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2024 Ram 2500

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2024 Ram 2500 has 74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 273. 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. There are 5 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.

2 fire reports 11 crash reports 3 injuries

74

Total Complaints

5

Recalls Issued

/5

Safety Stars

0.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

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

Recalls (5)

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION28/09/2023

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ram 1500, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and 2022-2024 Ram 2500 vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 97A.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2024 Ram 2500

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.
Full coverage / year
$1,848
Full coverage / month
$154
Liability only / year
$611
vs US avg
+10%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (sedan-midsize)0.96x
× theft risk1.00x
× safety rating1.00x
× vehicle age1.15x
= Full coverage estimate$1848

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Ram 2500 Service Intervals

Oil change
8K mi / 12 mo
Tire rotation
8K mi
Brake fluid
36 months
Transmission fluid
60K mi
Engine coolant
100K mi
Spark plugs
100K mi
Cabin air filter
24K mi
Engine air filter
30K mi
Differential (AWD/4WD)
30K mi

5.7L HEMI: 8,000 mile oil intervals; EcoDiesel: shorter intervals for DEF and fuel filter. Towing usage requires severe service intervals.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Ram New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)
3 yr / 36K mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60K mi
Hybrid/EV battery
8 yr / 100K mi
Corrosion (rust perforation)
5 yr / unlimited mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60K mi

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:

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • ENGINE: Hydraulic Lifter failure at 10,500 miles.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • RECALLS: Verify all 5 recalls have been completed — free at any Ram dealer
  • General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
74
Recalls
5
Fire reports
2
Crash reports
11
Injury reports
3
Segment avg
273

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