--- title: "Ram 2500" url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/ram-2500/" publisher: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" content_signal: "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no" --- PICKUP TRUCK + SUV TALK VEHICLE HUB # Ram 2500 Model years 2018–2027 The Ram 2500 is a heavy-duty pickup truck nameplate from Ram, designed for commercial work, towing and hauling. Across its model years, cab and bed choices, engines, drivetrains, payload, towing ratings and equipment can vary substantially. Shoppers should compare the exact year and trim because specifications, features, recalls, known problems and ownership costs can change over time. ![]() ### [Latest]() ### [News]() ### [Reviews]() ### [Comparisons]() ### [Videos]() ### [Recalls]() ### [Known Problems]() ### [Related]() LATEST WHAT’S NEW ## What’s New With the Ram 2500 [2027 Ram 2500 payload 3]() ### [2027 Ram 2500 Payload Upgrade Raises Capacity to a Whopping 4,580 Pounds!]() The 2027 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 Heavy Duty trucks can now out-haul their competitors thanks to increased gross vehicle weight ratings and a new payload upgrade package. The biggest… [Read the latest Ram 2500 update →]() ## Latest Ram 2500 Coverage The newest reporting across every Ram 2500 topic. ### [How GM’s New 8.3L Duramax Stacks Up Against Ford and Ram]() GM’s new 8.3L Duramax leads Ford and Ram in rated output. Compare all three HD diesels and see what the… [Read story →]() [Ram Power Wagon Cummins hitched to a Coleman travel trailer]() ### [Here’s How the First-Ever Cummins-Powered 2027 Ram Power Wagon Handles a 7,000-Pound Camper]() The 2027 Ram 2500 Power Wagon finally pairs its off-road hardware with the high-output Cummins. Here is how it handled… [Read story →]() ### [2026-2027 Multiple Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, Dodge Model Recall: 844K Rearview Camera Image May Fail to Display]() A recall affecting 844,027 Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, and Dodge models for rearview camera issues. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling… [Read story →]() [Read all coverage →]() ## News News across Ram 2500 model years. ### [How GM’s New 8.3L Duramax Stacks Up Against Ford and Ram]() GM’s new 8.3L Duramax leads Ford and Ram in rated output. Compare all three HD diesels and see what the… [Read story →]() ### [2026-2027 Multiple Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, Dodge Model Recall: 844K Rearview Camera Image May Fail to Display]() A recall affecting 844,027 Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, and Dodge models for rearview camera issues. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling… [Read story →]() [Ram 3500 is cheaper to insure than Toyota Tacoma]() ### [Industry Study Reveals Cheapest Trucks to Insure: Ram 3500 Beats Toyota Tacoma]() A new Compare.com study finds the Ram 3500 is cheaper to insure than the Toyota Tacoma, while compact pickups have… [Read story →]() [Read all news →]() ## Reviews First drives, road tests and owner reviews. [Ram Power Wagon Cummins hitched to a Coleman travel trailer]() ### [Here’s How the First-Ever Cummins-Powered 2027 Ram Power Wagon Handles a 7,000-Pound Camper]() The 2027 Ram 2500 Power Wagon finally pairs its off-road hardware with the high-output Cummins. Here is how it handled… [Read story →]() [2026 Ram 2500 Rebel Lunar Edition 1]() ### [2026 Ram 2500 Rebel Lunar Edition First Look: Cool Truck, Crazy $94k Price?]() Ram is no stranger to building attention-grabbing trucks, and the new 2026 Ram 2500 Rebel Lunar Edition may be one… [Read story →]() [2026 Ram 2500 Black Express Review 1]() ### [2026 Ram 2500 Black Express Review: Ram’s Most Affordable Cummins Diesel Still Costs $75,000]() A quick drive in cold, snowy Detroit reveals the 2026 Ram 2500 Black Express delivers a straightforward mix of work-ready… [Read story →]() [Read all reviews →]() ## Comparisons Head-to-head comparisons featuring Ram 2500. ### [How GM’s New 8.3L Duramax Stacks Up Against Ford and Ram]() GM’s new 8.3L Duramax leads Ford and Ram in rated output. Compare all three HD diesels and see what the… [Read story →]() [Read all comparisons →]() ## Ram 2500 Videos Videos associated with Ram 2500 model-year coverage. ### [2027 Ram 2500 Power Wagon Cummins: First Real-World Towing Test]() [Watch on PUTT Video →]() ### [2026 Ram 2500 Rebel Lunar Edition: Is This $94,000 Cummins Worth It?]() [Watch on PUTT Video →]() ### [Ram Built a Cheaper HD Truck — 2026 Ram 2500 Cummins Black Express]() [Watch on PUTT Video →]() [Watch all videos →]() ## Recalls Recent safety campaigns and repair information. ### [2026-2027 Multiple Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, Dodge Model Recall: 844K Rearview Camera Image May Fail to Display]() A recall affecting 844,027 Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, and Dodge models for rearview camera issues. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling… [Read story →]() ### [2023-2026 RAM 2500 Pickup Recall: 12.7K Vehicle May Exceed Tire Speed Rating]() Almost 13,000 RAM 2500 pickups are being recalled for an issue with exceeding their tire speed rating. Chrysler (FCA US… [Read story →]() [2025-2026 Ram 1500 Known Problems]() ### [2025-2026 Ram 1500/2500/3500/4500/5500 Recall: 65.5K Dashboard Display Failure]() Recall for 65,348 Ram 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500… [Read story →]() [Read all recalls →]() ## Known Problems Reported issues and known problems across Ram 2500 model years. [2020 ram 2500 7]() ### [2019-2026 Ram 2500 Known Problems: Engine Concerns, Speed Limit Bug, Fuel Pump Shrapnel and More]() The Ram 2500 HD is the Ram Truck brand’s best-selling heavy-duty pickup. Known for its powerful towing capabilities, comfortable interior,… [Read story →]() [Read all known problems →]() ## Related Vehicles [Ram 3500]() [Ford F-250]() [Ford F-350]() ## Browse model years - [2018 Ram 2500]() - [2019 Ram 2500]() - [2020 Ram 2500]() - [2021 Ram 2500]() - [2022 Ram 2500]() - [2023 Ram 2500]() - [2024 Ram 2500]() - [2025 Ram 2500]() - [2026 Ram 2500]() - [2027 Ram 2500]() ## Structured page information ~~~json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "CollectionPage", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/ram-2500/", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/ram-2500/", "name": "Ram 2500 News, Reviews, Recalls & Problems | PUTT", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#website" }, "description": "Explore Ram 2500 news, reviews, comparisons, recalls, problems, videos and model-year information from Pickup Truck +SUV Talk.", "breadcrumb": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/ram-2500/#breadcrumb" }, "inLanguage": "en-US", "primaryImageOfPage": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/ram-2500/#primaryimage" }, "image": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/ram-2500/#primaryimage" }, "thumbnailUrl": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/GMDMAX37.webp" }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/ram-2500/#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Ram 2500" } ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#website", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/", "name": "Pickup Truck +SUV Talk", "description": "Latest News, Reviews and Stories", "publisher": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#organization" }, "potentialAction": [ { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/?s={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": { "@type": "PropertyValueSpecification", "valueRequired": true, "valueName": "search_term_string" } } ], "inLanguage": "en-US" }, { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#organization", "name": "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "inLanguage": "en-US", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#/schema/logo/image/", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/PUTC-Only-Shield.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/PUTC-Only-Shield.jpg", "width": 613, "height": 379, "caption": "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" }, "image": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#/schema/logo/image/" }, "sameAs": [ "https://www.facebook.com/pickuptrucktalk/", "https://x.com/PickupTruckTalk", "https://instagram.com/PickupTruckTalk", "https://www.pinterest.com/PickupTruckTalk/", "https://www.youtube.com/pickuptrucktalk" ] }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/ram-2500/#primaryimage", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/GMDMAX37.webp", "contentUrl": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/GMDMAX37.webp" } ] } ] ~~~