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2026 Ram 2500 Problems

Compared with other Ram 2500 years

Too new to compare

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2023

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
29filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
868miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
8campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2026 Ram 2500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2026 Ram 2500. The part named most often is brakes, with 14 complaints (48% of the total), followed by electrical system (10) and engine (4). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 868 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 226 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 132 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Steering (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “The brake pedal is soft and travels all the way to the floor before it engages. It has done it from the day I purchased the truck. The dealership stated it is normal for that truck. I had previously owned a 2014 RAM 2500 w/6.4L Gas engine, 2017 RAM 2500 w/6.7L Diesel engine, 2021 RAM 3500 w/6.7L Diesel engine, all had firm normal operating brakes as you would expect for a truck. …”

NHTSA complaint #11749025, filed 2026-07

Electrical system: “When my truck is put into Neutral gear position and my foot is taken off the brake the trucks message center shows Press Brake and TURN shifter to desired gear . Unfortunately, this is impossible to do as these trucks are only equipped with Column shifter handles and not dash mounted rotary knobs. It is literally impossible to follow this direction as given. I have to imagine giving a customer a direction that is physically impossible to carry out is likely a safety violation for the manufacturer.”

NHTSA complaint #11709761, filed 2026-01

Engine: “I was in the middle of a 1 hr long drive and my DEF gauge went from 2/3 full to empty nearly instantly. I received a message on the dash that said my speed would be limited to 5 MPH in 200 miles. Thankfully, I was within easy driving distance to a dealer, so I dropped if off yesterday (still waiting for their assessment of the issue), but what if I was in the middle of nowhere, and couldn't get to a dealer before that 200 mile limit was reached? What if the dealer couldn't see me for weeks/months which is not uncommon these days? …”

NHTSA complaint #11727997, filed 2026-03

Exterior lighting: “Brakes and lights on trailer don’t work.Truck thinks it has a trailer connected to it all the time ,even when no trailer is not attached. Not sure I can trust this vehicle. It’s been looked at by dealer, they say part is back order no date for it to be fixed. IS THIS SAFE !!!”

NHTSA complaint #11742776, filed 2026-06

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 250 and 1,486 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 868 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

2025202627
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

See all 8 recalls for the 2026 Ram 2500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 226 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 226 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ram 2500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2026298688——Too new to compareToo new
2025662,4006——Too new to compareToo new
20245912,0005——Too new to compareToo new
20234923,50084—6 · FewerToo new
202218118,000124—59 · TypicalRising
202110834,00084—33 · FewerRising
202016210,500104—56 · TypicalFalling
20191938,72512——45 · TypicalFalling
20182,60752,00094—77 · MoreRising
201769846,500114—50 · TypicalRising
201625924,000124—51 · TypicalStable
201521535,000134—32 · FewerFalling
201434430,000144—57 · TypicalFalling
201317839,70014——17 · FewerFalling
20095161,0001———Not enough data

All Ram 2500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026 Ram 2500 have?

NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2026 Ram 2500 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2026 Ram 2500 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 14 complaints (48% of the total), followed by electrical system with 10.

Has the 2026 Ram 2500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2026 Ram 2500 reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 868 miles and the middle half falls between 250 and 1,486 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.