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2025 Ram 2500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 2500.

The 2025 Ram 2500 is a heavy-duty pickup truck that carries forward the model's reputation for substantial capability, and while specific powertrain details vary across trim levels, the vehicle is built on a body-on-frame platform designed for serious towing and hauling duty; the current model year shows 56 total owner complaints with the electrical system representing the most frequent concern area, alongside six safety recalls issued, positioning it within a complaint history that spans from 2009 to 2021 and demonstrates a dramatic range in owner-reported issues, from a low of just 5 complaints in 2009 to a peak of 2,493 in 2018, suggesting that while the 2025 model benefits from years of engineering refinement reflected in its relatively low complaint count, the historical volatility indicates that long-term reliability trajectories for this nameplate have fluctuated considerably across generations.

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 04892339BE. 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 filter04892339BE alt 68677810AA
Fuel filter68677799AA
Spark plugSP138239AC
Cabin air filter68548579AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length259.4 in
Overall width79.5 in
Overall height78 in
Wheelbase168.9 in
Curb weight6493 lb
Track (front / rear)68.5 / 68.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

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.

6.3–7.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.30 sec — 2025 Heavy Duty Limited 6.7L Crew Cab (8'2.3" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
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
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
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) · Underbody (inspect)
Every 8,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · 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 Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
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 provided federal record shows this Ram 2500 generation experienced a dramatic complaint spike in 2018 with 2,493 complaints, followed by a steep decline to 189 in 2019, 161 in 2020, and 102 in 2021, while recalls trended down from a generation-high 16 in 2013-2014 to 8-12 per year by 2019-2021. Because the year-by-year record ends in 2021, the 2025 model sits beyond the documented curve, but its late-generation placement implies it should carry forward the post-2018 improvement in complaint volume rather than the peak-period instability. For 2025 specifically, the leading complaint areas are Electrical System (11), Electrical System/Exterior Lighting (9), Unknown or Other (6), and Service Brakes (3), with one fire complaint and zero crash complaints; the data does not specify root causes. Relative to the 2017-2018 surge, the 2025 complaint profile is comparatively small, suggesting the conditions behind that spike had eased by the time this model year arrived. That trajectory, combined with the modest complaint counts, makes the 2025 Ram 2500 a reasonable used-buy candidate, provided the buyer checks for open recalls and has the electrical system inspected.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
282
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
56
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 1 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 56 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System11
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting9
Unknown Or Other6
Service Brakes3
Air Bags2
Visibility/Wiper2
Electrical System,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Engine1

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 282 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S2508000025 REV. B2026-07-06Electrical SystemInstrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
S26080000302026-07-01Back Over PreventionPark Assist Unavailable Message Displayed in The Cluster
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…

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 2025 2500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.