Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Ram 2500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Ram 2500 has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 49 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V288000 Vehicle Can Exceed the Speed Rating of the Tires NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V413000 Loss of Drive Power or Park Function NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V199000 Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V799000 Turn Signal and High Beam Malfunction/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V654000 Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V060000 Engine Compartment Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V059000 Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V835000 Transmission Fluid Leak May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 11 complaints
- Electrical System 10 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 9 complaints
- Power Train 6 complaints
- Air Bags 5 complaints
- Steering 5 complaints
Of the 49 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Ram 2500 demonstrates an average reliability with notable complaints in engine and electrical systems. The overall frequency of issues is moderate, suggesting routine maintenance could manage potential problems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 30,000–60,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 20,000–50,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 15,000–40,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| POWER TRAIN | 40,000–70,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
| AIR BAGS | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking sounds
- Electrical malfunctions
- Dimming or flickering headlights
- Transmission slipping
- Warning lights for airbags
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Ram 2500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.