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Used Ram 2500: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Ram 2500 from 2010 to 2025, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $19,000 to $56,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2010–2016, 2019–2025. Look harder at or skip 2017–2018.
2019–2025 Ram 2500
A heavy-duty pickup with an upscale interior and strong towing ability.
Years to target: 2019–2025. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $31,500* | Target | Not rated | ~80,000 |
| 2020 | $35,000 | Target | Not rated | ~70,000 |
| 2021 | $38,500 | Target | Not rated | ~60,000 |
| 2022 | $42,500 | Target | Not rated | ~50,000 |
| 2023 | $47,000 | Target | Not rated | ~40,000 |
| 2024 | $51,500 | Target | Not rated | ~30,000 |
| 2025 | $56,500* | Target | Not rated | ~20,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- Diesels cost thousands more and need emissions system care, so the gas V8 often makes more sense unless you tow heavy.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for a Laramie: it adds leather, heated and ventilated front seats and more safety tech over the Big Horn, at a big discount to Limited models.
On the test drive
Many were work trucks. Look underneath for frame and brake-line rust, and check the hitch for heavy towing wear. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2019, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2019, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Tundra 2020–2021 · $38,000–$41,500
- Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD 2020 · $46,000
- Ford F-350 Super Duty 2018, 2020 · $38,000–$46,500
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2010–2018 Ram 2500
A heavy-duty pickup with Hemi gas power and a smoother coil-spring rear suspension on later trucks.
Years to target: 2010–2016. Look harder at or skip: 2017–2018. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $19,000* | Target | Not rated | ~190,000 |
| 2011 | $21,000* | Target | Not rated | ~180,000 |
| 2012 | $23,500 | Target | Not rated | ~165,000 |
| 2013 | $26,000 | Target | Not rated | ~155,000 |
| 2014 | $29,000 | Target | Not rated | ~145,000 |
| 2015 | $32,000 | Target | Not rated | ~135,000 |
| 2016 | $35,500 | Target | Not rated | ~120,000 |
| 2017 | $39,000* | Look harder | Not rated | ~110,000 |
| 2018 | $43,500* | Look harder | Not rated | ~100,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2017: owner complaints spike (693, mostly the brakes).
- 2018: owner complaints spike (2,584, mostly the brakes).
- Solid front axles can develop a steering shimmy known as death wobble, and diesels need emissions system upkeep.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the SLT or Big Horn: they add power windows and locks, cruise control and nicer seats over the Tradesman. Seek the Cummins diesel if you tow heavy.
On the test drive
Many were work trucks. Look underneath for frame and brake-line rust, and check the hitch for heavy towing wear. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Tundra 2015–2017 · $24,000–$29,000
- Toyota Tacoma 2018 · $28,000
- Honda Ridgeline 2020–2022 · $23,500–$29,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.