What's Wrong with the 4th Generation Ram 2500?

Front 3/4 view of a Dodge Ram 2500

The 4th generation Ram 2500 spans the 2010 to 2011 model years.

It has accumulated 69 owner complaints over those year and ranks 27th in reliability out of 54 eligible Dodge generations.

Our reliability rank is based on our PainRank™ system. A higher number means you can expect more significant problems. The average Dodge score is 12.28 while this generation comes in at 9.33.

Compare With Other Ram 2500 Generations

The Worst 2010-2011 Ram 2500 Problems

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  2. Defective TIPM Causes Multiple Electrical Problems

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  3. Ram Death Wobble

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What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks

Years to Avoid

4th Generation Ram 2500 Key Numbers

  1. 2 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 69 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 27th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 54 eligible generations.

Recent Lawsuits for 4th Generation Ram 2500 Owners

  • Partial dismissal

    Flores, et al., v. FCA US LLC

    A Jeep/Dodge/Ram sway bar lawsuit alleges the electronic disconnect fails and forces the owner to drive their Jeep or Ram vehicle on highways and roads without the sway bar, creating dangerous driving conditions.