The J.D. Power 100-Point Score is based on hundreds of thousands of independent and unbiased opinions of verified car owners.
82
Out of 100
Quality & Reliability
Great
86/100
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
79/100
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
82/100
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
76/100
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 2021 Dodge 2500 after 90-days of ownership.
The vehicle's ability to conveniently store personal items is rated high
Customers feel the vehicle is easy to safely maneuver in and out of traffic and tight parking spaces
The sound quality of the vehicle's audio system is rated high
Owners Don't Like
The problems experienced by owners of the 2021 Dodge 2500 during the first 90-days of ownership.
The vehicle is less easy to load and unload than some others in the segment
The vehicle's heating and air conditioning do not operate as well as some competitors
Customers give relatively low ratings for getting the vehicle set up just the way they want
Performance Specs
MPG City
No data
MPG Hwy
No data
Horsepower
370 - 410
Transmission
8 speed, Automatic w/OD
Engine
Regular Unleaded V-8
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Available Trims
2021 Dodge 2500 Review
Overview
Tow a bigger boat. Haul a bigger load. Get more done with a Ram 2500 Heavy Duty pickup truck. And with an interior that can only be described as opulent this is capability redefined. Choose from six models starting with the bare-knuckles Tradesman and moving through the luxurious Limited. Gas or diesel legendary engines are the Ram Heavy Duty rule. The standard 6.4-liter Hemi puts out 410 horsepower good enough to haul a 4 010-pound payload. Or go for the 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel. With 850 pound-feet of torque on tap it’ll tow almost 20 000 pounds. The available class-exclusive RamBox Cargo Management System adds lighted drainable and secure storage space for tools and toys. The Uconnect infotainment system makes your cab your mobile command center. The available 12-inch touchscreen is the biggest in its class. Choose from a variety of colors options and MoPar Accessories and build a Ram 2500 that’s all yours. The Ram 2500 Heavy Duty pickup truck. Now you can have the nicest truck on the block.
Technology
The Ram 2500 Heavy Duty pickup truck is more than a truck. It’s your mobile command center. The Uconnect infotainment system brings available Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support SiriusXM satellite radio and more to a touchscreen display. Available navigation gives you turn-by-turn directions on a twelve-inch touchscreen and you can avoid congestion with available SiriusXM Traffic Plus and SiriusXM Travel Link. Available SiriusXM Guardian Connect Services turns your mobile phone into a remote control for your Ram 2500. Lock and unlock doors find your truck in a parking lot and more. The Ram 2500 Heavy Duty pickup truck. Your jobsite connection.
Safety
Your Ram 2500 Heavy Duty pickup truck wants to keep you safe. Available Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking can sense when there’s trouble ahead and can even apply the brakes if you don’t. Available class-exclusive Adaptive Forward Lighting turns your Ram’s headlights into corners and available Rain-Sensing Wipers turn themselves on when the windshield gets wet. And Ram’s available ParkSense Front and Rear Park Assist System uses ultrasonic sensors to make backing into parking spots easier—and backing out safer. The Ram 2500 Heavy Duty pickup truck. Built for the long haul.
Performance
You can do more than you’ve ever done before with a Ram 2500 Heavy Duty pickup truck. Gas or diesel legendary engines are the Ram Heavy Duty rule. The standard 6.4-liter Hemi puts out 410 best-in-class gas horsepower. That’s enough to haul a 4 010-pound payload. The available 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel delivers 850 pound-feet of torque so you can tow almost 20 000 pounds. Getting off the beaten path? You need a Ram 2500 Power Wagon. It’s built to take on the toughest terrain. The Ram 2500 Heavy Duty pickup truck. Get more done.
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J.D. Power Award Winner
Quality Award Winner
Awarded to the brands/models with the fewest problems reported per 100 owners during the first 90 days of ownership