2024 Ram 2500

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2024 Ram 2500 has 74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.9x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is brakes problems (18% of all complaints), specifically: intermittent warning messages (check trailer brake wiring and trailer brakes disconnected). when trailer brakes disconnected message comes up you have a total loss of the electronic trailer brakes. travel trailer is a 2024 forest river wildwood heritage glen 308rl (with solar on-board). this issue i. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.

2 fire reports 11 crash reports 3 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.9x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

BRAKES

13 complaints

18%

• Intermittent warning messages (check trailer brake wiring and trailer brakes disconnected). When trailer brakes disconnected message comes up you have a TOTAL LOSS of the electronic trailer brakes. Travel trailer is a 2024 Forest River Wildwood Heritage Glen 308RL (with solar on-board). This issue i
• The contact owned a 2024 RAM 2500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 40 MPH, he attempted to slowly bring the vehicle to a complete stop upon approaching a stop sign. However, with the brake pedal depressed all the way to the floorboard, the vehicle failed to stop or even slow
• Brake pedal had 6"-8" of travel before pedal started to stop the vehicle. The brakes were bled 3 times and the truck still doesn't stop properly. I'm told it stops better than any other new truck on the lot. BIG SAFTEY ISSUE!!! I'm told it is what it is and drive it, I refuse to drive an unsafe

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 2 crashes

“Intermittent warning messages (check trailer brake wiring and trailer brakes disconnected). When trailer brakes disconnected message comes up you have a TOTAL LOSS of the electronic trailer brakes. Travel trailer is a 2024 Forest River Wildwood Heritage Glen 308RL (with solar on-board). This issue i”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

10 complaints

14%

• Took my vehicle to dealer I purchase from for the SCCM recall according to the service advisor she said they flashed the truck and that it was going to need the SCCM replaced based on their findings that they were going to order the part weeks went by with no calls from dealer on parts I made anothe
• back up camera went black while backing up.This caused me to hit a vehicle.Will be taking to dealer for inspection.No warning. The wipers quite while going down road in rain storrm.I had todrive to a wide spot to get off road and wait for the rain to stop.
• Hit a bump at approx. 55mph going into a curve while pulling a loaded car trailer. The unstable 4-link rear suspension combined with the air bag suspension system created/allowed/exacerbated trailer sway that caused the trailer to ultimately jack knife into a fence off the highway. This endangered m

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 2 crashes

“Took my vehicle to dealer I purchase from for the SCCM recall according to the service advisor she said they flashed the truck and that it was going to need the SCCM replaced based on their findings that they were going to order the part weeks went by with no calls from dealer on parts I made anothe”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

10 complaints

14%

• back up camera went black while backing up.This caused me to hit a vehicle.Will be taking to dealer for inspection.No warning. The wipers quite while going down road in rain storrm.I had todrive to a wide spot to get off road and wait for the rain to stop.
• I purchased a new 2024 Ram 2500 Laramie in January 2024. In February 2025, the vehicle began experiencing intermittent no-start conditions related to an electrical issue. Over several months, it also developed persistent Uconnect system malfunctions and power-folding side mirrors that would not unfo
• Front parking sensors always being disabled due to something. Keeps saying wipe sensors. Comes no matter what speeds am driving and causes other codes and fault in truck.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 6 crashes

“back up camera went black while backing up.This caused me to hit a vehicle.Will be taking to dealer for inspection.No warning. The wipers quite while going down road in rain storrm.I had todrive to a wide spot to get off road and wait for the rain to stop.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

8 complaints

11%

• Hydraulic Lifter failure at 10,500 miles.
• While driving, the truck began to violently shake when downshifting. As I was exiting the highway and braking, the shaking intensified, and the truck stalled while I was traveling around 30 MPH, causing a complete power loss. To avoid a collision, I veered off the ramp and ended up scraping a road s
• Lifters are failing with 31,000 miles. There are thousands of these trucks with less than 30,000 miles on there second or third set of lifters. I took the truck to Allen Samuels Dodge in Aransas pass Texas for a loud rattling kept the truck several days couldn’t figure it out. I recorded a video

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Hydraulic Lifter failure at 10,500 miles.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

7 complaints

• The transmission failed and is available for inspection. The vehicle lost power at 60 mph in an instant as transmission began to slip on a busy road truck would barely move. The problem was reproduced by the dealer and confirmed. Inspection upcoming. Check engine light went on.
• While driving, the truck began to violently shake when downshifting. As I was exiting the highway and braking, the shaking intensified, and the truck stalled while I was traveling around 30 MPH, causing a complete power loss. To avoid a collision, I veered off the ramp and ended up scraping a road s
• When truck is in drive and I press the brake to shift to reverse, when I take my foot off the brake truck will go forward before reversing. Dealership says there is no problem with it. I find it to be dangerous.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The transmission failed and is available for inspection. The vehicle lost power at 60 mph in an instant as transmission began to slip on a busy road truck would barely move. The problem was reproduced by the dealer and confirmed. Inspection upcoming. Check engine light went on.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 74 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BRAKES: Intermittent warning messages (check trailer brake wiring and trailer brakes disconnected). When trailer brakes disconnected message comes up you have a TOTAL LOSS of the electronic trailer brakes. Travel trailer is a 2024 Forest River Wildwood Heritage Glen 308RL (with solar on-board). This issue i
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: Took my vehicle to dealer I purchase from for the SCCM recall according to the service advisor she said they flashed the truck and that it was going to need the SCCM replaced based on their findings that they were going to order the part weeks went by with no calls from dealer on parts I made anothe
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: back up camera went black while backing up.This caused me to hit a vehicle.Will be taking to dealer for inspection.No warning. The wipers quite while going down road in rain storrm.I had todrive to a wide spot to get off road and wait for the rain to stop.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: Hydraulic Lifter failure at 10,500 miles.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)