2025 Ram 2500: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints for the 2025 Ram 2500 that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11757982 (filed 08/19/2026): “Driving by myself with no load at 12:15 in the afternoon with outside temperature at 80 degrees. vehicle started to make a large screeching sound coming from engine bay. i pulled over into a parking lot and shut off engine. vehicle continued to make screeching sound from engine bay; i opened hood…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11739977 (filed 05/26/2026): “While operating my truck under normal driving conditions, the check engine warning light suddenly illuminated without warning. due to concerns about potential vehicle reliability and safety, i immediately brought the vehicle to the dealership for diagnosis and inspection. after evaluating the vehic…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11738160 (filed 05/15/2026): “The contact owns a 2025 ram 2500 tradesman crew cab. the contact stated that the entire instrument panel became blank. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as needing a software update. the update was completed; however, the issue persisted. the software update was complet…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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