2026 RAM 2500 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2026 RAM 2500.

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Complaints
12
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2026 RAM 2500 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Electrical Faults

#23 complaints

Engine Problems

#32 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2026 RAM 2500.

Electrical Faults
3
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Fires
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Engine Problems
3
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Crashes
Fires
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Transmission / Drivetrain
2
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Crashes
Fires
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Brakes
2
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Crashes
Fires
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Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
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Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2026 RAM 2500. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2026 RAM 2500

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~603,634 vehicles.

26V244000Electronic Stability Control (esc):control Module
~6,605 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 2500 Pickup trucks. The trucks may be equipped with steering column control modules that can cause a loss of electronic stability control. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

26V225000Instrument Cluster
~65,348 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards numbers 102, "Transmission Shift Position Sequence," 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems for Light Vehicles," 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System," and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

26V059000Exterior Lighting:brake Lights · Exterior Lighting:turn Signal · Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control
~456,287 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.

25V826000Instrument Cluster
~72,509 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Ram Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel cluster display to be blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."

25V530000Brakes · Instrument Cluster
~2,885 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2500, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The instrument panel may display an incorrect brake system warning light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

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2026 RAM 2500 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2026 RAM 2500 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2026 RAM 2500 has 12 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2026 RAM 2500?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Engine Problems (3 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2026 RAM 2500 have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 603,634 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2026 RAM 2500?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full RAM 2500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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