CoolingMedium
Water pump and thermostat wear.
Head gasket / cooling system repair£900–£2,600
Inspect · Check for coolant leaks and overheating history.
2014–2018 Ram 2500 · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Ram 2500 typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £900–£2,600
- Top three risks, from
- £1,400
- Worst case, everything
- £6,400
The single priciest documented job on the 2014–2018 Ram 2500 is head gasket / cooling system repair at £900–£2,600. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £1,650–£6,400 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
EmissionsHigh
6.7 Cummins EGR / DPF clogging and DEF system faults.
DPF forced regen or replacement£250–£1,600
Inspect · Scan for emissions codes and check regen / DEF history.
SteeringHigh
Front-axle 'death wobble' at speed after a bump.
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Test at highway speed over rough roads; check steering damper and linkage.
SuspensionMedium
Track bar and ball-joint wear.
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Check for front-end play and clunks.
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
Inspecting a Ram 2500 this week?
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