The J.D. Power 100-Point Score is based on hundreds of thousands of independent and unbiased opinions of verified car owners.
79
Out of 100
Quality & Reliability
Average
78/100
Measures the level of defects, malfunctions, and design flaws experienced by vehicle owners. Covers the entire vehicle from engine to infotainment system. A higher rating means fewer problems.
Driving Experience
Average
73/100
Owners' evaluation of the vehicle's design, performance, comfort, functionality, safety, and technology, comprise this rating. Newer and recently-redesigned vehicles tend to score better.
Resale
Great
89/100
J.D. Power's forecast of depreciation (how much of its current value the vehicle will likely lose) over the next three years. Lower depreciation equals a higher rating.
Dealership Experience
Average
77/100
Owners' experience with this brand's dealerships during the purchase and service process make up this rating. Key factors include customer service, dealership facilities, and the quality of work.
Measured owner satisfaction with 2018 Ram Truck 2500 after 90-days of ownership.
Comfort of the 2nd row seats
Forward visibility
Interior storage spaces
Owners Don't Like
The problems experienced by owners of the 2018 Ram Truck 2500 during the first 90-days of ownership.
Smoothness of vehicle's ride
Transmission smoothness
Ease of loading/unloading trunk/hatch
Performance Specs
MPG City
No data
MPG Hwy
No data
Horsepower
350 - 410
Transmission
6 speed, Automatic w/OD
Engine
Regular Unleaded V-8
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Available Trims
2018 Ram Truck 2500 Review
Overview
If you can’t run with the big dogs you’d better stay on the porch. And dogs don’t get any bigger than Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty pickups. They haul and they tow and they do it with all the comfort a big dog deserves. Choose from seven Ram Heavy Duty models starting with the bare-knuckles Tradesman and moving through the luxurious Limited. Gas or diesel legendary engines are the Ram HD rule. The available 6.4-liter Hemi puts out 410 best-in-class gas horsepower and tows a best-in-class 16 320 pounds. Or for 930 best-in-class pound-feet of torque+ go for the 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel. It gives the Ram 3500 HD thirty-thousand pounds of best-in-class fifth-wheel towing. The available class-exclusive RamBox cargo management system adds lighted drainable and secure storage space for tools and toys . Add the available Uconnect infotainment system and turn your cab into a mobile command center . Choose from a variety of colors options and accessories and build a Ram HD that’s all yours. The Ram 2500 and 3500 HD. Get off the porch.
Technology
Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty pickups are more than trucks. They’re mobile command centers. The available Uconnect infotainment system brings Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability SiriusXM satellite radio and more to an 8.4-inch touchscreen display. Use voice command to make calls and stream music with Bluetooth and avoid congestion with available SiriusXM Traffic. Available SiriusXM Guardian turns your mobile phone into a remote control for your Ram 1500. Lock and unlock doors find your car in a parking lot and more. Ram Heavy Duty Pickups. Your jobsite connection.
Safety
Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty pickup trucks want to keep you safe. Each one rides on a 50 000-pound-per-square-inch hydroformed steel frame. Automatic high beams are available to keep oncoming traffic happy and available rain-sensing wipers turn themselves on when drops start hitting the windshield. And Ram’s ParkSense front and rear park assist system is available to make backing into parking spots easier and backing out safer. It uses ultrasonic sensors warn you when something’s in your path. Ram Heavy Duty pickups. Built for the long haul.
Performance
Whether you’re working or playing Ram Heavy Duty pickups get things done. Gas or diesel legendary engines are the Ram HD rule. The available 6.4-liter Hemi puts out 410 best-in-class gas horsepower and tows a best-in-class 16 320 pounds. Or for 930 best-in-class pound-feet of torque go for the 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel. It gives the Ram 3500 HD thirty-thousand pounds of best-in-class fifth-wheel towing. A class-exclusive five-link coil-spring rear suspension gives the 2500 HD impeccable road manners. And class-exclusive auto-levelling rear air suspension is available on all Ram Heavy Duty pickups.