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2024 Ram 2500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 2500.

The 2024 Ram 2500 registers 54 documented owner complaints and five recalls, with service brakes representing the most frequently reported issue area. Set against the model’s 2009–2021 complaint history—a spectrum running from a low of five grievances in 2009 to a high of 2,493 in 2018—this year’s tally positions the vehicle among the quieter entries in recent memory. That relatively muted volume places the 2024 iteration toward the stable end of the Ram 2500’s documented reliability curve, providing researchers a baseline significantly calmer than the historical peaks observed in prior model years.

Model year2026202520242023202220212020

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 05083285AA. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05083285AA alt 04892339BE
Engine air filter68645327AA alt 57008652AA
Fuel filter68157291AA alt 68436631AA
Spark plugSP138239AC
Battery56029635AC
Front wiper blades55277446AC
Serpentine belt05281817AA alt 04593852AB
Thermostat05086740AA alt 68534176AA
Cabin air filter68548579AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length236.2 in
Overall width80.3 in
Overall height99.2 in
Wheelbase159.1 in
Curb weight4956 lb
Track (front / rear)71.3 / 70.5 in

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 2500 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.3–8.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.30 sec — 2025 Heavy Duty Limited 6.7L Crew Cab (8'2.3" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023Heavy Duty Rebel Crew Cab (6'4.3" Bed) 6.4L V87.50 sec15.80 sec410 hp4x4
2023Heavy Duty Rebel 6.7L Crew Cab (6'4.3" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-68.10 sec16.20 sec370 hp4x4
2025Heavy Duty Limited 6.7L Crew Cab (8'2.3" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-66.30 sec14.80 sec430 hp4x4
2025Heavy Duty Laramie 6.7L Crew Cab (6'4.3" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-66.60 sec15.10 sec430 hp4x4
2025Heavy Duty Limited 6.7L Crew Cab (8'2.3" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-66.60 sec15.00 sec430 hp4x4
2025Heavy Duty Power Wagon Crew Cab (6'4.3" Bed) 6.4L V87.20 sec15.50 sec405 hp4x4
2020Heavy Duty Laramie 6.7L Crew Cab (6'4.3" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-67.60 sec15.80 sec370 hp4x4
2020Heavy Duty Laramie 6.7L Crew Cab (Night Edition) (6'4.3" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-67.60 sec15.90 sec370 hp4x4

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 15,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 15,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 15,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 8,000 miParking Brake System (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Underbody (inspect)
Every 12,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 22,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 75,000 miEngine Breather Filter (replace)
Every 97,500 miPower Steering System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2024 Ram 2500 sits at the tail end of a generation whose federal complaint and recall activity peaked mid-cycle and has been trending downward since 2018–2019. Complaints surged to 2,493 in 2018 (coinciding with elevated investigations holding at 4), then fell sharply to 189 in 2019 and continued declining to just 102 by 2021, while recalls similarly tapered from 16 in the 2013–2014 peak years to 8 by 2021. The federal record does not include total complaint, recall, or investigation figures for 2024 itself, so a direct year-over-year comparison for the most recent years is not possible from this data alone. However, the 2024-specific complaint breakdown shows modest volumes concentrated in Service Brakes (11 complaints), with Engine, Seat Belts, and Power Train each at 4, alongside 7 crash complaints and 2 fire complaints — numbers that appear consistent with the low-volume tail of the declining trend rather than a resurgence. The data does not specify root causes for any of these complaint areas. Given that the generation's complaint and recall arc has been clearly decelerating since 2019, and the 2024 category-level complaint figures remain low, the available federal record supports viewing 2024 as a relatively mature, lower-risk model year within this generation — though buyers should verify whether any recalls remain open, as that information is not captured in the provided figures.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
288
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
54
Owner complaints
7 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 54 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes11
Engine4
Seat Belts4
Power Train4
Electrical System4
Tires4
Unknown Or Other2
Power Train,Engine2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 288 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S2508000025 REV. B2026-07-06Electrical SystemInstrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
1130702026-06-29Electrical SystemSWITCH – HEADLAMP
1130692026-06-29Electrical SystemSWITCH – HEADLAMP
9100803 Rev 12026-06-29Structure1) If the lamp contains moisture, do not replace it immediately. Turn the fog lamp on for…
S2208000045 REV.D2026-06-26StructureBackup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2024 2500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.