Dodge RAM 2500 Structure Problems
Owners have filed 623 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Dodge RAM 2500 across 18 model years. The 2001 model year has the most (181). The words owners use most often: “dash cracked” (9% of reports).
- 623structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 25mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,200typical repair cost reported by owners
- 45%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Dash cracked: mentioned in 54 of 623 complaints (9%)
- Falling apart: mentioned in 44 of 623 complaints (7%)
- Dashboard cracking: mentioned in 37 of 623 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the Dodge RAM 2500 at $1,200, and half of them between $1,000 and $1,550.
Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2003–2014), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 489 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 623 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 25 an injury.
Dodge RAM 2500 structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 2500 | 8 | 3% | 82,576 |
| 2011 RAM 2500 | 5 | 2% | 64,000 |
| 2010 RAM 2500 | 7 | 3% | 69,851 |
| 2009 RAM 2500 | 4 | 2% | 22,700 |
| 2008 RAM 2500 | 4 | 1% | 50,000 |
| 2007 RAM 2500 | 11 | 3% | 130,000 |
| 2006 RAM 2500 | 8 | 1% | 107,000 |
| 2005 RAM 2500 | 10 | 2% | 115,000 |
| 2004 RAM 2500 | 35 | 6% | 75,000 |
| 2003 RAM 2500 | 146 | 22% | 76,000 |
| 2002 RAM 2500 | 40 | 26% | 62,000 |
| 2001 RAM 2500 | 181 | 39% | 92,000 |
| 2000 RAM 2500 | 56 | 27% | 85,500 |
| 1999 RAM 2500 | 53 | 17% | 98,000 |
| 1998 RAM 2500 | 22 | 10% | 130,000 |
| 1997 RAM 2500 | 11 | 5% | 175,000 |
| 1996 RAM 2500 | 13 | 4% | 173,000 |
| 1995 RAM 2500 | 9 | 3% | 92,172 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the Dodge RAM 2500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while performing routine maintenance on the vehicle, the contact observed that the passengerâs and driverâs side support rails on the sub frame had several sections that were severely rusted. The contact stated that there were gaps…
driving down the highway at 70 mph and the drivers door came opened it was caused by a faulty door lock actuator
White paint job from the factory has totaly failed down to the bare metal in some places and has cracks all over the truck. I understand that their was a formula change in the paint for a couple years. My truck is one of them . The paint job is totaly failed. This a factory defect. Can you help me…
The frame has rusted completely through on both driver and passenger sides. The integrity of the frame is severely compromised and may collapse at anytime. This type of failure could be absolutely catastrophic to everyone who may be involved. It has not been confirmed by a dealer, nor has it been…
The dashboard in this truck has been crumbling to pieces. It is to the point now the gauge cluster and passenger air bag are barely in place. This is a common occurrence on all of these dodge rams and it is definitely a safety hazard
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge RAM 2500s have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 623 owner complaints about structure for the Dodge RAM 2500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge RAM 2500 structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the Dodge RAM 2500?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,200 (half paid between $1,000 and $1,550), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Dodge RAM 2500?
The most frequent phrase is “dash cracked”, in 54 of 623 complaints, followed by “falling apart” (44).
Other Dodge RAM 2500 problems
- Steering problems (1,914)
- Suspension problems (840)
- Power Train problems (613)
- Air Bags problems (584)
- Electrical System problems (518)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (372)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (265)
- Exterior Lighting problems (263)
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