What breaks most · 2013 to 2018 model years
Ram 2500 problems by year
Owners have filed 679 safety complaints with NHTSA about the Ram 2500 across model years 2013 to 2018. Three years stand out: 2014 for steering complaints, 2013 for engine complaints and 2016 for engine complaints. The quietest years are 2015.
- Years to check closely: 2014, 2013, 2016
- Fewest complaints: 2015
- Complaints on file
- 6792013 to 2018, all trims
- Worst year
- 2014238 complaints
- Crashes reported
- 3815 fires · 20 injuries · 1 deaths
- Typical failure mileage
- 23kMedian where owners gave mileage
- Recall campaigns
- 83Across the years shown
Complaints by model year
Raw filings with NHTSA, not adjusted for how many were sold.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Recalls | Most-reported component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 138 | 7 | 16 | Engine (36) | |
| 238 | 13 | 16 | Steering (65) | |
| 115 | 8 | 15 | Powertrain and transmission (25) | |
| 121 | 9 | 14 | Engine (33) | |
| 50 | 1 | 12 | Powertrain and transmission (9) | |
| 17 | 0 | 10 | Steering (5) |
What fails on the 2014 Ram 2500
| Component | Share of complaints | Filings | Crashes | Parts for this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SteeringPower steering pumps, racks and hoses | 27% |
65 | 1 | Shop steering parts for the 2014 Ram 2500 |
| Powertrain and transmissionTransmission parts | 18% |
42 | 5 | Shop powertrain and transmission parts for the 2014 Ram 2500 |
| EngineEngine gaskets and seals | 17% |
40 | 2 | Shop engine parts for the 2014 Ram 2500 |
| Speed control and throttleThrottle and pedal sensors | 12% |
28 | 2 | Shop speed control and throttle parts for the 2014 Ram 2500 |
| Electrical systemAlternators, starters and ignition | 12% |
28 | 0 | Shop electrical system parts for the 2014 Ram 2500 |
| SuspensionStruts, springs and control arms | 11% |
26 | 0 | Shop suspension parts for the 2014 Ram 2500 |
| Fuel systemFuel pumps and injectors | 10% |
23 | 0 | Shop fuel system parts for the 2014 Ram 2500 |
| Unknown or other | 6% |
15 | 0 | — |
One complaint can name more than one component, so shares add to more than 100%. "Unknown or other" is NHTSA's uncategorized bucket and is shown but never ranked.
In owners' words
Complaint narratives as filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length.
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2014 ram 2500 fiat chrysler. Consumer writes in regard to many safety issue recalls concerning vehicle and request compensation or refund. *as the consumer stated the recall would exceed a reasonable amount before it would be completed. *js
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Had to replace the turbo actuator for $3549.18. This is a 2013 with ongoing recalls. I should not have to pay for a large ticket item with a truck this age.
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I have two outstanding recalls on my truck. The diesel water pump recall and the brake transmission shift interlock both of these recalls were issued in 2017 and neither has a remedy.
How to read this page
Every figure comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's public complaint database, which holds every safety-related defect complaint filed by owners since 1995. We refresh it monthly and count each complaint once per component it names. Data through September 30, 2026.
NHTSA only accepts safety-related complaints. Rattles, paint, infotainment bugs and other annoyances are under-reported here, so this page is a map of what fails in ways owners consider dangerous, not a full reliability score.
Counts are raw. Use the year-over-year shape and the component mix, not the absolute numbers. Where a component maps to parts we stock, the row links to that category filtered to the year you are viewing. Air bag and seat belt complaints link to the recall checker instead, because those repairs are almost always covered.
Common questions
Which Ram 2500 years have the most problems?
By NHTSA complaint volume, 2014, 2013, 2016 carry the most filings on the Ram 2500. The 2014 alone has 238 complaints, led by steering.
What is the most common Ram 2500 problem?
On the 2014 model year, the most-reported component is steering with 65 complaints. The table above lists the top components for every year.
At what mileage do Ram 2500 problems start?
The median mileage at failure across all Ram 2500 complaints that include mileage is about 23,000 miles. Older model years skew higher; the per-year figure is in the "at a glance" card.
Are these complaints verified?
No. NHTSA publishes complaints as submitted and does not investigate individual filings. Patterns across hundreds of complaints are meaningful; a single one is not.