SteeringHigh
Front-axle 'death wobble' at speed after a bump.
- Typically appears
- Any
- What to inspect
- Test at highway speed over rough roads; check steering damper and linkage.
- Typical repair
- Suspension refresh (per axle) · £250–£1,100
Is the 2014–2018 Ram 2500 reliable?
Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
4.3/ 10
Buy with cautionOn our documented-fault scoring the Ram 2500 rates 4.3 out of 10 · buy with caution. We hold 8 known faults for it and 3 are rated high severity, so the risk is real but contained. The weak points cluster around steering, emissions and cooling. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.
Verdict · Walk unless the history is spotless
What the score is built from
- Critical
- 0
- High
- 3
- Medium
- 4
- Low
- 1
Weak points cluster around steering, emissions, cooling, suspension.
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EmissionsHigh
6.7 Cummins EGR / DPF clogging and DEF system faults.
- Typically appears
- 80,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Scan for emissions codes and check regen / DEF history.
- Typical repair
- DPF forced regen or replacement · £250–£1,600
TransmissionHigh
Harsh shifting, slipping in higher gears, or delayed engagement on the 68RFE automatic gearbox.
- Typically appears
- 70,000-100,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Start the engine, shift from Park to Drive and Reverse, noting any harsh clunks or delayed engagement. Pull the gearbox dipstick to check for burnt-smelling or dark fluid.
- Typical repair
- Automatic gearbox service or rebuild · £350–£3,000
CoolingMedium
Water pump and thermostat wear.
- Typically appears
- 100,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check for coolant leaks and overheating history.
- Typical repair
- Head gasket / cooling system repair · £900–£2,600
SuspensionMedium
Track bar and ball-joint wear.
- Typically appears
- 90,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check for front-end play and clunks.
- Typical repair
- Suspension refresh (per axle) · £250–£1,100
Costs are indicative UK independent-garage bands for budgeting and negotiation · never a quote.
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