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Ram 2500 Crew Cab: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2023 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2023 (77/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2023 77 · 2011 74 · 2012 69

Years to approach with caution

2018 31

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202377/100
Buybest year

47 complaints · 0 recalls

202265/100
Caution

171 complaints · 0 recalls

202155/100
Caution

102 complaints · 8 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

202056/100
Caution

161 complaints · 10 recalls

201950/100
Caution

188 complaints · 12 recalls

201831/100
Avoid

2,489 complaints · 10 recalls

201744/100
Caution

670 complaints · 12 recalls

201652/100
Caution

253 complaints · 14 recalls

201557/100
Caution

211 complaints · 15 recalls

201455/100
Caution

340 complaints · 16 recalls

201362/100
Caution

178 complaints · 16 recalls

201269/100
Buy

282 complaints · 5 recalls

201174/100
Buy

297 complaints · 4 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2023?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2023 Ram 2500 Crew Cab’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2023 Ram 2500 Crew Cab head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Ram 2500 Crew Cab as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.