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.
The single priciest documented job on the 2014–2018 Ram 2500 is automatic gearbox service or rebuild at £350–£3,000. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £2,670–£12,600 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Harsh shifting, slipping in higher gears, or delayed engagement on the 68RFE automatic gearbox.
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.
Water pump and thermostat wear.
Inspect · Check for coolant leaks and overheating history.
6.7 Cummins EGR / DPF clogging and DEF system faults.
Inspect · Scan for emissions codes and check regen / DEF history.
Infotainment screen delamination causing ghost touches or an unresponsive display.
Inspect · Inspect the 8.4-inch Uconnect display for a sticky residue or air bubbles around the top edges. Test touch responsiveness across all corners of the screen.
Front-axle 'death wobble' at speed after a bump.
Inspect · Test at highway speed over rough roads; check steering damper and linkage.
Track bar and ball-joint wear.
Inspect · Check for front-end play and clunks.
Ticking noise on cold start that fades as the engine warms up, common on the 6.4-litre Hemi V8.
Inspect · Open the bonnet and start the engine from cold. Listen closely near the rear cylinder banks for a sharp ticking sound indicating sheared exhaust manifold studs.
Water ingress into the cabin from a degraded high-level brake light seal.
Inspect · Check the exterior high-level brake light for condensation. Inside, feel the rear headlining and the carpets behind the rear seats for dampness or a musty odour.
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.
Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.