The RAM 2500 is a vehicle built from 2013 to 2026 over 3 generations. Most were assembled in Mexico — 100% of those on record. Between 2013 and 2023 it grew 7 cm longer and gained 209 kg. Worth buying? It holds up well, with the usual caveat about model years at 4.0/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the 2500 is
The RAM 2500 is a vehicle that RAM built from 2013 to 2026 — 14 model years. Our measurements put it at 3 generations, the current one starting in 2020. Its closest siblings in the RAM range: 1500, 3500, Promaster City.
Where the 2500 is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 4,529 2500s on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 3C6, 3C7 | 2013-2021 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a RAM VIN decide which of these 3 lines your 2500 belongs to. What every character in a 2500 VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a RAM 2500 adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
2500 generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the 2500's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the 2500 that gives 3 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 652 cm | 431 cm | 2736 kg | - | - |
| 2014-2017 | 541 cm | 345 cm | 2169 kg | -111 cm | -567 kg |
| 2020-2023 | 659 cm | 429 cm | 2945 kg | +118 cm | +776 kg |
Between 2013 and 2023 the 2500 gained 7 cm in length (+1.1%) and 209 kg in weight (+7.6%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the 2500 that is 209 kg against 7 cm. Full dimensions by year →
RAM 2500 tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment 2500 owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the RAM 2500 have? Power & range
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The 2500 by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the RAM 2500. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | 2500 | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 150 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 4,656 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.0 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Crash safety | ★★★★ NHTSA | Frontal, side, rollover |
| Insurance | $1,480/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 6,114 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the RAM 2500?
The 2500 is a vehicle, built from 2013 to 2026 across 3 generations.
Where is the RAM 2500 made?
Across 4,529 cars in our records the split is: Mexico (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
How many generations does the 2500 have?
3 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2020. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car. Over its life the 2500 grew 7 cm longer and gained 209 kg.
What is the RAM 2500 warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the 2500 reliable?
It scores 4.0/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific 2500?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in RAM
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAM 1500 | 2013–2026 | 196 | 26 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| RAM 3500 | 2012–2026 | 162 | — | 3.5/5 |
| RAM Promaster City | 2015–2026 | 20 | 24 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| RAM 5500 | 2013–2026 | 91 | — | 3.5/5 |
| RAM ProMaster 2500 | 2014–2026 | 4 | — | 4.0/5 |
| RAM 4500 | 2013–2026 | 90 | — | 3.5/5 |