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Ram 2500

EPA MPG: NA
Average Retail Price
$7,700 - $23,850

RECALL ALERT:
There are 16 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

First Take
The Ram 2500, more than other heavy-duty trucks, is very stiff when driven without a payload in the bed. Choosing this work truck over the regular 1500 lets you opt for the 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel six-cylinder. It is noisy but pulls strongly. The six-speed automatic doesn't shift smoothly. Handling is clumsy, and the high step-in makes cabin access difficult. Chrysler's powerful 383-hp, 5.7-liter V8 is the standard engine. The crew cab's rear seat is very roomy. Reliability of the turbodiesel version is well below average.

2013 Pickup trucks Reliability

This Car
NA
vs. Similar Cars

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

2013 Full-sized pickup trucks Ratings

$7,800 - $23,850
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EPA MPG NA
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$11,375 - $14,600
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EPA MPG 17 mpg
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$6,975 - $13,600
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EPA MPG 16 mpg
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$ NA
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EPA MPG NA
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$ NA
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EPA MPG NA
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Features & Specs
Body Style
    mega cab
    regular cab
    crew cab
Seating
2 front, 3 rear
Drive Wheels
4WD, Rear
Engines Available
  • 5.7-liter V8 (383 hp)
  • 6.7-liter 6 turbodiesel (350 hp)
  • 6.7-liter 6 turbodiesel (370 hp)
Transmissions Available
  • 6-speed automatic
  • 6-speed manual
Warranty
Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

Read more about extended warranties
Model History
2019-
Current Generation

The heavy-duty Ram 2500 promises industry-leading hauling and towing capabilities. It competes with the other Detroit monster trucks. Most important, the updated Ram 2500 offers key advanced safety features, such as forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assistance, and blind spot warning, on all versions. The standard gasoline powertrain is a 6.4-liter V8 that puts out 410 hp teamed with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The diesel-powered version boasts a 370-hp, 6.7-liter six-cylinder mated to a six-speed automatic. When properly equipped, the Ram 2500 can tow up to 19,780 pounds. It continues to offer the excellent Uconnect infotainment system, with an optional 12-inch fully configurable screen.

2013-2018
2013 Redesign Year

Like other heavy duty versions, the 2500 has a stiff ride that bounces passengers around. Choosing this heavy duty work truck over the regular 1500 lets you opt for a Cummins 5.9-liter diesel six-cylinder engine. Chrysler's 5.9-liter V8 and, for 2003, a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 was also available. The crew cab's rear seat is tight and upright. In 2011, the Ram pickups separated from Dodge and formed its own brand.

2011-2012
2011 Redesign Year

In 2011, the Ram pickups separated from Dodge and formed its own brand. Like other heavy duty versions, the 2500 has a stiff ride that bounces passengers around. Choosing this heavy duty work truck over the regular 1500 lets you opt for a Cummins 5.9-liter diesel six-cylinder engine. Chrysler's 5.9-liter V8 and, for 2003, a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 was also available. The crew cab's rear seat is tight and upright.