law to not having working headlights. Trailer lights- the drivers side brake light/blinker on any trailer tha https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500#complaint-2082604 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Headlights- the passenger side headlight would come on then go off whenever it wants to and now the low beam does not work. I have tested the connection and replaced the bulb several times and still does not work. When driving at night it makes it difficult to see. And is also against the law to not having working headlights. Trailer lights- the drivers side brake light/blinker on any trailer tha https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500#complaint-2082605 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Headlights- the passenger side headlight would come on then go off whenever it wants to and now the low beam does not work. I have tested the connection and replaced the bulb several times and still does not work. When driving at night it makes it difficult to see. And is also against the law to not having working headlights. Trailer lights- the drivers side brake light/blinker on any trailer tha https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500#complaint-2075217 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor coming from the exhaust at start-up. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the exhaust manifold bolts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500#complaint-2069482 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT The pickup has had issue with being very difficult to come out of park. Upon searching internet is seems this is very common and expensive to fix being one of two (or both) things. The shift cable linkage and bushings premature wear, or the valve body release allowing the shifter to be removed from park. Either way concern is this will fail causing inability to shift safely into park and prevent a https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500#complaint-2047447 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT driving down the highway at 70 mph and the drivers door came opened it was caused by a faulty door lock actuator https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500#complaint-2047448 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT driving down the highway at 70 mph and the drivers door came opened it was caused by a faulty door lock actuator https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500#complaint-2039529 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT The steering became uncontrollable and wobbled so violently I could not keep my hands on the wheel. It will be open for inspection at any time. The safety of all other road users and pedestrians were put in grave danger. Due to the complete loss of steering control. This has happened to other ram owners I have talked with as well. The problem was addressed by my local mechanic. He recommen https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500#complaint-2036875 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT White paint job from the factory has totaly failed down to the bare metal in some places and has cracks all over the truck. I understand that their was a formula change in the paint for a couple years. My truck is one of them . The paint job is totaly failed. This a factory defect. Can you help me with this issue. This was my first new truck ever and have cared for it to the best ability. The cost https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500#complaint-2025780 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated, the headlights flashed off and on, and the battery failed to remain charged. The contact diagnosed an electrical ground short, a low voltage to the intake air heater relay, and the engine grid heater was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not y https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500#complaint-2025781 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated, the headlights flashed off and on, and the battery failed to remain charged. The contact diagnosed an electrical ground short, a low voltage to the intake air heater relay, and the engine grid heater was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not y https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500#complaint-2020867 Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT My 2001 Dodge Ram Instrument Panel has cracked in three pieces causing the defroster & vents to stop working recently due to the moisture/UV Issue. I'm aware of this problem because I participated in the investigation as manager of validation and testing for the manufacturer, Textron Automotive. How can I get a replacement to correct this Safety issue...? https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500#complaint-2021004 Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT Warped head / blown head gasket https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500#complaint-2021005 Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT Warped head / blown head gasket https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500#complaint-2018985 Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT This happened on my 2006 Dodge 2500 truck. I have had this truck since brand new and have maintained vigorously. Fortunately I was only going 25mph on the back road from my house. If this had happened on the highway I may not be here to tell this story. I felt like I had a flat tire so i stopped and didn't see anything so I started again and drove about a foot and then heard this loud crunching s https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-ram-2500#complaint-2016126 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 equipped with Mastercraft Tires, Tire Line: Courser AXT, Tire Size:245/75/R16, DOT Number: [XXX] . The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The contact stated that the abnormal shaking worsened, and the contact pulled over and discovered a bulge in the rear driver’s side tire. The contact replaced the tire with the