2024 Ram 2500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 12%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2024 Ram 2500, 12% of the 59 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When truck is in drive and I press the brake to shift to reverse, when I take my foot off the brake truck will go forward before reversing. Dealership says there is no problem with it. I find it to be dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #11670093, filed 2025-06“At approximately 1750 miles the truck transmission began to shift in lower gears extremely violently. Every time that truck would shift in this manner, it would cause a startle effect and divert my attention away from driving to trying to determine what was going on. I immediately took the truck to my local Ram repair shop where they found metal shavings in the transmission oil pan. They told me I would need a completely new transmission. This is unacceptable with a truck with only 1750 miles on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11724094, filed 2026-03“While driving, the truck began to violently shake when downshifting. As I was exiting the highway and braking, the shaking intensified, and the truck stalled while I was traveling around 30 MPH, causing a complete power loss. To avoid a collision, I veered off the ramp and ended up scraping a road sign, which caused damage to the bed above the right fender, the road sign was intact and there was no damage to the sign. When I attempted to restart the truck and placed it in drive, it accelerated on its own. …”
NHTSA complaint #11635642, filed 2025-01“Lifters are failing with 31,000 miles. There are thousands of these trucks with less than 30,000 miles on there second or third set of lifters. I took the truck to Allen Samuels Dodge in Aransas pass Texas for a loud rattling kept the truck several days couldn’t figure it out. I recorded a video of the banging inside the engine they kept the truck 5 days or so gave me a letter saying it’s under investigation and I should call Ram about the lifters. Called Ram they said call the dealer or take it to another dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11673984, filed 2025-07“Had to stop urgently, and my truck shut off. I had to shift it into park to get it started again. Was in the middle of a 4 lane section of route one traveling with traffic at the time. I was a sitting duck until I could figure out what happened. (I’m a mechanic, if the average person was dealing with this I don’t know if they would have been able to get moving as quickly.) It acted like the torque converter stayed locked while I came to a complete stop stopping the engine at the same time. No shuddering or anything obvious. Engine wasn’t running when I came to a stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #11706412, filed 2025-12Related recalls
- 26V288000May 7, 2026Chrysler (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…Covers: Ram 2500 2023–2026
Related service bulletins
- 11034380Jun 25, 2026If customer concern diagnosis leads to suspect u-joint issue with the prop shaft, u-joint service kit should be utilized to fix concern. Prop shaft replacement would not be…
- 11034338Jun 17, 2026HD Front and Rear Prop Shafts Increase U-Joint Usage If customer concern diagnosis leads to suspect u-joint issue or failure with the prop shaft, u-joint service kit should be…
- 11030138Mar 9, 2026The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV…
- 11025498Nov 6, 2025Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Rear Selective Thrust Washer Failure Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle…
- 11024577Oct 24, 2025Driveline Vibration. Prop Shaft Diagnostic Information.
- 11021844Aug 7, 2025When customer complaint is related to inoperative 4 Wheel Drive shifter, loss of 4WD function and/or 4WD related MIL please reference SOL Case #S2508000062 prior to replacement…
- 11021576Jul 30, 2025Unresponsive 4WD Shifter, Service 4WD Light Illuminated. ABS And/Or Traction Control Lights May Also Be On
- 11020760Jul 8, 2025NOTE: Not applicable to vehicles built for US Market. Rear Selective Thrust Washer Failure Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the…
- 11018615May 28, 2025Rear Axle Locker Inoperative, Service Axle Locker Message Displayed. Discussion: Some customers may experience a, inop rear axle locker, and Service Axle Locker message. After…
- 11018018May 2, 2025"Rear Selective Thrust Washer Failure Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 7% |
| 2025 | 7 | 11% |
| 2024 | 7 | 12% |
| 2023 | 6 | 12% |
| 2022 | 50 | 28% |
| 2021 | 25 | 23% |
| 2020 | 20 | 12% |
| 2019 | 29 | 15% |
| 2018 | 75 | 3% |
| 2017 | 42 | 6% |
| 2016 | 64 | 25% |
| 2015 | 44 | 20% |
| 2014 | 62 | 18% |
| 2013 | 22 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2024 Ram 2500
15 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsTires
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2024 Ram 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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