RAM 2500 problems and recalls by year

By model year

Years with 100+ complaints

66 recall campaigns since 2005

1. October 6, 2026 · 26V651000 · 2026 · Electronic stability control (esc) › Control module

   The trucks may be equipped with steering column control modules that can cause a loss of electronic stability control.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge.

2. May 7, 2026 · 26V288000 · 2023–2026 · Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)

   A software error in the powertrain control module may improperly allow the vehicle speed to exceed the tire speed rating, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.

   Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge.

3. April 16, 2026 · 26V244000 · 2026 · Electronic stability control (esc) › Control module

   The trucks may be equipped with steering column control modules that can cause a loss of electronic stability control.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge.

4. December 18, 2025 · 25V882000 · 2025 · Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module; Electronic stability control (esc)

   A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the driver's side air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner not to deploy in a crash and disable the electronic stability control (ESC) system.

   Remedy: Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge.

5. August 18, 2025 · 25V530000 · 2026 · Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel; Service brakes

   The instrument panel may display an incorrect brake system warning light.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge.

6. May 8, 2025 · 25V297000 · 2025 · Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel; Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)

   A software error may cause the gear selection display to be inaccurate.

   Remedy: Dealers will update the cluster software, free of charge.

7. November 27, 2024 · 24V896000 · 2017–2018 · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module

   The hydraulic control unit (HCU) may fail, which can cause the anti-lock brake (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), and traction control systems to fail.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake HCU, or replace the HCU motor, free of charge.

8. February 9, 2023 · 23V060000 · 2021–2023 · Electrical system › Wiring › Relays/solenoids · park outside

   An electrical short may occur in the heater grid relay with the ignition on or off.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the relay, free of charge.

9. November 10, 2022 · 22V835000 · 2020–2023 · Power train › Automatic transmission

   A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission dipstick and transmission vent assembly, free of charge.

10. August 26, 2022 · 22V642000 · 2022 · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ecu/ecm)

    The engine control module (ECM) may have been built with a misaligned capacitor that can short-circuit, resulting in an internal loss of communication.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge.

11. January 27, 2022 · 22V035000 · 2019–2020 · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages

    The windshield wiper arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to function improperly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.

    Remedy: Dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge.

12. November 12, 2021 · 21V880000 · 2019–2020 · Fuel system, diesel › Delivery › Fuel pump

    The High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) may fail, resulting in a sudden engine stall without warning.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, and inspect and replace additional fuel system components as necessary, free of charge.

13. October 14, 2021 · 21V798000 · 2021–2022 · Electrical system › Wiring › Relays/solenoids · park outside

    An electrical short in the relay may cause a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay ("Relay"); if FCA US Recall ID Y08 (NHTSA Recall ID 21V-163) is open, then insulating material will be applied…

14. March 11, 2021 · 21V163000 · 2021 · Electrical system

    An electrical short may occur in the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay, which could result in a vehicle fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay ("Relay"); if FCA US Recall ID Y08 (NHTSA Recall ID 21V-163) is open, then insulating material will be applied…

15. April 9, 2020 · 20V207000 · 2019–2020 · Structure

    In certain side loading conditions, the bed step may unexpectedly fail while in use.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bed step support brace, free of charge.

16. January 24, 2020 · 20V043000 · 2019–2020 · Power train › Automatic transmission

    A build up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission valve body separator plate and reprogram the powertrain control module.

17. August 29, 2019 · 19V635000 · 2019 · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper

    The brake calipers may have been manufactured with an incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell.

    Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake calipers and brake hoses and bleed the brakes, free of charge.

18. June 27, 2019 · 19V498000 · 2019 · Fuel system, diesel

    The fuel lines may leak fuel into the engine compartment.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel lines, replacing them if necessary, free of charge.

19. January 25, 2019 · 19V021000 · 2014–2018 · Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection

    The outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will check the steering linkage jam nut tightness, replacing the drag link assembly or welding the nut to the adjuster sleeve, free of charge.

20. September 12, 2017 · 17V562000 · 2013–2017 · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel

    These water pumps may leak coolant.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pumps, free of charge.

21. August 10, 2017 · 17V499000 · 2013–2017 · Wheels

    The outer surface of the wheel may fracture, resulting in rapid air loss.

    Remedy: AEV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels with wheels of similar value, free of charge.

22. October 13, 2016 · 16V739000 · 2013 · Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

    The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge.

23. July 26, 2016 · 16V559000 · 2015 · Steering

    The affected vehicles may have inadequate welds securing the front track bar frame brackets, possibly resulting in the bracket components separating from the frame.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will weld on a new track bar frame bracket or replace the frame of the vehicle, free of charge.

24. September 23, 2015 · 15V592000 · 2016 · Electrical system › Ignition › Module; Engine and engine cooling › Engine

    In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge.

25. August 26, 2015 · 15V541000 · 2014 · Steering

    The affected vehicles may have inadequate welds securing the front track bar frame brackets, which may result in the bracket components separating from the frame.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a reinforcement bracket over the front track bar bracket.

26. October 8, 2014 · 14V635000 · 2013–2014 · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel; Fuel system, diesel

    In the affected vehicles, the electrical connectors of the diesel fuel heater may overheat.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the harness side connector with a silver plated beryllium copper terminal service kit, and inspect the fuel heater for leaks, replacing it as…

27. June 4, 2013 · 13V240000 · 2013 · Exterior lighting › Headlights

    The headlamp shutters may function improperly when in high-beam mode.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the Central Body Controller, free of charge.

28. April 3, 2013 · 13V122000 · 2013 · Engine and engine cooling

    The engine cover may trap an excessive amount of heat under the cover.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing engine cover with one that is a different design, free of charge.

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• Jeep Grand Cherokee: 26V531000 (2026, back over prevention); 24V436000 (2022, back over prevention); 24V199000 (2023–2024, air bags); 20V191000 (2019–2020, back over prevention); 18V332000 (2014–2018, electrical system); 15V461000 (2013–2015, equipment)
• RAM 1500: 26V327000 (2024, back over prevention); 26V225000 (2025–2026, electrical system); 26V059000 (2025–2026, electrical system); 25V824000 (2019, air bags); 25V826000 (2025–2026, electrical system); 25V765000 (2021–2022, air bags); 25V592000 (2018, air bags); 25V010000 (2016–2020, air bags); 24V413000 (2023, power train); 23V799000 (2023–2024, exterior lighting); 23V654000 (2022–2024, back over prevention); 23V059000 (2023, back over prevention); 22V904000 (2019–2022, structure); 22V407000 (2022, back over prevention); 21V925000 (2021–2022, air bags); 21V632000 (2015–2016, air bags); 20V622000 (2020, visibility); 20V580000 (2019, seat belts); 19V347000 (2013–2018, latches/locks/linkages); 18V486000 (2015–2017, latches/locks/linkages); 18V398000 (2018, back over prevention); 18V100000 (2017–2018, power train); 17V824000 (2013–2018, equipment); 17V821000 (2013–2017, power train); 17V302000 (2013–2016, air bags); 15V459000 (2013–2014, air bags); 15V460000 (2013–2015, air bags); 13V486000 (2014, electrical system); 13V237000 (2013, exterior lighting)
• Dodge Durango: 24V415000 (2022, electronic stability control (esc)); 22V140000 (2019–2022, electronic stability control (esc))
• Jeep Wrangler: 18V021000 (2009, air bags)

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