Ram 2500 years to avoid
The Ram 2500 years to avoid are 2018, 2017, 2014, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2019, 2020, 2009 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2012 is the cleanest year on record.
7,456
Total complaints
67
Recall campaigns
2009–2026
Years covered
9
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
2500 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | High complaints + open investigation | 3,789 | |
| 2017 | High complaints + open investigation | 1,019 | |
| 2014 | High complaints + open investigation | 484 | |
| 2016 | High complaints + open investigation | 372 | |
| 2015 | Open safety investigation | 289 | |
| 2013 | Open safety investigation | 273 | |
| 2019 | Open safety investigation | 270 | |
| 2020 | Open safety investigation | 235 | |
| 2009 | Open safety investigation | 12 |
Every 2500 year
Common questions
What are the worst Ram 2500 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 2500 years to avoid are 2018, 2017, 2014, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2019, 2020, 2009. The cleanest year on record is 2012.
What is the best year for the Ram 2500?
By complaint volume, 2012 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 2500 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ram 2500 have?
Across all model years, the 2500 has 67 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 7,456 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.